It is rare, indeed, to see an unrestored woodie in this condition. The owners, Harvey and Betty McEwan of White Rock, B.C., say it has only been maintained and that the paint, wood, and interior are original. "Maintained" is perhaps an understatement, as the wood in these vehicles has a tendency to deteriorate over the years. Restoration can be very expensive. The Buick Roadmaster was the last "real" wood-bodied wagon manufactured in North America... after that it was all fakery. 1953 was a year for Buick firsts, however, including an overhead-valve V-8, 4-barrel carburetor, and power steering. A mere 670 woodie wagons were made, 12 are believed to have survived.