WAGON CHRONICLES

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...

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 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...