1951 Ford Country Squire Woodie Wagon Shoebox

This 1951 Ford Country Squire Woodie Wagon comes from the final year of real wood wagons from Ford, and is powered by a 239 cubic inch flathead V8 backed by a 3-speed column-shifted manual transmission. The previous owners were based in Ohio, and kept the car in storage in its present condition for many years prior to selling it to the current seller’s brother. This Country Squire is believed to be all stock, and is said to be in good running and driving order thanks to recent services to the radiator, brakes, and ignition components. The car is offered with a clean Ohio title in the seller’s name. The present color is believed to be close to the original shade, though it is a modern metallic paint rather than the stock enamel. Per the seller, the wood is all original from 1951, and these last woodies had a split upper and lower tailgate design and hinged taillamps which point rearward with the bottom gate either raised or lowered. The finish on the wood is uniform, and not excessively glossy. The car’s brightwork is mixed, with bright chrome on the bumpers, grille and wheel covers, and more aged brightwork on the side badges, mirror, and other trim. The cabin retains correct hardware, including the radio and instrumentation. The dash and window surrounds are painted with a faux wood pattern, and the door panels are a wood laminate. 28K miles are shown, and the seller believes this figure to be accurate. This two-door wagon affords three rows of seating, with a narrow middle bench giving access to the rearmost seat. Power comes from a 239 cubic inch flathead V8 backed by a 3-speed manual transmission. Per the seller, the engine is unmodified, and retains the correct oil-bath air filter, generator, and oil filter. The painted surfaces show a light patina, and some correct stickers are still present. In preparation for sale the seller had a local classic car specialist service the brakes, ignition system, and radiator. Numerous photos of the car’s underside are provided in the gallery below.