1951 Ford Country Squire

Description

“America’s most beautiful station wagon—styled for smart suburban living!” The 1951 Ford Country Squire marked a pivotal moment in American automotive history as one of the earliest examples of the postwar station wagon boom. Introduced as part of Ford’s full-size lineup, the Country Squire was notable for its distinctive “woodie” styling — featuring real wood trim over a steel body, a transitional design that bridged the gap between traditional wood-bodied wagons and the all-steel models that would soon follow. 

Built on the Ford Custom Deluxe chassis, the 1951 model came with a 239 cu-in flathead V8 engine, producing 100 horsepower. It featured a three-speed manual transmission, with optional overdrive, and could seat up to eight passengers, making it ideal for growing suburban families in the postwar era. For 1951, Ford outsourced the final assembly of the wood trim to Ionia Body Company, a supplier of wood bodies to other manufacturers, and this would be the last year Country Squire to feature real wood paneling before Ford transitioned to simulated woodgrain. 

This Sea Island Green 1951 Ford Country Squire is an older restoration that looks stock but is powered by a newer Ford 289 cu-in V8, four-speed automatic transmission, and other upgrades.  

Highlights 

• Last year for Country Squire with real wood trim 

• Finished in Sea Island Green (M14555) over a red vinyl interior 

• Ford 289 cu-in V8 featuring: 

  • Edelbrock 4 bbl AVS2 carburetor with electric choke 

  • Edelbrock performance intake manifold 

  • Edelbrock valve covers 

  • Mr. Gasket adjustable fuel pressure regulator 

  • MSD ignition 

  • Ford Racing ignition wires 

• Four-speed Ford AOD automatic transmission  

• The chassis number (B1RH120739) decodes as: 

  • B – 239 cubic inch Flathead V8 engine (100 horsepower) 

  • 1 – Model year 1951 

  • R – San Jose, California, assembly plant 

  • H – Country Squire Station Wagon body style 

  • 120739 – Sequential production  

Features 

• Other updates include: 

  • Griffin aluminum radiator 

  • Tubular lower A-Arms 

  • Coilover front shocks 

  • 2 1/2-inch dual exhaust 

  • Long tube headers 

  • Vintage Air A/C and heat 

  • Power steering 

  • Power front disc brakes 

  • Forever Sharp 15-inch wood steering wheel 

  • Tilt steering column 

  • Digital Gauge Panel 

  • Kenwood AM/FM/CD Bluetooth radio 

  • Fulton Co. sun shield 

  • Wide whitewall tires 

Known Imperfections 

• Light rust on some lower panels and the underside 

• Minor paint imperfections 

• Some chrome pitting  

• Fuel gauge functional but miscalibrated. 100 is full 50 is empty

Included 

• Floor mats

• Aftermarket throttle pedal 

 Ownership History

The consignor has owned this 1951 Ford Country Squire since 2023.

Additional Notes 

A Broad Arrow Auctions Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Broad Arrow Auctions is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hagerty.  

Contact: William Cooper   Phone: 469.463.4542   email: wcooper@hagerty.com