By the 1980s, Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon would have a very long name: Ford LTD Crown Victoria Country Squire. The wagon had miles and miles of fake woodgrain paneling on the doors, fenders, and just about everywhere else. Which… more»
Country Squire
Jun 30, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
No Reserve: 1963 Ford Country Squire
When an enthusiast considers a classic purchase, vehicles from some locations offer greater potential than others. Take this 1963 Ford Country Squire. It is a blue-plate classic that has spent its life in sunny California. Therefore, discovering it is… more»
Jun 13, 2022 • For Sale • 6 Comments
“Woodie” Project: 1966 Ford Country Squire
For five decades, the Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon. It began in the closing days of the wood-bodied wagons of the early 1950s and stayed around into the 1990s when the woodgrain was just a fake applique…. more»
May 31, 2022 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Unrestored 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Squire Wagon
With classic station wagons growing in popularity, solid project candidates will always attract plenty of attention. For those enthusiasts not in a position to tackle a project build, vehicles like this 1964 Ford Galaxie Country Squire are worth a… more»
May 3, 2022 • For Sale • 44 Comments
13k Original Miles: 1974 Ford LTD Country Squire
We’ve recently seen a few great classic station wagons cross our desks at Barn Finds, but this 1974 Ford Country Squire could be extraordinary if the seller’s claims pass scrutiny. There’s no denying that it presents exceptionally well for… more»
May 2, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Highly Optioned: 1959 Ford Country Squire
While certain vehicles have been strong performers in the classic market for decades, the humble station wagon only genuinely “grew legs” when manufacturers decided to ax them from their model lines. That has seen the desirability of those vehicles… more»
Apr 14, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Spotless 1991 Ford LTD Country Squire
Let’s be honest; the full-sized station wagon is undoubtedly dead. Minivans and SUVs sounded their death knell, and there’s no evidence that manufacturers are considering reintroducing them any time soon. That’s a shame because they offered buyers unrivaled versatility… more»
Apr 9, 2022 • Auctions • 13 Comments
390 V8 Project: 1966 Ford Country Squire
From 1950 to 1991, the Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon. In its earliest years, the Squire was a true “Woodie” but those wood panels were soon replaced by facsimile components. From its middle years forward, it was… more»
Apr 1, 2022 • For Sale • 4 Comments
No Termites! 1951 Ford “Woodie” V8
You don’t see many of them anymore, but before and after World War II, wood-bodied station wagons were somewhat popular. They were attractive to affluent Americans and you would often find them in service at hotels, lodges, country clubs,… more»
Mar 23, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Woodie Wagon! 1950 Ford Custom Deluxe
Wood-bodied station wagons were often called “Woodies” and were popular in affluent American communities. So, you would often find them at hotels, lodges, country clubs, and national parks. But they were expensive to build and not big moneymakers for… more»
Mar 1, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
New Wood Woodie! 1950 Ford Country Squire
Ford introduced its first all-new post-war automobiles in 1949 and wood-bodied station wagons were still in the mix. But the amount of wood deployed was reduced and would be replaced 100% by wood paneling in 1952. For 1950, these… more»
Feb 17, 2022 • For Sale • 16 Comments
High Performance 390: 1964 Ford Country Squire Wagon
It can be too easy to throw the term “total package” at any classic car, but that could be appropriate for this 1964 Ford Country Squire. Not only does it present beautifully following a total restoration, but the V8… more»
Feb 16, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Original 429: 1970 Ford LTD Country Squire
Ah, the humble station wagon. Once the preserve of the average family, they have morphed into one of the “must-have” vehicles in the current classic market. Good examples can generate plenty of interest when they hit the market, as… more»
Feb 10, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
390-Powered Wagon: 1963 Ford Country Squire
With classic station wagons continuing to gain traction in the market, it is never a surprise to find one where the bidding is spirited when it is listed for sale. Such is the case with this 1963 Ford Country… more»
Dec 17, 2021 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Woodie Wagon: 1950 Ford Country Squire
Wood-bodied station wagons were popular with the wealthy in the 1940s. But by the next decade, they had become too expensive to produce given their sales volumes. Ford built the last of its true “woodies” in 1948, but through… more»
Dec 15, 2021 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Pair Of 1951 Ford Woody Station Wagons
Wood-bodied station wagons were quite the thing with the wealthy back in the 1930s and 1940s. But they were expensive to produce, and the wood added 200-300 pounds to each vehicle. In the case of Ford, the last true… more»
