In its heyday, the wood-bodied station wagon (aka “woodie” or “woody”) was something of a status symbol. The body was made of real wood, which meant a lot of handwork was required, which also made them expensive. Chevrolet’s last… more»
Styleline Deluxe
Aug 10, 2024 • For Sale • 18 Comments
58k Mile Survivor: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
After World War II. most of the cars sold were warmed-over pre-war editions. It wasn’t until 1949 that the floodgates opened with all-new products, including those from Chevrolet. Due to pent-up demand, Detroit was still keeping up with production… more»
May 20, 2024 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Rebuilt Tin Woodie! 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe
In the 1940s, the wood-bodied station wagon (aka woodie or woody) was popular. And increasingly expensive to build and maintain. So, after World War II, the genre began disappearing in favor of a full metal body. The last one… more»
Jan 26, 2024 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Tin Woodie Roller: 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Wagon
Back in the day, station wagon bodies were made of a combination of wood and metal. While the wood-bodied wagons were cool to look at, they became increasingly expensive to build and maintain. So, they began to die off… more»