I spotted this Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon near Easton’s Beach in Newport, Rhode Island loaded with surfboards and wetsuits and other beach stuff inside.

I wouldn’t recommend trying this with one of those flimsy, diminutive newer wagons because the roof might collapse.

These Roadmasters look right at home at the beach, since these “woody” wagons have been hauling beach and surf gear for generations.

Automakers really don’t produce the Estate Wagons and Country Squires any longer, but I have seen a few Jeep Liberty models with the Wagoneer option.

see also:  http://dennishouse.wordpress.com/2009/03/21/yes-i-really-drive-a-buick/

http://dennishouse.wordpress.com/2010/06/23/scot-haneys-one-shining-moment/

http://dennishouse.wordpress.com/2010/07/02/nothing-like-that-new-car-smell/