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 1951 they would have wood attached to steel bodies. The seller’s 1950 edition is one of those latter wagons and they were known as Country Squires rather than Club Wagons. It’s in Orange, Connecticut, and – along with some other classics – is for sale here on Facebook Marketplace for $29,000.
These so-called Woodies were in demand by the wealthy and those catering to them, such as hotels, resorts, country clubs, stables, and the like. Ford was a leader in those wagons for a time and supposedly owned some woodlands to use for sourcing production. As the times changed, so did Ford and the Woodie was transitioned to all-steel bodied wagons with wood-like appliques on the doors and rear quarters after 1951.
The seller’s 1950 edition has appeared for sale before here on Facebook Marketplace, apparently with no luck. At that time, the listing was a little more extensive and we were told that the wood needs refinishing and part of the interior reworked. The wagon is powered by a V8 engine with a 3-speed manual transmission. It also has its spare time mounted on the tailgate. Besides the Ford, three other vehicles are noted for sale, although the photos suggest more inventory is available. The most interesting of that bunch may be the 1927 Chevrolet fire truck that is tucked away indoors. Would you buy this Woodie from the Facebook second round?
Not even CLOSE To a $29,000.00 car.
I feel you, but with today’s inflated market, what used to be a price for a finished car might be a price for this project. I’m thinking it is double what it would have been 2 years ago. I am well aware (and interested to see what they have to say) that plenty of BF followers will weigh in with their opinions.
From what I have seen in the last couple of years, I would say this car is over priced. I have seen several in what appeared this condition in the 20 K range.
Hard to tell what’s there. What is it about A**Crack and the folks who post items for sale there? Always incomplete with poor photos. Sort of a Clist for the elderly ( of whom I am considered one, just so you know).
The steel “shoeboxes” are popular with some…especially with the restomod crowd. Being a purist it doesn’t do much for me. I do like the Washington Blue, I suspect, color though.
Just glad that there’s no prop surfboards being used in the photos.
There’s a LOT to hate about FB Marketplace but then again there’s a lot to hate about eBay and CL. FB Marketplace doesn’t charge fees, less anonymity but they just troll your identity and algorithm you into submission then sell your data to hackers. Pick your poison.
Unless you need transportation, there is no valid reason to participate in this price madness. A friend just had to have a Jaguar XKR and consequently paid $17k for a 14 year old car that in 18 months will be a $7500 unit. Until enough people stop facilitating this bubble there is no reason for it to stop. What are the financial companies using for evaluation? At these prices I’m guessing even I-1 across the board would need 50% down. (that’s 750 score)
This 1950 Woody Country Squire may be overpriced, but it’s a nicer example than that sad pair of 51 Woodies last week with no Woody left. I’m surprised there are still so many still out there and a great find