Whether I’m shopping for furniture or a new floor, finding functional or decorative items still made of real wood seems to be a rarity nowadays. Even in the heyday of the woodsy-trimmed station wagons from the sixties and seventies, most of the components that resembled wood were nothing more than just decals, although they effectively provided the appearance that many buyers were looking for during that period. However, if you go further back in time, many auto companies actually used real trees to craft some of a car’s components, such as this 1928 Chevrolet Woody Wagon. Barn Finds reader BCB42 recently spotted this one here on Facebook Marketplace in Arlington, Texas, and we’d like to thank them for sending in the tip! Although some TLC will be required here, the asking price of $6,500 seems fairly reasonable.
The seller calls this one a barn find, but the surroundings almost resemble a warehouse or very large garage. This Chevrolet is said to have been stored for eight years, and it’s part of a collection for sale that features over 20 older vehicles. This wagon is described as an absolute stunner, and it would be even more beautiful with a proper restoration. The exterior wood is said to be good, straight, and clean, although the seller suspects it may be a newer wood kit, with the hinges and latches also stated as non-original. The metal is noted to be in good condition, and is said to wear newer black paint.
Although the dash appears correct, the owner believes some of the interior may be from an older bus, with the Thomas logo on the back seat being a good indication that he’s probably right. At least half of the steering wheel rim is broken, so this will certainly need to be addressed, but the glass is reported to be perfect. The running boards are also given a clean bill of health, and additionally, the wire rims are claimed to be in nice shape.
Unfortunately, the engine isn’t currently running, and there’s no word on when it was last operational. I love the split hood here, as it’s a great reminder of simpler times when parts were so easily accessible. This seems like a worthwhile restoration candidate for those who enjoy truly vintage automobiles, and I hope someone will take an interest in this 1928 Chevrolet Woody Wagon and get it back on the road soon. Is this a pre-war Chevy you’d consider taking on as a project?
Here’s a car that if someone did an LS swap, it would blow its own doors off.
Terry…….. That was really funny!!! Thanks for the laugh.
notice bubbling on left side of winshield glass, good thing is it appears to be laminated “safety plate” glass, bad thing if is bubbling the glass isn’t perfect. And for power—well it’s a 4 cylinder, 1928 Chevret brag was “a six for the price of a four”. Guess not every Chev buyer ft the need for “more power”. These cars should be preserved as examples of how things progressively change. Nice example.
Look like Model A wheels to me. I thought they had solid disc and wood spoke wheels in 28/29