Vehicle Description
1937 Ford Woody Station Wagon Model 78 with a 239 V8The 1937 Model
were the first Fords to have their headlights mounted in the front
fender. The 37 Fords styling reflected the strong influence of the
Lincoln-Zephyr. The grill with horizontal bars and a center
vertical bar cut a sharp V into the side hood area. As had been the
case for several years, the side hood cooling vents reflected the
grilles general form.This beautiful example was cosmetically
restored in the early 90s and was in a museum collection until
recently. Originally station wagons were referred to as DEPOT
HACKS. They were designed to transport guests and their luggage
from the train stations to hotels and resorts. Interestingly, the
Ford Woody became the favorite vehicle for the iconic California
surfers in the 1960s. The 37 Ford Woody was reproduced as a Hot
Wheels in the Ultra Hot Wheels series, no doubt influenced by the
popularity with the surfers.When the wood station wagon first came
to the market, coach building firms such as Mussay and Baker
Pauling took delivery of a complete chassis, then shaped the wood
bodywork before returning it to the manufacturer for final assembly
and shipping. Henry Ford believed so strongly in the use of wood in
automobile production that he purchased forest acreage to supply
his companys needs. The Iron Mountain Sawmill facility became
responsible for most of Fords station wagon wood and other wood
used in the construction of Ford bodies.It is reported that some
9,304 Woodies were built in 1937 and sold for $756. This vehicle
carries serial number 18-3324795. The exact number of survivors is
unknown, but it is thought that 20-25 units still exist.
