WAGON CHRONICLES

Woody the Model A Station Wagon shares his story about hosting fellow Model A friends—and even a Model A mechanic—at Oaklea Mansion during Winnsboro’s Autumn Trails. A weekend of friendship, history, and plenty of “Ahoogas!”

Woody the Model A Wagon takes you along for a ride through the Autumn Trails Car Parade in Winnsboro, Texas! From cruising behind the Autumn Trails Queens to lining up with fellow Model As — including the beloved Bread Truck and Dublin Pickup — Woody shares the joy, pride, and nostalgia of this hometown tradition that keeps history rolling down Main Street.

Autumn Trails weekend in Winnsboro, Texas, was buzzing with excitement as Woody the Model A Wagon joined the annual Car Parade! From the roar of vintage engines to the laughter at the pepper-eating contest, the flair of Fashion Through the Eras, and the wagging tails at the Pet Contest — the whole town came alive in a celebration of history, community, and pure small-town joy.

Woody at the most recent Autumn Trails Tractor Pull Every October, Winnsboro’s Autumn Trails Festival brings engines, excitement, and a...

Woody watching on at the Autumn Trails Tractor Pull 2025 The morning air was crisp, the kind that makes my wooden panels gleam just a...

Woodie got a new horn! Well hello there, friends—it’s me, Woody, your favorite 1931 Model A Station Wagon. I’ve got some exciting news to...

Oaklea's 1931 Model A "Woody" Station Wagon next to the caboose at the Winnsboro Historical Museum inside the old Train Depot in...

Enjoying an event with other Model A enthusiasts. Every September, Model A enthusiasts across the country celebrate Model A Day —a time...

Woody, the 1931 Ford Model A Station Wagon from Oaklea Mansion, joined the Winnsboro Chamber of Commerce Car Show.

The 1930s marked the true beginning of the station wagon era. Born from the need to carry passengers and luggage from bustling train depots to their destinations, wagons like Ford’s wood-bodied 1931 Model A “Woodie” combined practicality with craftsmanship. Built of maple and birch by coachbuilders such as Murray and Briggs, these versatile vehicles became workhorses for hotels, schools, and families alike—laying the foundation for one of America’s most beloved automotive cat

🚙✨ The Woody rolled into the Big Wheel Bash with pride! From shiny cars to towering tractors, this 1931 Model A had a front-row seat to the fun. Hear the story straight from Woody’s perspective in this playful recap of the day!

Oaklea's Model A "Woody" at the Big Wheel Back 2025 Downtown Winnsboro came alive during the Big Wheel Bash , an event that proved once...

The tires crunch softly over a dusty East Texas road. The sun is low, warm against the horizon, casting long shadows across open fields....

Example of the wood on the side panels of a Model A "Woodie" Station Wagon When you first lay eyes on a 1931 Ford Model A Station Wagon ,...

Before there were SUVs, minivans, or ride-share apps, there was the station wagon —and it all started with Ford’s vision to bring utility...