The four-door Mercury woodie pairs Taffy Brown paint with striking maple framing, three seating rows and a column-shift flathead drivetrain. It offers the grander, timber-bodied end of wagon culture rather than another Tri-Five restomod.
Source reviewed October 15, 2026. A dated advertisement observation, not a seller confirmation. Prices, mileage and availability may change. Wood originality, floor condition and historical wood-selection story are unverified seller claims. 85,887 is the advertised odometer reading, not independently documented actual mileage. Active seller advertisement only; seller has not confirmed physical availability.
Advertised at source review · October 15, 2026
The four-door Mercury woodie pairs Taffy Brown paint with striking maple framing, three seating rows and a column-shift flathead drivetrain. It offers the grander, timber-bodied end of wagon culture rather than another Tri-Five restomod.
Dated source observations, not an independent inspection. Unknown data is not a negative finding about the car.
| Data point | This car | Qualification | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertised price | $69,500 | Advertised asking price at the dated source review. Confirm availability, fees and an itemized total with the seller. | Source ↗ |
| Listed odometer | 85,887 shown | Seller-stated reading, not independently verified lifetime mileage. | Source ↗ |
| VIN / chassis | 799A1670231 | Match the stamped identity and title before purchase. | Source ↗ |
| Location | Torrance, California | Confirm the car’s actual location before a visit. | Source ↗ |
| Engine | 239 cu in 24-stud flathead V8 | Seller-described specification; verify against records and the car. | Source ↗ |
| Transmission / drive | 3-speed column-shift manual · Rear-wheel drive, seller-described | Verify the actual configuration. | Source ↗ |
| Exterior / interior | Taffy Brown with bird’s-eye maple wood / Brown leather, seller-described | Seller-described where stated. | Source ↗ |
| Seller stock ID | 70231 | Use VIN or chassis to identify the exact car. | Source ↗ |
These are questions suggested by the advertised configuration, not diagnoses.
Request restoration records and specialist inspection of original-versus-replaced wood, concealed joints and rot-prone lower rails.
Test hot running, cooling, clutch engagement and all three forward gears; inspect brake hydraulics and tire dates.
Verify the seller’s original-floor claim from underneath and reconcile the VIN, title and odometer history.
Advertised asking price at the dated source review. Confirm availability, fees and an itemized total with the seller.
Confirm the exact vehicle remains available, request current exact-VIN photographs and the title and service records, and arrange an independent inspection. Waghoon does not sell, reserve or inspect vehicles.
Reviewed October 15, 2026. Exact seller page for VIN 799A1670231 fetched directly October 15, 2026 displays 69,500 USD and Reserve Now/inquiry controls, not Sold. Vehicle also appears in the seller’s current RSS inventory feed fetched the same day. Availability is a dated source observation.