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There are times when a practical invention, or application, becomes a sought after and exotic source of identification. A practical example of this could be the H1 Hummer. It was a practical war-machine that became a much sought-after and luxurious sport utility vehicle. There are other such examples of this type of thing happening, especially in the automotive industry.
One other practical example from the auto industry would be the 'Woody', specifically Ford's Woody Wagons from the 1930s.
The use of wood in the auto industry was not uncommon. In the early days of car-production, wood was used quite heavily, and not just for trim and fine detailing. Even luxury cars of the early part of the 20th century used wood extensively in its chassis and frames. However, one of the most practical applications for wood in those days was for the construction of vehicles for commercial purposes, like box-trucks and trailers. By the 1930s, wood, particularly in wood-paneled wagons and coupes, would became greatly sought after and a sign of luxury.
A wood-paneled car made in those days wasn't just a symbol of wealth and influence. It took great wealth to do it, as the process was quite costly for many car manufacturers. As a result, many manufacturers would turn to special coach builders to design wood-paneled cars for customers. Ford was the exception in this matter.
Because many of the cars of that time would use quite a bit of wood trim and detailing, Ford ended up purchasing its own portion of forest for the purpose of logging and preparing wood to be used in its cars. This enabled Ford to offer the public wood-paneled cars at a price quite a bit less than its competition that had to outsource the work to other companies.
In 1935, Ford introduced its new Model 48 chassis. One of the many optional body styles the company offered was a 'Woody' wagon. On the Woody, the steering wheel and interior wasn't merely lined with wood trim. The whole body of the chassis, with the exception of the engine compartment and fenders, came in a high-veneered wood body.
Chassis number 181274186 was one of those Ford Woody Wagons offered in 1935. This Ford Custom Woody underwent a restoration at Kalamazoo, Michigan's Classic Restorations. It included new interior features like Wilton carpets and a 1950s steering wheel complemented by a Lokar gear shifter.
Interestingly, the Woody offered has a 220 hp, 1965 Chevrolet 283 cubic inch V-8, with a four-barrel Weber carburetor and 1956 Corvette heads. Continuing with the amalgamation, the Ford Woody also includes a '57 Corvette solid-lifter and a '63 Corvette intake. The Chevrolet upgrades don't end merely with the engine. The wagon's three-speed automatic transmission is a 1960 Chevrolet T-400 automatic.
The wagon features an independent wishbone front suspension with coil springs. The rear consists of a solid rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs. Braking power is performed by hydraulic discs on the front and drums on the rear.
The car was offered by Bill Jacobs from his noted collection. Mr. Jacobs saw the car while still in pieces and decided he had to own it. While not original or entirely custom throughout, it is still a handsome piece of custom craftsmanship, especially its maple wood body and tailgate. A very intriguing, and yet, practical car.
Sources:
'Buys: View Lots (Lot 226: 1935 Ford Woody Custom Wagon)', (http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm?SaleCode=AZ11&CarID=r236&fc=0). RM Auctions Arizona. http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm?SaleCode=AZ11&CarID=r236&fc=0. Retrieved 6 January 2011.
Wikipedia contributors, 'Ford Model 48', Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 3 December 2010, 09:19 UTC, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Model_48&oldid=400285900 accessed 6 January 2011
Wikipedia contributors, 'Station wagon', Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 26 December 2010, 08:16 UTC, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Station_wagon&oldid=404267539 accessed 6 January 2011By Jeremy McMullen
One other practical example from the auto industry would be the 'Woody', specifically Ford's Woody Wagons from the 1930s.
The use of wood in the auto industry was not uncommon. In the early days of car-production, wood was used quite heavily, and not just for trim and fine detailing. Even luxury cars of the early part of the 20th century used wood extensively in its chassis and frames. However, one of the most practical applications for wood in those days was for the construction of vehicles for commercial purposes, like box-trucks and trailers. By the 1930s, wood, particularly in wood-paneled wagons and coupes, would became greatly sought after and a sign of luxury.
A wood-paneled car made in those days wasn't just a symbol of wealth and influence. It took great wealth to do it, as the process was quite costly for many car manufacturers. As a result, many manufacturers would turn to special coach builders to design wood-paneled cars for customers. Ford was the exception in this matter.
Because many of the cars of that time would use quite a bit of wood trim and detailing, Ford ended up purchasing its own portion of forest for the purpose of logging and preparing wood to be used in its cars. This enabled Ford to offer the public wood-paneled cars at a price quite a bit less than its competition that had to outsource the work to other companies.
In 1935, Ford introduced its new Model 48 chassis. One of the many optional body styles the company offered was a 'Woody' wagon. On the Woody, the steering wheel and interior wasn't merely lined with wood trim. The whole body of the chassis, with the exception of the engine compartment and fenders, came in a high-veneered wood body.
Chassis number 181274186 was one of those Ford Woody Wagons offered in 1935. This Ford Custom Woody underwent a restoration at Kalamazoo, Michigan's Classic Restorations. It included new interior features like Wilton carpets and a 1950s steering wheel complemented by a Lokar gear shifter.
Interestingly, the Woody offered has a 220 hp, 1965 Chevrolet 283 cubic inch V-8, with a four-barrel Weber carburetor and 1956 Corvette heads. Continuing with the amalgamation, the Ford Woody also includes a '57 Corvette solid-lifter and a '63 Corvette intake. The Chevrolet upgrades don't end merely with the engine. The wagon's three-speed automatic transmission is a 1960 Chevrolet T-400 automatic.
The wagon features an independent wishbone front suspension with coil springs. The rear consists of a solid rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs. Braking power is performed by hydraulic discs on the front and drums on the rear.
The car was offered by Bill Jacobs from his noted collection. Mr. Jacobs saw the car while still in pieces and decided he had to own it. While not original or entirely custom throughout, it is still a handsome piece of custom craftsmanship, especially its maple wood body and tailgate. A very intriguing, and yet, practical car.
Sources:
'Buys: View Lots (Lot 226: 1935 Ford Woody Custom Wagon)', (http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm?SaleCode=AZ11&CarID=r236&fc=0). RM Auctions Arizona. http://www.rmauctions.com/FeatureCars.cfm?SaleCode=AZ11&CarID=r236&fc=0. Retrieved 6 January 2011.
Wikipedia contributors, 'Ford Model 48', Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 3 December 2010, 09:19 UTC, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ford_Model_48&oldid=400285900 accessed 6 January 2011
Wikipedia contributors, 'Station wagon', Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 26 December 2010, 08:16 UTC, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Station_wagon&oldid=404267539 accessed 6 January 2011By Jeremy McMullen
2011 Automobiles of Arizona by RM Auctions
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $100,000-USD $140,000
Sale Price :
USD $82,500
1935 Ford Model 48 Eight Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the Ford Model 48 Eight
(Data based on Model Year 1935 sales)
1935 Ford Cabriolet Chassis#: c18uf4312 Sold for USD$49,500 2024 Mecum : Houston | |
1935 FORD 5-WINDOW CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 1834877 Sold for USD$60,500 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale AZ | |
1935 Ford Roadster Chassis#: 2059501 Sold for USD$30,800 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1935 Ford Sedan Delivery Chassis#: 182556012 Sold for USD$33,000 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1935 Ford Fordor Sedan Chassis#: c18016573 Sold for USD$27,500 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1935 Ford Deluxe 5-Window Coupe Chassis#: 181862677 Sold for USD$29,700 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | |
1935 Ford Model 48 DeLuxe Phaeton Chassis#: 1755630 Sold for USD$28,600 2023 RM Sothebys : Hershey | |
1935 Ford Deluxe 5-Window Coupe Chassis#: 181862677 Sold for USD$23,100 2023 Mecum : Dallas | |
1935 Ford Sedan Delivery Chassis#: 2556012 Sold for USD$34,100 2023 Mecum : Harrisburg | |
1935 Ford Deluxe Phaeton Chassis#: 3052401 Sold for USD$23,100 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1935 Ford Roadster Chassis#: 2059501 Sold for USD$23,100 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special 2023 | |
1935 Ford 3-Window Coupe Chassis#: 181516608 Sold for USD$28,600 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1935 Ford Deluxe Phaeton Chassis#: 181379909 Sold for USD$19,800 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1935 Ford Standard Slantback Chassis#: 1976563 Sold for USD$19,800 2023 Mecum : Indy | |
1935 Ford V8 Roadster Chassis#: 182129187 Sold for USD$35,840 2023 Bonhams : Two Generations Collection | |
1935 Ford V-8 Deluxe Phaeton Chassis#: 181379909 Sold for USD$25,200 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Enthusiast Auction | |
1935 Ford Tudor Chassis#: f0414rd Sold for USD$41,800 2023 Mecum : Houston | |
1935 FORD 3-WINDOW CUSTOM COUPE Chassis#: 1698251 Sold for USD$38,500 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Scottsdale, Az. | |
1935 Ford Deluxe Roadster Street Rod Sold for USD$104,500 2023 Mecum : Kissimmee | |
1935 Ford Model 48 DeLuxe Convertible Sedan Chassis#: 4802031987 Sold for USD$35,200 2022 RM Sothebys : The Hershey Auction |
Ford Model 48 Eights That Failed To Sell At Auction
1935 Ford Model 48 Eight's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1935 Ford Cabriolet | 182340636 | 2024 Mecum : Glendale | $0 | ||
1935 Ford Model 48 Deluxe Phaeton | 181458380 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $8,000 | ||
1935 Ford Deluxe Tudor Sedan | t81601278 | 2024 Mecum : Kissimmee | $20,000 | ||
1935 Ford Coupe | 182023393 | 2023 Mecum : Kansas City | $31,000 | ||
1935 Ford Phaeton | 7503220 | 2022 Broad Arrow Auctions : West Palm Beach | $45,000 | $55,000 | |
1935 Ford 5 Window Coupe | 2153548 | 2022 GAA : November 2022 | $50,000 | ||
1935 Ford Deluxe Convertible | 2022 Mecum : Dallas | $29,000 | |||
1935 Ford Deluxe Woody Wagon | 2022 Mecum : Glendale | $42,000 | |||
1935 Ford Sedan | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $27,000 | |||
1935 Ford Custom Woody | 2022 Mecum : Kissimmee | $15,000 | |||
1935 Ford Custom Woody Wagon | 2021 Mecum : Kansas City | $25,000 | |||
1935 Ford Custom Woody Wagon | 2021 Mecum : Chicago | ||||
1935 Ford Custom 5-Window Coupe | 2021 Mecum : Indy 2021 | $27,000 | |||
1935 FORD 5 WINDOW | 2021 Carlisle Auctions : Spring | ||||
1935 Ford Phaeton | 2021 Mecum : Glendale | $38,000 | |||
1935 Ford Brewster Limousine | 2021 Mecum : Glendale | $85,000 | |||
1935 Ford Phaeton | 2020 Mecum : Kissimmee Summer Special | $35,000 | |||
1935 Ford 5-Window Coupe Hot Rod | 2020 Mecum Auctions : Kissimmee | $45,000 | $70,000 | $90,000 | |
1935 Ford Model 48 2 Door SlantBack | CA591722 | 2019 McCormick's # 67 | $15,000 | ||
1935 Ford Coupe | 2019 GAA : November 2019 | $27,000 | |||
1935 Ford Cabriolet | 2019 Mecum : Las Vegas | $50,000 | |||
1935 Ford Deluxe | 2019 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1935 Ford Deluxe | 2019 Fall Carlisle Auction | ||||
1935 Ford Model 48 Saloon | H541662 | 2019 Historics at Brooklands Motor Museum | $14,000 | $18,000 | |
1935 Ford 48 Slantback | 2019 RM Auctions : Auburn Fall | ||||
1935 Ford Cabriolet | 2019 Mecum : Indianpolis | $45,000 | |||
1935 Ford Phaeton | 2019 Greensboro Auto Auction : March 2019 | $30,000 | |||
1935 Ford Cabriolet | 2019 Russo & Steele : Scottsdale | ||||
1935 Ford Coupe | 181825830 | 2018 Mecum : Monterey | $22,500 | ||
1935 Ford Phaeton | 2017 GAA : July | $25,000 |
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