Ford 1939 Woody Gold Select

The Ford Woody Coin

The coin is minted in 1.5 Troy Ounces of .999 pure silver in a proof strike, and is selectively plated in 24K gold. It comes packaged in an oval aluminum presentation box.

1939 Ford Woody

The Woody Wagon has become one of the most recognized icons of the modern automotive era. Embraced by California surfing culture in the late 50’s and 60’s and immortalized in song, the Woody combined a sense of free spirited adventure and utility. But the origins of the Woody Wagon were far from such celebrated importance.

In 1921, Henry Ford’s lumber mill delivered raw wood to the many secondary manufacturers of wood body “depot hacks”. These service vehicles ferried train passengers from depot to final destinations. As the train depot evolved into a station with convenience services, the “hacks” were upgraded into “station” wagons, complete with roll up windows and comfort features. By 1938, Ford was building their own factory wood bodies on a standard sedan chassis.

Despite its humble origins, the Woody Wagon became one of the highest priced offerings in Ford’s model line up. Contrasted against the standard stamped steel bodied sedans and wagons, the hand crafting and unique look of the wooden bodies had a special presence and an aura of value. The Woody became something of a wealthy man’s statement often being chauffeur driven. Today, the Woody Wagon remains a highly sought after and valuable collectible as a unique blend of hand craftsmanship and manufacturing efficiency.

Chassis and Body

Styles
Station Wagon and DeLuxe Wagon
Brakes
Four wheel hydraulic, shoe type
Rear Axle
3/4 floating type with torque tube
Steering Gear
Semi-reversible
Tires
6.00 x 16, 6 ply
Wheelbase
112 in.
Turning Circle
40 ft.
Road Clearance
8.5 in.

Production
6,155 DeLuxe Wagons
Factory Price
$916.00 (DeLuxe Wagon)