Station wagons to be celebrated, displayed this week
Classic versions boasted a length of more than 15 feet, wood-grain sides, a tow hitch for a camper, a big V-8 engine, and seating for a family of eight.
This week, a global club based in Butler County will celebrate that behemoth of the 1970s American highway and stalwart of Beach Boys surfing tunes — the station wagon.
Chuck Snyder, of Penn Township, is the last surviving charter member of the International Station Wagon Club, which is based in his home.
Snyder said station wagons of all makes and years will invade Butler during the 20th annual Club Meet to be held Tuesday through Saturday.
The culmination of the week will be a car show from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Butler, where station wagons owned by club members will mix with those owned by locals.
Those who bring a “wagon” to show will pay $10, but viewing the vehicles is free. Snyder expects about 50 wagons to be displayed.
