1946 Ford Woody Deluxe
This beautiful classic surf inspired car is now available for weddings, formals, event hire, photoshoots and other special occasions in Noosa and the Sunshine Coast
Our Woody started life in 1946 in Detroit Michigan, in post war USA the domestic car production only resumed in july 1945 and the car, underneath was the same as they were pre war. But it did have some exterior changes.
With steel in short supply post war, timber was used on the wagons and some of the convertables of the times. This model was built up until the new version was realeased in 1949, however the ‘49 cars weren’t true woodies but did have wood panels as a style feature along the sides.
Originally our Woody had a 6 cylinder engine (3.7 litre), this was the first time ford had introduced a 6 cylinder engine since 1907 when they flopped with the model K.
Somewhere in its life, probably in the 50’s or 60’s the car was exported as a used vehicle to Peru, where it was put to work as a taxi in Lima where it was commonplace for late 40’s and 50’s cars to be used as taxis, many are still used today.
In the mid 90’s a group of intrepid classic car hunters were in south America searching out cars to bring back to Australia when they came across the Woody. Abandoned on the side of the road, the decision was made to load the Woody up and bring her home.
The second restoration was carried out in 2009. This one much more thorough and precise and it was here she got her trademark black paint and red wheels, the inspiration was taken from american graffiti meets endless summer.
She also got her new engine, a Ford Windsor 302 V8, this not only enhanced reliability but now she goes as good as she looks.
This 1946 Ford Woody Deluxe is almost into her 80th year and the old girl is going stronger than ever. Book THE icon of Noosa Surf Culture and Hastings St and create a lasting memory for your wedding, school formal, photoshoot, film, television or corporate event in Noosa and on the Sunshine Coast Qld. This cool car is perfect for any Sunshine Coast chauffeured car rental experience.
What you need to know about this Dream Ride
Please carefully consider the time you need your Dream Ride for. This Dream Ride has a minimum booking time of:
Vehicles can be booked for almost any occasion, please check with the driver on booking
These are some of the special features this Dream Ride has
