tailgate was introduced as an option on two-row models and standard equipment on three-row. The listed retail price for the 1968 nine-passenger Sport Wagon with Custom trim package was US$3,869 ($ in dollars ). Engine choices offered the standard Chevrolet Straight-six engine, and included the Buick V8 shared with the Skylark line and a Buick V8 "big block" also available from the GS series. 1970–1971 Series 43400 In 1970, the mid-sized Buick models were redesigned. From 1970 to 1971, the Sport Wagon became a deluxe trim version of the similar, less expensive Buick Skylark wagon and was the junior wagon to the full-sized Buick Estate Wagon while the Buick Special, including the station wagon, was discontinued. The distinctive skylights were not offered beginning in 1970 and the Sport Wagons were now built on the wheelbase shared with four-door sedans. The skylight was still available on the Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser until 1972. The engine choices remained the standard Chevrolet Straight-six engine, or the Buick V8 shared with the Skylark line. 1978–1980 While no longer a standalone model, a Sport Wagon package was available on the Century wagon from 1978 until 1980. It included different exterior trim like a different grille with body color inserts, special paint treatment, sport wheels and sport suspension. Production Station wagons were manufactured as both Buick Special and Buick Special Deluxe separately using the Sport Wagon platform but were not identified or counted as Sport Wagons in production totals and Sport Wagons were manufactured without the second row skylight feature beginning in 1970. References Inline General External links Sport Wagon Station wagons Cars introduced in 1964