Full disclosure: I’m an unapologetic purist and cringe a little when I see Chevrolet power in a Ford vehicle. Having said that, this woody may have changed my mind (at least a little bit). Admittedly, the LS series of Chevy engines are amazing performers and have proven their worth over the past two decades. This 1946 Ford Woody Wagon has LS power and features a ton of modern touches. Found here on eBay with an asking price of $46,900, the car is being offered by Worldwide Vintage Autos. Check out more of this amazing cruiser below!
This car is said to be a genuine 1946 Woody Wagon and has been in California since new! The paint is original and has been clear coated to protect it. Amazingly the wood is said to be original and all of the chrome and bright work is “present and in good condition.” The rear windows also include vintage surf stickers and roof rack to complete the look.
As mentioned above, the engine is a fuel injected 6.2 liter LS3 that is bolted to an automatic transmission. According to chevrolet.com, the LS3 features 10.7:1 compression and is rated at 430 horsepower with 425 lb./ft. of torque. That should be more than enough to motivate this wagon. It also features power disc brakes and power steering, which round out a great modern drivetrain.
The interior has been reupholstered but retains the original style seat coverings on the bench seats. The dash is said to be original and feature the original gauges. The ad doesn’t say if the old gauges have been calibrated to function properly with the new drivetrain, but it does say there is an aftermarket tachometer along with a separate gauge cluster under the dash.
Overall, this is a really cool car! It should be reliable and will take you anywhere you want to go. Whether cruising to the beach or on a cross-country trip, it looks like a blast. Where would you drive this car first?
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