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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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Woodie Daily Driver: 1957 Ford Country Squire
For more than 40 years, the Country Squire was Ford’s top-of-the-line station wagon. It was ushered in to replace the wood-bodied wagons of pre-1950 (aka “Woodies”) with steel-bodied ones that were less expensive to produce. The Country Squire was… more»
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Easy Project: 1955 Ford Country Squire Station Wagon
Classics like this 1955 Ford Country Squire Wagon will always ignite a spirited debate amongst our readers. Some will argue that it is a prime candidate for a restoration project, while others will believe that it should remain untouched… more»
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390 V8 Project: 1965 Ford Country Squire
Full-size Fords were all-new for 1965 and immediately identifiable for their stacked headlights rather than side-by-side peepers of the prior year. Ford offered three station wagons from the Galaxie/LTD line-up: Ranch, Country Sedan, and Country Squire. The seller says… more»
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5k Genuine Miles? 1978 Ford Country Squire Wagon
With Summer fast approaching, the temptation is there to load the family aboard a classic station wagon and attempt a cross-country journey à la, Clark Griswold, in National Lampoon’s Vacation. The inimitable Mr. Griswold tackled his “horror-day” in the… more»
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Big Block Wagon: 1965 Ford Country Squire
Station wagons are becoming a popular choice amongst enthusiasts searching for a practical classic to park in their garage. While they generally aren’t the lightest vehicles on the planet, they can offer respectable performance when equipped with a big… more»
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390 V8 Survivor: 1967 Ford Country Squire
Ford’s Country Squire would be their top-of-the-line station wagon for more than 40 years. As the auto maker’s premium people mover, the Squire was adorned with external woodgrain trim (real at first, simulated later) from 1950 through 1991. It… more»
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Rust-Free Survivor: 1973 Ford Country Squire
While there might be evidence of surface corrosion in a few spots around this 1973 Country Squire, it is a classic wagon that has remained rust-free. It could use some light restoration work, but none of this work would… more»
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Mint Survivor: 1974 Ford LTD Country Squire
When you choose to embark upon the journey of buying a classic car, there are two paths that you might choose to follow. The first is to find a vehicle that needs some work, and then be prepared to… more»
