Somewhere someone is going to read the next sentence, hyperventilate, and then pass out! When I saw this car the first image that popped into my head was of a woody wagon parked near a beach with a surfboard or two tied to the roof. To prove that it’s not just me, I went to Google Images and typed “woody wagon beach” in the search bar. Guess what the first image was? Anyway, this particular woody is a 1947 Buick Super Woody Wagon. Complete with a clear title, this little gem is located in the Exeter region of New Hampshire. It is listed here on Craigslist and is priced at $38,000. A big thanks goes out to BF readers Bill W and Michael for bringing this wonderful car to our attention!

Alright, I’ll admit that $38,000 is probably a little steep for a surfer’s wagon. However, I think that there might be some value in this car at that price. My biggest criticism? This is another ad that has been posted with limited text and a few blurry photos. There isn’t even a side photo that shows the whole car. The one thing that this photo does do though is back the owner’s claim that the timber is “solid and amazing”. The seller says that the car is really solid right through and could either be resurrected as is, or could undergo a full restoration.

Sadly this is the only interior shot of the Buick that isn’t of the timber roof. As you can see it reveals little about the condition, which is really frustrating. Hagerty give a condition #4 car a value of $33,000 and value a condition #2 car at $60,000, so there may be some room to undertake a full restoration to raise this one from a #4 to a #2. Interestingly, there is a Buick Super 50 Series Wagon currently for sale here at Gateway Classic Cars. It’s in very nice condition. It’s priced at $86,000, so maybe this wagon is quite a good buy. It’s also worth noting that in 1947 Buick only built 2,036 Woody Wagons. The main reason was the price. A Woody was priced at $2,805, while the equivalent sedan was $1,929. Most people resisted a 45% premium for the Woody.

The seller states that the car has an interesting history, with the original documentation and title present with the car. The history may have something to do with a “Candlewood Kennels” sign that features in the photos. However, the seller doesn’t elaborate. One of the great attractions with this Woody is that it has either been garaged or stored for its entire life. In fact the car has been in storage for the last 45 years.

Under the hood is the Buick Dynaflash Straight 8 with a capacity of  248ci. The seller says that it will run but should be serviced. They do say that it will have to be moved on a ramp-truck or trailer. If I was buying the Woody I would be going through it with a fine-toothed comb before I even considered driving it.

This is a really interesting proposition. If the whole car is as solid as the seller states and it needs little work to get it back on the road, it could be a lot of fun. Given that there is one for sale in awesome condition for $86,000 elsewhere, deciding between a resurrection and a restoration may be a tough decision if you bought it.