Calling this a woody is a bit of a misnomer, as the “wood” on this wagon is of the fiberglass variety. But regardless of the manmade panels, this is one heck of a car. Located in Seabrook, New Hampshire, this 1978 Ford LTD Country Squire is ready for new adventures and could be yours for the Buy-It-Now price of $12,900. They also have “Make Offers” selected, so maybe this rig could be had for less. Thank you to Russell Glantz for providing this tip!
Late 1970s cars are finally coming into their own within the car community. Maybe it is because they are the last gasp before the fuel crisis cars, or maybe it is because of the nostalgic generation cycle, but these cars are starting to pop up more and more in the car press and at car shows. It is fascinating to look back at this time and draw parallels to the current car industry. In the 70s, manufacturers decided to shrink cars and engines to counter the oil and energy crises. Now, we are facing a new future with EVs as an answer to environmental issues (yes, I know this is a hot-button topic, but let’s keep it civil!). What will future generations say about this time in automotive history 50 years from now?
Looking over this listing, we can see that this car has lived a good life. According to the seller, this car was originally purchased and used by a church and then purchased by a private collector. According to the listing, this ride has a tick under 54k miles and is outfitted with a 400 cubic inch motor and an automatic transmission. The interior looks spotless and includes new shag carpeting. The seller states that the A/C has been updated and is confident enough in the mechanical condition to state that this land barge could make a cross-country trip. I’m sure it wouldn’t pass a gas station! The only issue seems to be the paint is worn. Please check out the website the seller has linked in the listing to see many extra pictures and videos of this gem.
So, what is your take on the late-70s cars? Are they too garish and oversized, or would you cruise one? This wagon’s wheelbase is 121 inches, placing it next to a 2024 Ford Expedition at 122.5″. That’s a big rig. But the miles of smiles are worth it in this behemoth! Check out this car here on eBay. Thanks again to Russell Glantz for sending this tip in. Keep them coming!
Good choice, Dusty-an excellent “airporter”!
Did see that according to the local Ford dealer that “the regular Expedition models are 210 inches long, while Expedition MAX configurations are 221.9 inches long.”
Wiki has this at 223.1”…
“Gonna need a bigger garage, hon!! Look what I brought home!!! Look at all the room in the back!!”
“That’s great,because that’s where you’ll be sleeping!!” 😳
Thank you for the feedback! Gonna need a bigger garage, for sure!
Man, the good old days. Black/red/wood, sigh.
The wood grain is not fiberglass panels, it’s 3M Di-Noc vinyl.
Maybe it’s the perimeter that’s fiberglass? If I recall correctly from my childhood, the perimeter is raised.
That is correct. A neighbor had one of these in jade, with dark green interior.
Thanks for the info, PL!
It was slightly translucent, so the body color shows through a bit. The tailgate section was reflective on some makes/models.
was on BAT last year
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-ford-country-squire/
So many Di-Noc trees were sacrificed in the 60’s and 70’s to create amazing wagons,totally worth it :P
We had to cut down the Di-Noc trees to get at the Nauga that lived in them so we could cover the seats.
Imma go ahead and bid on this…If I win the bid, it will come home and receive the Griswold conversion kit. Been needing a vacation for quite a while, now. Gonna sleep on it, and check the price of plane tickets/gas/lodging…
days gone by what are going to do with ugly old gas guzzling car crush it
My mom taught me if you can’t say something nice…………..
We need a ‘thumbs down’ for comments like this, but that isn’t PC.
Needs a “WE’RE GOING TO WALLY WORLD” bumper sticker.
This ad looks very familiar….is this a re-list from not too long ago?
I owned one of these when I was 30 years old. It was a low point in my life as I just traded a beautiful BMW 2002 for the wagon while I was going through a divorce at the time. I drove the wheels off the wagon and it eventually expired on a bridge crossing San Francisco Bay. I coasted to a stop as the road flattened out on the far side of the bridge. That was the end of that. Every time I see one of these wagons it reminds me of a bittersweet era in my life. I’m still married to wife number two who will also remember my Ford Woodie back in The Day. Great memories.
Ahh I remember my dad had one …yellow with the dark green fabric interior.
..my wife and I(girl friend at the time)…were pulling out of the local ice cream stand and while looking left…in be known to me…she had set the extra large peanut butter milkshake we were sharing on the dash. I pulled out and it flipped and landed upside down on the front seat dumping it’s entire contents into that dark green fabric.