A red two-door woody with a flathead V8 and overdrive connects the wagon’s working timber origins with postwar touring style. The seller describes a frame-off restoration, restored woodwork and a 12-volt rewire. Those details give it a clear reason to be here, but restoration quality must be established through records and inspection, not the polish of the photographs.
A red two-door woody with a flathead V8 and overdrive connects the wagon’s working timber origins with postwar touring style. The seller describes a frame-off restoration, restored woodwork and a 12-volt rewire. Those details give it a clear reason to be here, but restoration quality must be established through records and inspection, not the polish of the photographs.
Listing facts and simple derived context only. No proprietary score.
Method: model-year age uses 2026 minus model year. Mileage pace is shown only when the listing supplies mileage not qualified as shown, non-actual or unknown. Always verify the original listing and vehicle.
| Data point | This car | What it tells you | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asking price | $55,900 | Advertised asking price; verify fees and current availability. | Classic Car Studio ↗ |
| Mileage | 129 miles shown | Shown as described by the seller; lifetime mileage is not established. | Classic Car Studio ↗ |
| Location | St. Charles, Missouri | Use location to plan an independent inspection, title work and transport. | Classic Car Studio ↗ |
| Listed specification | 239ci flathead V8 · Three-speed manual transmission with overdrive · Rear-wheel drive · 12-volt electrical conversion listed | Seller-listed facts that should be checked against the car and documents. | Classic Car Studio ↗ |
| Curation signals | Classic, V8, Manual, Rare Spec | Listing-backed attributes used for editorial selection—not a score. | Classic Car Studio ↗ |
These are inspection prompts for the listed equipment and age—not a claim that this vehicle has a defect or that a problem is common. “Not stated” means the listing does not establish that the item has been addressed.
| Issue / inspection priority | Evidence source | Evidence for this car |
|---|---|---|
| Structural wood and restoration qualityAssess joints, fasteners, moisture staining, door fit and concealed timber condition; request dated restoration photos and invoices. | Seller equipment and disclosures — Waghoon inspection prompt ↗ | Not independently inspected; request the stated evidence |
| Flathead cooling and overdriveHave a specialist evaluate cooling behavior, fluid condition, transmission and overdrive operation, plus the brake and steering systems. | Seller equipment and disclosures — Waghoon inspection prompt ↗ | Not independently inspected; request the stated evidence |
| Electrical conversion and mileageInspect the 12-volt conversion and circuit protection. Establish what the 129-mile display represents and match the chassis to the title. | Seller equipment and disclosures — Waghoon inspection prompt ↗ | Not independently inspected; request the stated evidence |
A woody enthusiast who values craftsmanship and period touring character and has access to both wood-body and flathead mechanical expertise.
Verify chassis/title and restoration records, inspect structural wood and joints, and confirm how the 129-mile odometer reading should be interpreted. Waghoon has not independently inspected this vehicle. Confirm current availability and arrange an independent pre-purchase inspection before money changes hands.
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