WAGON CHRONICLES

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

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 ,...