Many station wagon enthusiasts may not know the difference between the Country Sedan and it’s sibling, the Country Squire… the wood paneling. Some like it, some don’t and for those who don’t this might be what their looking for. This Country Sedan found here on eBay is a nice example of a ’72 Ford wagon, without the fabulous woodgrain.
1972 had already marked the end of high compression and high horsepower coming out of the Motor City. But that shouldn’t stop a potential buyer from bragging about having 429 cubic inches of big block engine and a four barrel carb under the hood. Even if this engine doesn’t produce the power of it’s predecessors it would still pack a decent punch.
The seller states that the previous vinyl seats were in poor shape so a tasteful upgrade was added to the interior in the form of plaid seating. New carpet also helps makes bidding more enticing. The pictures show that there are some blemishes on the paint finish and the seller does mention a little bit of rust, but a little repair and a nice recoat of Wimbledon White would do the trick here. The additions of FoMoCo-style wheels with new treads, brake work, and a new exhaust are good for putting this wagon on the road right away.
With room for six you could take the family to a drive in movie, haul your buddies to the drag strip, or just hit the highway for a nice cruise – all without the wood paneling! So, with bidding currently under $5,000 how high could this woodgrain-less example go for?
Gone.
I have to say I liked the seat material. It has that seventies look. I’ve only had one 429 Thunderjet. As I recall, it was rather thirsty.
Hope it gets driven and not just purchased to remove the 429 for another project.
Love these w/o the faux wood paneling.
Nice to take food shopping.Bruce.F.
Looks like no belt on the AC sure sign of blown compressor.
Or worse yet a blown desiccant bag resulting in “ the Black Death “ of the entire system !
Like that plain white paint and those white wheels, if it was a sedan instead of a wagon I’d figure it was souped.
Another of the long chain of Ford wagons that my parents owned to transport their horde of 8 young’uns around the country. Although, by the time that they bought this one, my sister and I were out on our own. It was also their last Ford wagon. Paint was total nondescript medium brown.
Snapped up fast! Nice bones to begin a nice runabout. Those 429’s of 72 and beyond we’re dogs , but with a little tweaking can be awakened. Love the standard rims and dog dishes. Maybe a trim ring addition. Enjoy, new owner. By the price and pace of sale these cars are not given away and obviously sought after.
Man, I’d love to have something like this in the garage…
I had a ’71 LTD 4 door with a 429 2bbl. Not a monster, was a bit thirsty. But, it ran good, was very comfortable, handled well. Really liked it. To this day, I can’t believe I got rid of it! Would really like to have it back. Wish this one was still for sale. I just might have competed.
Where are you going to find a drive in movie theater at? I haven’t seen one in years! I know that they still exist, but where? Lol
Monroe Wisconsin. Grab some Limburger cheese and some Huber Bock to smuggle into the movie!
I will have to remember that because I live pretty darn close! Seriously, lol
Cool! Lets meet up and talk cars! I am near Albany. Take care, Mike.
Something odd about the interior. Factory A/C ’71 and ’72 Ford Galaxie/LTD/wagons had AC vents in the dashboard. This one doesn’t, although there’s a separate picture with the A/C controls clearly labeled.
A/C unit in the engine bay may be an aftermarket unit.
The A/C looks like a factory unit under the hood. Maybe the right part of the dash has been replaced.
Looks like something the IRS would have shown up in to confiscate your tax records.