---
title: "This 1978 Ford LTD Country Squire Is Peak Station Wagon, and It’s for Sale"
description: "Just make sure you like green. A lot."
date: "2020-03-21"
modified: "2020-03-21"
authors:
  - name: "Chris Teague"
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url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/32609/this-1978-ford-ltd-country-squire-is-peak-station-wagon-and-its-for-sale"
categories:
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  - "For Sale"
  - "Ford News"
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tags:
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  - "Wagon"
---

# This 1978 Ford LTD Country Squire Is Peak Station Wagon, and It’s for Sale

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The station wagon is a [relatively rare sight on dealers' lots these days](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/29035/heres-every-wagon-that-you-can-still-buy-new-in-the-united-states>), but there was a time—pre-SUV—where they were the go-to vehicle for anyone needing to move a family and all the junk that comes with it. The 1978 Ford LTD Country Squire wagon came at the pinnacle of that golden era, and now a glorious example can be yours via [Bring a Trailer](<https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-ford-county-squire/>), where it's currently sitting pretty at a staggering $19,000.

Before the fuel crisis all but killed large cars in America, the [streets were crawling](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/31902/our-ford-mustang-problem-is-continuing-in-2020-and-now-its-killed-a-poor-dog>) with land-yachts like the Country Squire. This one is about as close to its original glory as it gets, with only 5,000 miles on the clock and near-spotless bodywork. The interior is not only clean, it’s covered in what is probably miles of Jade Duraweave, which is a carpet material commonly used in marine applications. True to cars of the time, *everything* in the interior is green, including the headliner, steering wheel, and dash. Only a few wood accents step in to break up the monochromatic interior.

![message-editor%2F1584384935598-1978\_ford\_county\_squire\_1583237683f98764da1978\_ford\_county\_squire\_158323768208495d565e2bafbcbc-50d2-4a58-b2fe-36b96c271352-2tfqmz.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1584384935598-1978_ford_county_squire_1583237683f98764da1978_ford_county_squire_158323768208495d565e2bafbcbc-50d2-4a58-b2fe-36b96c271352-2tfqmz.jpg>)
*Bring a Trailer*

![message-editor%2F1584384988998-1978\_ford\_county\_squire\_1583237738f66e7dff9f98764da1978\_ford\_county\_squire\_1583237737f66e7dff9f98764dad7d75ee1-85c0-4c1e-a4b3-46199335b7e0-pumrc1-620x413.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1584384988998-1978_ford_county_squire_1583237738f66e7dff9f98764da1978_ford_county_squire_1583237737f66e7dff9f98764dad7d75ee1-85c0-4c1e-a4b3-46199335b7e0-pumrc1-620x413.jpg>)
*Bring a Trailer*

![message-editor%2F1584384996195-1978\_ford\_county\_squire\_1583865403798a42a7c1978\_ford\_county\_squire\_1583237481d565ef66e7dff9f02cdcf96-72f8-4017-a567-011fcc0e5972-anmzhr-620x413.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1584384996195-1978_ford_county_squire_1583865403798a42a7c1978_ford_county_squire_1583237481d565ef66e7dff9f02cdcf96-72f8-4017-a567-011fcc0e5972-anmzhr-620x413.jpg>)
*Bring a Trailer*

![message-editor%2F1584385001571-1978\_ford\_county\_squire\_15832377248764da1978\_ford\_county\_squire\_1583237723e7dff9f98764da6151b455-4688-4017-9164-569a39cd66a7-zqrttg-620x413.jpg](<https://www.thedrive.com/wp-content/uploads/content-b/message-editor/1584385001571-1978_ford_county_squire_15832377248764da1978_ford_county_squire_1583237723e7dff9f98764da6151b455-4688-4017-9164-569a39cd66a7-zqrttg-620x413.jpg>)
*Bring a Trailer*

Heck, it’s even got third-row seating via two fold-down jump seats in the cargo area and gobs of legroom thanks to its 121-inch-long wheelbase and nearly 19-foot overall length. Forty years before Ram introduced its Multifunction tailgate and GM arrived with its MultiPro variant, [Ford](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/31525/this-crumpled-ford-f-150-pickup-shows-why-you-should-never-overload-your-truck>) was busy killing the wagon game with its Magic Doorgate that could drop open like a tailgate or fold out to one side with the glass up or down.

Under the hood, there’s a 351 (5.8-liter) V8 paired with a three-speed Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission. The factory steel wheels have aluminum hubcaps and come with Cooper Trendsetter tires, though their 2013-2014 date codes may mean a tire replacement will be due before the car is driven considerably.

If you’ve got the itch for a proper wagon and you have the room to park it, this is a serious gem.

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## Author
After working in the technology and software industry for several years, Chris Teague began writing as a way to help people outside of that world understand the sometimes very technical work that goes on behind the scenes. With a lifelong love of all things automotive, he turned his attention to writing new vehicle reviews, detailing industry trends, and breaking news. Along the way, he earned an MBA with a focus on data analysis that has helped him gain a strong understanding of why the auto industry’s biggest companies make the decisions they do.

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