Pontiac did the unthinkable. They took a family-friendly station wagon and crammed a big, brawny V8 under the hood. It wasn’t ...

The origin of the station wagon can be traced back to the Model T Depot Hack, which was so named for its intended purpose of ferrying passengers and their luggage to and from train depots.

For a tiny yet vocal set of auto enthusiasts, it's hip to be square. But car makers have largely moved on.