1951 Ford Country Squire Woodie by goodoleboy
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Description
Captured back on 10/19/08, at a car show held in beautiful Santa Anita Park in beautiful Arcadia, California.
Not the best of my auto shots, especially with that bright low sun to contend with and postwork. I employed these POVs specifically to show off the wood paneling.
Pozegnanie.
Comments (5)
HopeFadesEternal
Very nice shots, regardless. I like that they seem to have kept it what was probably a period correct color. I haven't seen too many of the 50's era models, though I don't think they were true "woodies" as they were originally. Of course, by the time I came along they weren't even wood anymore either, but more or less a type of overlay more akin to today's vinyl graphics. Nonetheless, there was still some form or craftsmanship that went into creating these cars that is probably a lost art today.
goodoleboy
That is real wood on this one, as explained below: The Ford Country Squire is a full-size station wagon which was built by Ford in the United States from 1950 until 1991, encompassing seven model generations. It was the premium station wagon model in Ford's full-size car range throughout this period. The Country Squire was initially built as a full "woodie". After the mid-1950s the rear body was composed of fiberglass covered by a vinyl appliqué printed to simulate wood. Later versions featured an all-steel body and are best remembered for featuring body sides and a tailgate covered by simulated wood trim and panels, however the Country Squire could be purchased without them. ....Wikipedia free encyclopedia.
MrsRatbag
Surf's up! What a shiny beast this is, and so well kept! I think these shots are marvelous, Harry; that wood looks so warm!
bmac62
You picked the best POV for my taste. Love these woodies! Boeing started out making wooden boats then wooden airplanes. I'm sure as steel and aluminum replaced wood in cars and planes there were still a lot of skilled coachmen around ready and willing to craft these classics.
helanker
I know nothing about cars, what so ever, but I do like the look of this car and you captured it very beautifully.
debbielove
No matter, the sun brings out the colours and a shine.. Its often a shame that, where as it IS held on grass in a lovely setting, Stamfords show is often dull.. By the way, its in 3 weeks.. Great shots mate. Rob