1940 Ford Deluxe for sale $80,000

By 1940, the station wagon had long been an important part of Fordandrsquo;s model lineup, tracing its origins to the earliest utilitarian delivery cars. In its earliest form the station wagon was, as its name suggested, a multi-seat transporter with room for luggage and passengers to be carried to and from train stations. In comparison to other manufactures, however, Ford built its station wagons in-house. In addition, Ford adhered to its founderandrsquo;s principles by controlling the entire supply chain. The maple, ash and basswood lumber grown and milled in Fordandrsquo;s own norther Michigan forests and mills, and by 1940, Fordandrsquo;s Iron Mountain facility was nearly as integrated as the famous Rouge plant and employed thousands of highly skilled workers.

Ever since its first factory built wagon, Ford was the leader in the market and the only entry with a V-8 engine under the hood. Combining the talented craftsmanship that went into building these wagons with the outstanding styling of the 1940 Ford is like a marriage made in heaven.

This example of the 1940 Woody Wagon went through a complete restoration approximately 10 years ago. This included new wood trim inside and out, mechanical and metal work. The car is painted in an elegant shade of Cocoa with a Brown interior. The engine is a 221 cu. in. flat head V8 with a two barrel carb producing 85 hp at 5,000 rpm. The transmission is a three speed manual. The front suspension is a solid front axle with transverse leaf spring, live rear axle and 4-wheel drum brakes. Since this restoration, this car has seen only 5,300 miles.

The overall result is a spectacular and delightful slice of unmistakable Americana from the Art Deco design era. A Woody wagon of this character surely ought to be a staple in any collection of fine classic automobiles. Price: $80K.