Mercury station wagons with wooden bodies are certainly difficult to come by, as they were produced in small numbers and typically lived a hard life. Finding a prime 1950 example that has been professionally customized into a show-stopping beauty is a grand achievement indeed. The stunning “woodie” here is possibly one of the finest examples of its kind.

Numerous modifications have been made to this Station Wagon in an effort to create an unmatched work of art. To start, the original frame was discarded in favor of a more modern Chevelle unit, which is home to a 350 V-8 that sports an Edelbrock intake with GM jet carburetors by Rochester, an automatic transmission, and air-bag rear suspension. Vintage Air climate control is also now part of the package, along with power steering and HydroVac power brakes.

To match the wagon’s new level of performance, the body was also highly modified. The top was chopped three inches, with the V-butted windshield raised into the roof, the headlights were frenched, the hood corners were rounded, one-piece side glass was installed, and ’52 Buick taillights were grafted into the rear valance. The Inca Gold paint is outstanding and beautifully complements the wagon’s outstanding bird’s eye maple woodwork. Further custom features on the car include remote doors, Stewart-Warner gauges, two-tone upholstery, and a hidden remote sound system, which is almost a requisite for any modern custom. This woodie wagon is a multiple-award winner that has already proven to be a popular attraction, and it will definitely attract more attention in the future.