1936 Ford Model48 Maroon Station Wagon

This 1936 Ford Model 48 Station Wagon, commonly referred to as a “woodie,” is described by the seller as “all-original and repainted once.” The outstanding workmanship of the stated-original lumber construction, coming from Ford’s Iron Mountain in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, distinguishes this example, as well as the original side curtains. The top, window glass, trim, and dashboard are also cited by the seller as original, together with the powertrain and undercarriage. The vehicle rolls on first-year Ford steel disc wheels and replica wide-whitewall tires branded “Ford, Detroit Michigan” on the sidewalls. No issues are reported with this standout woodie.

• This 1936 Ford Model 48 Station Wagon is said by the seller to be original, with a repaint.
• The originality includes the powertrain, wood, and metal body parts, interior, and glass.
• The roof, canvas, and rear Isinglass windows are also said to be original and very rare.
• The metal body panels have been repainted once, in the original maroon color.
• The 221-cu.in. L-head V8 is stated original to this car.
• The engine was rated at 85 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque when new.
• Power goes to the rear wheels through a non-synchromesh three-speed transmission.
• The engine “starts right up,” with no reported issues according to the seller.
• The lightly patinaed wood body appears in very good original condition.
• Hard maple, birch plywood, and basswood were used in construction of the body.
• The wood was sawed, milled, dried, cut into components, and varnished in Michigan’s UP.
• Final assembly of the body with the chassis and metal body parts was completed at Ford.
• The seller identifies the interior as original and in “excellent” condition.
• That includes the interior wood, hardware, dashboard, and tan leather seats.
• The unmodified undercarriage appears very clean in the photos provided.
• Steel artillery-style wheels replaced wire wheels at Ford in 1936.
• The wheels have been chrome plated and include hub caps and trim rings.
• Replica 6.00 x 16 wide-whitewall tires are branded “Ford.”
• The age of the tires is unknown.
• The odometer registers 55,299 miles, which may be original.

• A custom-fitted car cover is included with the sale.

• No current needs are identified by the seller.

• This 1936 Ford Station Wagon presents as original, with one repaint.
• The wood body is stated all-original, with light patina and the original side curtains.
• All exterior and interior trim appears complete and correct for the car.
• Replica wide-whitewall tires are branded “Ford, Dearborn Michigan.”

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean Arizona title in her name. This 1936 Ford Model 48 Station Wagon, described by the seller as “all-original,” has been repainted once in the original factory color and is an excellent example of Ford’s wood-bodied station wagons.