The time has come to sell the weirdest car in my fleet, my 1986 Nissan Stanza Wagon. Let’s go back in time 35 years and find out what makes this strange, obscure econobox so distinctive. Known as the Multi in Canada, and the Prairie everywhere else, this box on wheels first came to the US in ’86. For its time it was actually quite innovative—a unique mash-up of a van, station wagon, and compact utility vehicle.
Economy vehicles from the ’80s didn’t see much love, and it’s a rarity my Stanza never got sent to the junkyard. With just 50k miles on the clock, it could very well be the lowest mileage Stanza Wagon in existence. Even so, there isn’t exactly a huge collector market for these awkward little boxes. I just hope it goes to someone that truly appreciates these old practical cars that are all but gone from roads today. Come join me to learn more about this quirky vehicle!
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Really enjoyed your restored Nissan 1986 stands tall rider wagon… I had one back in 1988 purchased it from a dealer rained, it had the that person issmell of cat piss in it… Took it back to the dealer they replaced the seat… Next time they replaced the carpeting next time they replaced the front seat. Next time they replacedthe front carpeting. I finally found a piece of paper with the name of the original owner on it, and I called him up in Pennsylvania and asked him if he ever had a problem with the smell in the car… He said not until the cat got stuck in there for a week and he peed all over the thing… So arrmed with that information I went back to the dealer and they replaced the whole inside of the car… I love that car though I wish I still had it but thanks for the trip down memory Lane