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Family-owned since 1978 after a cross-country drive from New Hampshire to California, this Fordor woodie has a pre-1978 V8 conversion and a manual drivetrain. Its 89,000 indicated miles sit near the high end for the generation.

Strengths

  • Long-term family ownership since 1978 with California title in owner's trust
  • Upgraded 221ci Flathead V8 engine with 21-stud cylinder heads and aluminum intake manifold
  • Three-speed manual transmission paired with a banjo-style rear end
  • Woodie station wagon body featuring rear-hinged back doors and folding tailgate
  • Recent work including fuel pump and starter replacement, radiator flush, and carburetor cleaning

Watch For

  • Total mileage unknown beyond odometer reading of 89,000 miles
  • Fuel gauge is reported to be inaccurate