1941 Ford Model 86 Woody Wagon

The Tupelo Automobile Museum Auction|27 April 2019, 10:00 CDT|The Tupelo Automobile Museum

1941 Ford Model 86 Woody Wagon
Chassis no. 186403707

221ci Flathead V8 Engine
Single Stromberg Carburetor
90bhp at 3,800rpm
3-Speed Manual Gearbox
Front and Rear Leaf Spring Suspension
4-Wheel hydraulic Drum Brakes

*Incredibly original low mileage survivor
*The most usable of the prewar woodies
*Lovely original woodwork
*Mechanically reconditioned

THE MODEL 11A

The 1941 Fords were substantially improved (read: "bigger") with a wheelbase stretched two inches to 114". A new frame with a larger, deep X-member was stiffer and stronger. At the same time Ford introduced revised body mountings – although they were deliberately less effective on the convertible coupe where the rubber isolation was eliminated in favor of a tighter connection with the body to enhance the frame's stiffness.

There had been Standard and Deluxe V-8s right from the start, the latter, as usual, being distinguished by a higher level of equipment, but from 1938 Ford gave the costlier Deluxe a different, more elaborate frontal styling. The work of Eugene Gregorie, the Deluxe's more modern look had been adopted across the range by 1944. '41 witnessed the introduction of the Super Deluxe trim line which was distinguished by additional lower grills hugging the center one and further chrome trim, among other changes. The 'Woodie' Station Wagon was one of seven body styles available in the Super Deluxe series that year, when 9,485 of these delightful and charismatic vehicles were made, the smallest production run in the Super Deluxe line-up.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Purchased in conjunction with the Ford Model R at the liquidation of the substantial Edward Towe Collection of pre-1950s Fords, this 1941 Woody is one of superb quality.

While the upholstery in the interior was most certainly replaced over the course of the vehicle's life, much of the considerable amount of wood appears to have been symmetrically cared for and is most likely original. Evidently, the rest of the car appears in equally good condition.

These wagons provide their owners with boundless utility, charming looks, and a wonderful V8 soundtrack. Ones with original woodwork such as this are highly sought after, and the example present in fine condition here will surely be cherished by its next caretaker.

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