Did Cadillac make a 49 Woody?

[Xander Wildeisen 1,828]

https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/d/flint-1949-cadillac-woody-wagon/7233640002.html

[Ben P. 605]

No, Cadillac did not make a woody - Bohman and Schwartz (http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/b/bohman_schwartz/bohman_schwartz.htm)

however did make a few Woodies on post-war Cadillac chassis.

I’m away from my books on a roadtrip and am no expert (on anything) anyway, but that D-pillar in particular does not resemble anything I’ve ever seen.

Ads never cease to surprise me, but am bewildered at nothing on the subject being mentioned by the seller. Perhaps he doesn’t know or care to know....

Well done, whatever it is.

Edited November 20, 2020 by Ben P.
Clarity (see edit history)

[Matt Harwood 11,899]

No, but want!

[padgett 2,058]

Believe 49 was the last year for the sedanette (2 door fastback). Is the one I wouldn't kick out of the garage.

[Xander Wildeisen 1,828]

I think it is a good looking car. Well done if it is a custom. Thought someone on here would know for sure about production numbers, if it was a factory build.

[Pfeil 606]

1 hour ago, padgett said:

Believe 49 was the last year for the sedanette (2 door fastback). Is the one I wouldn't kick out of the garage.

It's not called a sedanette. It's called the Club Coupe.

 

 

If it's a Buick it's a Sedanet;

Edited November 19, 2020 by Pfeil (see edit history)

[knee-action 60]

Beautiful car.

[8E45E 1,113]

That appears to be a VERY WELL-DONE job!

 

I'll stick my neck out and say it probably looks better than Packard's concurrent factory offered Station Sedan.

 

Craig

[61polara 454]

I'd like to know more about if this is a new build or a restoration of a 1949 custom built.  Details are nice overall.

[keiser31 5,692]

I like it....

[John348 1,397]

6 hours ago, Ben P. said:

 

I’m away from my books on a roadtrip and am no expert (on anything) anyway, but that D-pillar in particular does not resemble anything I’ve ever seen.

 

 

I agree with the angle of the "D" pillar, something about it, also I would think that the rear side windows would have a slider for ventilation, 

 

Please don't get me wrong it is a real nice looking car and I like it a lot myself 

[plymouthcranbrook 872]

Rarely if ever do I see one of these super high priced cars that I would consider spending the money on even if I had the extra to spend.  But this one is an exception. I really like it.

[Studemax 103]

Custom built, one-off, doesn't matter to me - it's spectacular!

[C Carl 1,794]

John Walker, who until recently had been a long-time neighborhood fixture, was building one.   -  CC 

 

 

[JamesR 925]

2 hours ago, keiser31 said:

I like it....

 

Love it! I think of big woody wagons as the standard transport vehicles of sanitariums and mental hospitals back in the 1950's. I'm pretty sure I got that notion from old movies. 😄 If I had that car, I'd drive it around only while wearing a white orderly's uniform.

[Rusty_OToole 1,985]

Cadillac never offered a station wagon. This one may have had a custom body built when it was new, or it could be a recently rebodied "Phantom". A close examination should reveal the truth if the seller won't tell you or doesn't know.

[Restorer32 2,011]

There is a 1947 Cadillac Woody in a collection in Maryland. I'm sure, we built it for a client.

[Hudsy Wudsy 595]

There was one after market body builder in particular who was known for making Cadillac station wagons, whose name I don't recall. Maybe if one was interested enough, they might delve into the origins of these '50s Cadillac wagons:

https://www.google.com/search?q=cadillac+station+wagon+1950s&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiorZjPgZHtAhULxVkKHTi7DFYQ_AUoAXoECAwQAw&biw=1280&bih=610

Edited November 20, 2020 by Hudsy Wudsy (see edit history)

[J.H.Boland 1,237]

This '49 Cadillac woody was one of two built for MGM studios for ferrying staff and actors around the sets. Steve Plunkett is its' current owner. (RM photo).

[padgett 2,058]

Have never had a pickup but wouldn't pass up a Caddy flower car....

[46 woodie 756]

I agree with Ben and John that "D" pillar is just too thick and doesn't match the lines of the car. The Caddy "Woodie" that's on the lift in the garage has a more pleasing line to it. That being said, I still like the car and the workmanship that went into it.

[bdc 255]

10 hours ago, JamesR said:

 

Love it! I think of big woody wagons as the standard transport vehicles of sanitariums and mental hospitals back in the 1950's. I'm pretty sure I got that notion from old movies. 😄 If I had that car, I'd drive it around only while wearing a white orderly's uniform.

And have someone in the backseat in a straight jacket? 🤪

[Xander Wildeisen 1,828]

https://youtu.be/NVPdZBQm38M

 

[JamesR 925]

3 hours ago, bdc said:

And have someone in the backseat in a straight jacket? 🤪

 

Yes, and have the words "Sunnydale Home for the Criminally Insane" printed on each of the front doors. The guy in the straight jacket would curiously resemble the Sunnydale's head psychiatrist (he's yelling "Im not crazy! You're the crazy one!") and I'd have a slightly warped smile on my face.

Edited November 20, 2020 by JamesR (see edit history)

[Xander Wildeisen 1,828]

One flew over Star Idaho.😄

[SC38DLS 1,539]

It looks good, someone knew what they were doing, it can't be easy fitting some of those bends and joints.   Maybe Cadillac should have made a production woodie. 

[John348 1,397]

8 hours ago, padgett said:

Have never had a pickup but wouldn't pass up a Caddy flower car....

 

I had a two Caddy flower cars over the years the problem is that the front seat is fixed and does not have much adjustment to allow for more leg room. Seems like they were built for short and skinny drivers. They are pretty cool, they have all sorts of drains built in along with storage compartments. If I remember correctly the ones I had were built by S&S 

[KURTRUK 40]

Beautiful.  I think it is a recent build.  Doors look skinned over with the wood.  Whereas real woodie door frames around the windows are generally thicker, I think these just follow existing frames (skinned over).  Then compare the rear (fabricated?) section.  Thicker construction all around.  And what's with the radii around the door bottoms?  Don't see that on original woodie design.  Still beautiful.

[8E45E 1,113]

On 11/22/2020 at 11:24 PM, KURTRUK said:

Beautiful.  I think it is a recent build.  Doors look skinned over with the wood.  Whereas real woodie door frames around the windows are generally thicker, I think these just follow existing frames (skinned over).  Then compare the rear (fabricated?) section.  Thicker construction all around.  And what's with the radii around the door bottoms?  Don't see that on original woodie design.  Still beautiful.

That would (no pun intended!) have been in keeping with what Chrysler did with the Town & Country hardtops in 1949 & '50.  Packard Station Sedans were also wood-skinned on the lower door panels.

 

Craig