NEW TO WAGHOON · OCTOBER 19, 2026

1937 Ford Model 78 Woodie 5-Speed

This wood-bodied Ford has a distinctly driver-oriented specification: the seller describes a five-speed gearbox, hydraulic brakes and a twelve-volt conversion rather than a strictly factory-standard restoration.

Source reviewed October 19, 2026. “New” means new to WAGHOON, not newly listed by the seller. This is a dated advertisement observation, not seller-confirmed availability or an independent vehicle inspection.

EXACT LISTED VEHICLEPrivate seller on All Collector Cars

500 miles listed; lifetime mileage unverifiedEscondido area, California

Advertised at source review · October 19, 2026

ClassicWoodieManualPrewar

What the seller advertises

The private advertisement asks $79,000 and lists identifier 3586274. It describes a rebuilt 221ci V8 with dual carburetors, a five-speed manual conversion, hydraulic brakes and new wiring. The seller claims retained original wood and Arizona history. The 500-mile entry is a listed reading only; the advertisement does not establish authenticated lifetime mileage.

$79,000

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Listing-backed facts

Source: Private seller on All Collector Cars ↗, reviewed October 19, 2026. Missing information is an unanswered question, not a defect or a negative score.

Data point	This car	Qualification
Advertised price	$79,000	Advertised asking price at the dated review; confirm current availability, fees and the itemized total with the seller.
Listed odometer	500 miles listed; lifetime mileage unverified	Seller-reported; no independent lifetime-mileage authentication.
VIN / chassis	3586274	Published identifier; match the physical car, title and records.
Location	Escondido area, California	Confirm the car’s actual location before visiting.
Engine	221ci V8, seller-described	Seller-described where disclosed.
Transmission / drive	5-speed manual upgrade · Not disclosed	Verify the fitted configuration.
Exterior / interior	Tan / Tan / brown	Seller description and exact-gallery observation; conflicts are retained.
Stock / listing ID	ACC listing 2789542	An advertisement identifier, not a replacement for chassis identification.

Details to clarify

The source spells its city “Escondidi” and gives ZIP 92026; confirm the exact inspection location.
Engine originality, wood originality, restoration work and increased output are seller claims. No independently verified horsepower is published here.
The low odometer entry is not used as an original-mileage claim.

Inspection priorities

Questions suggested by this advertised configuration—not diagnoses or claims that a problem is present.

Structure and wood

Inspect timber, joints, roof, door fit and attachment points. Ask which wood sections have been repaired or replaced.

Conversion engineering

Check gearbox installation, driveline angles, hydraulic-brake work, electrical protection and the cooling system.

Records and road test

Request the restoration file and title, clarify the mileage basis and arrange an independent road test appropriate for the modifications.

Before contacting the seller

Confirm the exact car remains available, obtain an itemized quote and current photographs, and request its title and service records. Arrange an independent inspection before committing. WAGHOON does not sell, reserve or inspect vehicles.

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Sources and observation date

Reviewed October 19, 2026. The exact seller advertisement was reviewed October 19, 2026 and displayed the stated vehicle, asking price and inquiry controls without an exact-vehicle sold notice. This is a dated advertisement observation, not telephone confirmation.

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