Vehicle Description
This 1949 Ford Woody Wagon is everything you love about classics in
one vehicle. It has the iconic '49 Ford styling, classic wood
sides, and cool Flathead V8 under the hood. So the desirability of
this one goes beyond just its extreme rarity.
The bullet-nose of the new-for-1949 Fords is now a thing of legend.
So to have one look this good tells you there was a serious
investment in care and restoration. Plus, everything from the big
chrome bumpers to the delicate hood ornament shine like a mirror.
We all love the woody wagons, and when they're all dressed in gloss
black like this there just seems to be a great air of
sophistication, and that's exactly what this premium restoration
was aiming for. Cars like this were reserved for the well-heeled
customers and luxury hotels. In fact, it was the most expensive car
on Ford's books in '49, which is why they are also rare. Less than
1 out of every 35 Fords produced that year was a two-door station
wagon. This one still reflects its high society upbringing quite
nicely today with premium features like the full whitewall tires,
dual spotlights, artful luggage rack, and rear-mounted spare that
looks a bit like a Continental kit.
The original idea of a station wagon was to ferry hotel passengers
to and from the train station, and so this one still has plenty of
space to carry everyone thanks to three rows of seating. Just like
the exterior, the tan on the seats and the brown carpeting appear
quite correct. But once again, it's the lumber that steals the
show. The one-piece side panels are held in by the correct bright
stainless bolts, and all this wood makes the interior feel like a
log cabin. While this one has a true old-world atmosphere, when you
sit behind the wheel there is a different kind of vintage feeling.
Style was becoming a priority again in post-war America, and so
Ford built a fashionable dashboard that's a perfect piece of art
deco. And it has everything you want on display form the
original-style AM radio to the Magic Air heater box for a true
1940s feeling.
The 239 cubic-inch flathead V8 looks great in the engine bay with
the big red bock radiating from the dark black fenders. In this
neat little woody it provides a wonderful punch and a great
soundtrack. The engine bay is nicely detailed with the correct
oil-bath air cleaner, and the radiator hoses are proper
reproductions that won't sag. The three-speed manual transmission
shifts easily, and still feels quick around town no mater if you're
carrying surfboards or a carload of passengers. This one keeps its
authenticity right down color-matched steel wheels with shiny Ford
hubcaps, so driving it is like a true time machine.
You're looking at all the classic car icons rolled into one turnkey
package. This '49 Ford might be you're last opportunity to catch a
truly original wave. Call today!!!