There was a time from the 1930s through the 1950s when wood was used to augment automobile body panels. In the 1960s, actual wood was phased out in favor of decals and plastic inserts, presumably for ease of manufacture and safety reasons. By the 1980s, faux wood grain paneling had degenerated from simulation to near caricature. This is perhaps best exemplified by the Chrysler Woody LeBaron of the 1980s. Find this 1983 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible Woody sale in Brady, NE for $4,750 via craigslist.
