Dream Wagon with Heart of Steel 1949 Ford™ Station Wagon Less Doors=More Sales Every car enthusiast knows the story of the 1949 Fords. Henry Ford II., with his company in danger of financial collapse, spent $72 million to completely redesign the line. This gamble paid off splendidly, providing a $171 million profit and Car of the Year status. One of the models that was completely redone was the Station Wagon. Ford eliminated the 4-door version, claiming parents wanted 2 wide doors rather than 4 narrow ones. More importantly, the body, frame and roof, still produced at their Iron Mountain plant, was all-steel. Even the wood-side panels were now grafted onto the all-steel “Lifeguard” body. The result was their best selling wagon of all time, with 31,412 sold at $2,119. Model Features • Opening Hood • Opening Doors • Opening Top Tailgate • Wagons Came with Standard 6-Cylinder 95hp Engine. A V-8 Cost $145 More • Precision Die-Cast Replica • 1:32 Scale • 6” Long