The 1941 Ford was considerably restyled from the previous year and with auto production nearing an end as the US became more involved with WWII. A fortunate move for Ford as this meant they still had a relatively new looking car to offer when hostilities ended. The "woodie" resulted from an early practice in US auto manufacture of constructing passenger comparments of wood. Their popularity was sufficient that long after all steel bodies were the norm, you could still order trim packages with vinyl applied to the side of a vehicel to simulate a wood appearance. The pre war Ford Woodies among the most desirable having reached hit status with pop culture as they became the vehicle of choice during the surfing craze of the early 60's. Time has only cemented this status as the Woodie enjoys collectible status within the ranks of automotive history or Americana in general.

Dressed up with Offenhauser heads this example features a correct V8 engine that is adorned by dual Ford carburetors. This example features original wood and original script glass and has been repainted by Harbor Auto Restoration. Properly maintained it remains in exceltional conditoin and sports three rows of seating for additional passengers.