1917 Woods Other Black

eved to be one of the ited States’ first cyclecar designs of the World r I era, the Woods tte was produced in , Illinois, between 1913 and 1917. This late-production 1917 Woods tte Light Delivery is one of two known surviving Woods vehicles, both of which were reportedly restored by this seller. This Woods is described as having been stored in a barn before embarking on a 15-year restoration that resulted in a show-worthy example. The painted and powder-coated bodywork is termed “near perfect,” and the wood, said to have been treated with multiple coats of tung oil, appears to be in very good shape. The Woods is in operating condition, with a “perfect” idle and “excellent compression.” 

• The water-cooled, 94-cu.in. L-head inline-four is reported to be original to the vehicle, with 10 miles since a rebuild.
• The engine is cooled by a fan and a thermosiphon coolant circulation system.
• The Woods is fitted with a non-synchronized, three-speed manual transmission that the seller says requires double clutching to shift.
• The seat leather and padding are both described as “new.”
• The Woods is fitted with a percussion horn on the steering wheel.
• The paint and powder coating are termed “perfect.”
• The wood cargo body appears to be in very good shape and has reportedly received several coats of tongue oil. The roof, upholstery, and padding are termed “perfect.”
• The wood spoke wheels are described as original and in good condition.
• The windshield shows no damage.

• Images documenting the restoration are available.

• The seller recommends that the kerosene taillamp be converted to electrical operation.
• The cargo body will require additional roll-down tarps for both sides.
• The tires’ “whitewalls have aged and are weathered.”
• There is no instrumentation.

• A former barn find, this 1917 Woods tte Light Delivery is said to be one of two surviving Woods vehicles.
• Power comes from the 94-cu.in. gasoline engine, which the seller says is original to the vehicle.
• The seller says the Woods has never seen rain or snow since being restored.
• The black paint and powder coating is termed “perfect.”
• ing to the seller, the Woods has traveled 10 miles since being restored.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean title in his and his wife’s names. The seller directs buyers to a website, Woods tte.com, for detailed information on the vehicle and manufacturer. This 1917 Woods tte Light Delivery, from the company’s final year of production, is in restored and operable condition and one of two Woods vehicles known to exist.