#11: Wood-Paneled Station Wagons
Sold through dealerships of brands like Ford, Chevy, VW, and Jeep, the Woodie transcended its automotive role to become a symbol of design. Initially priced between $3,542 and $6,847, this 1970s gem with its faux-wood detailing charmed its way out of mere transport, embodying a blend of luxury and nostalgia. Notably, models like the Ford Pinto Squire adorned with wood trim reminisce about a time when cars flirted with the aesthetic of furniture.
In response to Ford’s wood-trim variations, Chevrolet launched the Chevy Vega Kammback in 1973, but the wood-trim trend didn’t stop there. The seventies witnessed several models embracing the Woodie bodywork, including the Chevy El Camino Estate, Chevy Suburban, Volkswagen Rabbit, and Jeep Wagoneer. These vehicles contributed to the era’s automotive style and symbolized a unique intersection of functionality and design elegance.