Last weekend Hubby and I went to the Woodie Show at the beach. As you might guess (if you didn't know), a Woodie is a car (usually a station wagon) with wood paneling along the side.
Woodies were first produced in the mid-1930's and continued until the late 1960's. It is the Woodies of the 1950's and 1960's that are associated with southern California's surf culture.
Some of the cars feature beautiful wood inside as well as outside.
Their owners have lovingly restored these vehicles inside and out and under the bonnet.
This is what an unrestored Woodie looks like next to a restored model.
A close-up of another Woodie needing some care and attention (and a fair amount of money).
Woodies are often given bright, rich colours. These look like a row of ice lollies (popsicles).
This is a really early Woodie. Check out the straight up steering wheel.
Hubby in his Woodie shirt.
Some owners collect period/surf related items.
And have a sense of humour.
Woodies were also manufactured in England. A Morris Minor from the year I was born. How comes it looks better than I do!
One from 1967.
A mini Woodie brought by it's owner all the way from Canada.
What fun! Great pictures and colorful cars. You have many fun places to visit and interesting things to do there in So. Cal.
ReplyDeleteThat's one of the things I really like about this area.
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