In recent years, the station wagon market has been turning out some of the coolest vehicles around. While wagons aren't as regularly seen as they once were and have been overtaken in sales and popularity by SUVs, the sporty, luxury, sleeper-esque models from the likes of BMW, Audi, Porsche, and Volvo still make a very strong case for them.A new Audi A6 allroad has a starting price of over $70,000, and yes, it is awesome, but it wouldn't be anything without lessons from the legendary station wagons of yesteryear. These 10 iconic wagons will always be loved by enthusiasts and are the cream of the crop when it comes to undercover performance, practicality, and versatility. 1981–1987 AMC Eagle Wagon Off-Road Wagon That Predicted The Crossover Bring A TrailerThe AMC Eagle Wagon will always be a cool wagon because it helped to lay the foundations for one of the most popular segments on the market today: the crossover. However, unlike a lot of modern crossovers, it can also hit the rough stuff.Built on the AMC Concord platform, the Eagle Wagon gets Quadra-Trac permanent four-wheel drive; some models get a shift-on-the-fly transfer case; a 3-inch suspension lift is included, and you get up to 57 cubic feet of storage space in the back.Bring A Trailer There are three main engine choices: a 112-horsepower naturally aspirated inline-four, a 2.5-liter "Iron Duke" inline-four (the standard fit for 1981 models), and the most iconic choice, a 4.2-liter AMC inline-six good for 114 horsepower and 210 pound-feet of torque. With this engine fitted, you can also tow up to 3,500 pounds.Today, Classic.com says that the most expensive example sold in the last few years was a 1984 model with just 3,000 miles on the clock, which went under the hammer for $41,250. The cheapest model sold lately was a 1983 model with 200,000 miles on the clock, so if you have time for a project, it can be a cheap way into classic car ownership. 1994–1995 Audi RS2 Avant Porsche-Built Super Wagon That Started It All Bring A Trailer As one of the most iconic station wagons ever and the most legendary Audi station wagon, the Audi RS2 Avant can be credited with the exceptional performance wagons we have today. As a joint effort by Audi and Porsche, the RS2 Avant was built at Porsche's Zuffenhausen factory and gets the mirrors from a 993 911, 17-inch Porsche Cup alloys from the 964 Carrera, and high-performance brakes.Under the hood is a 2.2-liter turbocharged inline-five good for 311 horsepower and 302 pound-feet of torque. The only transmission is a six-speed manual; you get Quattro AWD as standard, and 0–60 mph times have been clocked at 4.8 seconds.Bring A Trailer As arguably the world's first super wagon, the RS2 Avant was built for a very short period between '94 and '95. Today, average auction prices are high at $57,458, and they are very rare. Only seven have been sold in the last five years.Despite its very obvious performance breeding and Porsche DNA, the RS2 Avant also strikes a good balance for everyday use. It gets 42.4 cubic feet of storage space and has seating for up to five people, with a rear 60:40 split-folding rear bench. It is the full package. 1996–1997 Volvo 850 R The Brick That Takes On Sports Cars Bring A Trailer There is a lot of talk about sleeper wagons in the modern market, but this Volvo station wagon set the scene for them all. There is just one engine option: a 2.3-liter turbocharged inline-five that shifts out up to 250 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque.Power is sent through either a four-speed auto box or a heavy-duty five-speed manual, which also gets a limited-slip differential (though you'll be hard-pushed to find one today, as they were only originally available in Europe and Canada). The 850 R has a top speed of 155 mph and can hit 60 mph in between 6.5 and 7 seconds. While it is not as fast as performance wagons today, this is a true sleeper model that you wouldn't expect to shift nearly as quickly as it does.Bring A Trailer On the face of things, the 850 R looks like your average boxy Volvo wagon, but it actually has a few hidden sporty additions, including 17-inch alloys, a low front bumper with integrated fog lights, and a roof-mounted spoiler.Inside, you also get bolstered sport seats, wood and leather trim, a two-tone leather-wrapped steering wheel, contrast stitching, air conditioning, and stainless steel kick plates. It also has a maximum cargo capacity of 67 cubic feet and a maximum payload of 1,098 pounds, making it the ideal blend of sporty and practical. 2002–2005 Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Sportwagon Italian Design In A Family Hauler Alfa RomeoAlfa Romeo doesn't usually get kudos for wagons, but the 2002–2005 Alfa Romeo 156 GTA Sportwagon is an exception. It is Italian flair, undercover spirit, and usability all in one package. Only circa 1,600 were ever built, and it wasn't originally available in the U.S.However, now that the early model years are approaching 25 years old, you'll be able to import them (if you can find them for sale) under the 25-year import rule.Alfa Romeo Under the hood is a 3.2-liter Busso V6 that kicks out 250 horsepower at 2,600 rpm; you get Brembo brakes, direct steering with a 1.7 lock-to-lock setup, and an option between a six-speed manual or a six-speed Selespeed automatic with paddle shifters.Rest-to-60 times have been recorded in 6.1 to 6.3 seconds; you can hold up to 41.7 cubic feet of stuff in the back; heavily-bolstered sport seats keep you in place at speed; a dash with alloy-trimmed gauges and magnesium trim gives it an athletic edge, and bespoke drilled pedals sit at your feet. 2002–2004 Audi RS 6 Avant Twin-Turbo V8 Power In Disguise Bring A Trailer While the V8 is mostly missing from the modern auto market, Audi station wagons like the '02–'04 RS 6 Avant are still available with them. And boy, are they worth getting. Under the hood is a Cosworth-tuned 4.2-liter twin-turbocharged V8 that kicks out 444 horsepower at 5,700 – 6,400 rpm and 413 pound-feet of torque at 1,950 – 5,600 rpm.Power is sent exclusively through a five-speed ZF Tiptronic auto box and Quattro AWD. This translates to 0–60 mph times of 4.7 seconds and a limited top speed of 155 mph. To put that into perspective, a 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera base trim hits 60 mph in around 5 to 5.5 seconds.Bring A Trailer It's not just straight-line speed, though; the RS 6 Avant is also equipped with Dynamic Ride Control with diagonally opposite shocks to keep things stable in corners, massive performance brakes, stiff springs, and an independent double-wishbone rear suspension rig.The 2002–2004 RS 6 Avant is a very sought-after classic wagon, and they rarely come up for sale. Classic.com says that only three have been sold in the last five years, and at the time of writing, there are none for sale. The average auction price is relatively low considering its prowess, at $12,104, while the highest price fetched for one at recent auctions is just over $19,600. 2006–2008 Dodge SRT8 Magnum America's Muscle Wagon Dodge Part muscle car, part station wagon, the short run of the Dodge SRT8 Magnum proves you can have your cake and eat it. Under the hood sits a naturally aspirated 6.1-liter HEMI V8 that kicks out 425 horsepower and winds out 420 pound-feet of torque.Despite tipping the scales at between 4,193 and 4,379 pounds, the SRT8 Magnum can still get to 60 mph in as little as 5.1 seconds and rinses the quarter mile in 13.1 seconds. You get a rear-wheel drive configuration, a five-speed automatic transmission with AutoStick, the best engine configuration on the market, 20-inch forged aluminum wheels, and ventilated Brembo brakes.Bring A Trailer In short, it is a beast wrapped in a family-friendly (-ish) package. Because of its short production run, it is relatively hard to find for sale today, with only 19 recorded sales in the last five years.However, despite its immense speed, muscle-car setup, 71.6 cubic-foot cargo capacity, 41.8 inches of front room, and 40.2 inches of rear legroom, average auction prices are only just shy of $20,000. 2007–2010 BMW M5 Touring V10 Hidden In A Wagon Body BMW MBMW's M Division has produced some exceptionally potent and rare models in its time, but believe it or not, the 2007–2010 BMW M5 Touring wagon is one of the rarest. It was only sold as a wagon in Europe and a sedan in the U.S. There were only 1,025 wagon models ever made, and because of its age, we can't import them until at least 2032.If we thought the V8 was rare today, it doesn't touch the rarity of the V10, and this iconic BMW wagon has one. It is equipped with a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated S85 V10 good for 507 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque, with power sent through a seven-speed SMG.BMW M That translates to 0–60 mph times of 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph as standard and 190 mph with the originally available M Driver's Package fitted.As we have found with the 2026 BMW M5 Touring, sportiness doesn't mean sacrificing practicality. This rare M5 Touring model line has a maximum cargo capacity of 57.2 cubic feet, a maximum payload of 1,268 pounds, and a maximum brake towing capacity of 3,968 pounds. 2010–2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon Proof That Practicality Can Be Fun Bring A Trailer The 2010–2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon is another iconic super wagon that is loved but hard to find. You get the luxuriousness of the German marque blended with the athletic prowess of AMG and the usefulness of a wagon. Less than 1,000 models were ever imported into the U.S., so they are rare; the highest auction price of $71,000 testifies to that.What is interesting about the E63 AMG Wagon is that the 2010–2013 model line is available with two engine options: a naturally aspirated M156 V8 for model years 2010 and 2011, and a turbocharged M157 V8 for model years 2012 and 2013. These engine specs are as follows.Bring A TrailerThe quickest flavor you can buy is the twin-turbo model with the AMG Performance Package added, which can hit 60 mph in as little as 3.9 seconds and tops out at 186 mph. Rear-wheel drive is standard fare, as 4MATIC AWD wasn't available for the AMG E63 Wagon until 2014; AMG Adaptive Sport Suspension with rear air leveling and electronically controlled damping sits underneath, and a speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering rig provides quick handling.Inside, you get a total interior volume of 136 cubic feet, 57.4 cubic feet of cargo space, bolstered sports seats, perforated leather trim, a four-spoke AMG performance steering wheel, an AMG DRIVE UNIT center console, the COMAND infotainment system, and a Harman Kardon Logic7 surround sound audio rig. 2010–2014 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Manual Supercharged Wagon Nobody Saw Coming Bring A Trailer Built alongside the Cadillac CTS-V sedan, the 2010–2014 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon takes the same high-performance underpinnings, styling, and brute force as its sedan brethren but adds more space inside and a unique-looking build.You get the beefy front end, in-your-face mesh grille, sculpted fenders, 19-inch alloys, lower front air splitter, and integrated roof spoiler, so it looks relatively aggressive from the start. However, what most wouldn't expect is the monstrous engine under the hood: a supercharged V8.Bring A Trailer This beast of a sleeper wagon is equipped with a 6.2-liter supercharged LSA V8 mated to a six-speed Tremec manual box as standard, or a six-speed automatic box with paddle shifters. Output is 556 horsepower and 551 pound-feet of torque, which translates to a 0–60 mph time of 4 seconds. A 2014 Corvette without the Z51 Performance Package can reach 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, so it is rapid for its size and build.Brembo brakes handle stopping power; you get Magnetic Ride Control to shore up handling, and Recaro sport seats keep you in the right place in fast corners. Today, you can pick up an automatic-transmission model for the average auction price of $50,597, and a manual-transmission model for the average auction price of $63,241. 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake S Elegant British Wagon That Deserves More Attention Bring A Trailer Owners who left a review on Kelley Blue Book rate the 2018 Jaguar XF Sportbrake S 4.8 out of 5, and 100% of these owners would recommend buying one. What you get here is classy British design blended with a potent V6 under the hood, oodles of space, and a relatively rare build.The 2018 model year wasn't the only year of the Sportbrake S (it ran between 2018 and 2020 in the U.S.), but it is the only year with a supercharged V6 under the hood. Jaguar dropped the V6 in 2019 and discontinued the whole line after 2020. Specs are as follows.Bring A Trailer 0–60 mph times are respectable at 5.3 seconds, and top speeds have been recorded at 155 mph. While it may not be as fast or potent as some of the irresistible Audi station wagons on the market or as cool as the undercover Volvo station wagons, the XF Sportbrake S represents Jaguar before some of their more recent woes, and shows us what they are really capable of.It gets all-wheel drive as standard; a luxe cabin is standard fare, and it has a maximum cargo capacity of 69.7 cubic feet. Only circa 100 2018 Sportbrake S models were ever imported into the U.S., so they are exceptionally rare today. Classic.com says that the highest recent auction price for one was $44,000, while only ten have successfully sold at auction in recent years.Sources: Classic.com, Bring A Trailer, and Kelley Blue Book.