1936 Dodge D2 Woodie Wagon

This 1936 Dodge was manufactured as a D2 sedan that was reportedly outfitted with a JT Cantrell and Company wood body when new. Power comes from a 218ci L-head inline-six paired with a floor-shifted three-speed manual transmission, and the body is finished in green with wood paneling and a canvas roof. The car features chrome bumpers and exterior trim, soft rear side curtains, a crank-out windshield, three-row seating, and a cabin heater. Work under previous ownership is said to have included a repaint, refinishing of the wood paneling, and replacement of the of the seat upholstery, while work following the selling dealer’s acquisition in 2021 is said to have consisted of inspecting the brake and suspension systems along with an engine tune and replacement of the battery and tires. This Dodge Woodie wagon is now offered in Florida with a Connecticut registration document. The forward bodywork and fenders feature steel panels finished in dark green, while the passenger area is clad in wood paneling crafted by JT Cantrell and Company of Huntington, New York. Trim includes a scuttle vent, a single windshield wiper and side mirror, and a split rear tailgate. According to the selling dealer, the front fenders were repainted and the wood paneling was refinished under prior ownership. A canvas-covered roof spans the length of the cabin, and the car features removable roll-up side curtains for the rear passenger and cargo area. Green-painted 16″ wheels are fitted with Dodge-branded hub covers and wear Firestone tires that were recently mounted according to the selling dealer, who notes the brake and suspension systems were recently inspected. A covered spare is mounted to the right fender. Replacement brown upholstery has been fitted over the front and rear seats and is said to have been sourced from the LeBaron Bonney Company of Amesbury, Massachusetts. A mahogany-toned finish is painted on the metal dashboard, and additional details include a cabin heater and a crank-out windshield. Instrumentation consists of a 100-mph speedometer and a collection of auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 31k miles. True mileage is unknown. Additional photos showing the wood ceiling and side panel trim are provided in the gallery below. The 218ci L-head inline-six is fitted with a single downdraft carburetor topped with an oil bath air cleaner, and it is backed by a three-speed manual transmission. Service completed by the selling dealer is said to have included an engine tune and replacement of the battery, drive belts, and assorted hoses. Additional photos showing the suspension, chassis, and wood flooring, as well as corrosion on portions of the mechanical components are presented in the gallery below. The engine number D2215692 corresponds to VIN number listed on the Connecticut registration certificate. The vehicle serial number and body number tags are pictured in the gallery below. The car does not have a title, as it is registered in a state that does not issue titles for a vehicle of its age. It is being sold on its Connecticut registration.