For smart versatility:
The 1953 Mercury Monterey 8-passenger Station Wagon

If you want a car that does everything with ease, this Monterey Station Wagon is for you. It has comfort, style - all the features of a sedan, plus the capacity to haul large loads. For pleasure - you can carry eight passengers with ample roof, or for utility - you can haul up to half a ton. For any and all purposes, this versatile beauty can't be beat. The all steel mahogany-grained side panels are framed in enduring maple or birch. The interiors are upholstered in two-tone vinyl and woven plastic materials. 


