The 1940 Fords featured extremely handsome styling by Eugene Gregorie.  All model were fitted with sealed beam headlights and a steering column-mounted shift lever.  Deluxe models had chrome headlight trim rings with the parking light cast into its upper surface.  The Deluxe instrument panel was given a maroon and sand two-tone finish that matched that of the steering wheel.

The car body was built in Iron Mountain, Michigan.  The plant was located in a forest owned by Henry Ford that purchased for the use of the trees to build the woodie wagons.  The wooden bodies were framed in Bird's Eye maple and was used because of the beautiful color and unique Bird's Eye designs in the wood.  The woodies gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960 as the California surfing crowd's favorite mode of transportation.  The surf boards could fit on the top or in the rear compartment and the cars were inexpensive to purchase and operate.  Both the rear seats can be removed and a full cargo area is available within minutes.  The wagon was the most expensive model offered by Ford and 8730 were produced.
 
This woodie was purchased in January of 1964 from "Roaring 20 Autos" located in Toms River, New Jersey and driven back to Atlanta.

Engine:        90 degree V. inline "Flathead" 8
                221 cubic inches        85 HP
Tires:                6.00 x 16
Weight:        3262 lbs.
Price New:        $950.00