At one time, just about every single car that was on the road had at least a wooden frame to handle the load of the car’s components. It was a holdover from the days when wooden carriage makers got into the new world of car building.
Today, there is still a company that builds its cars with wooden frames. The Morgan Motor Company in the United Kingdom still sources ash for the frame components due to its strength and flexibility.
While most of us may never be able to afford a Morgan, the thought that these beautifully crafted cars are out there made in a very traditional way is enough to warm the heart of any woodworker.
I have always loved the look of the Morgan cars. They were so original in design.
Also you might want to know that Henry Ford came up with an idea to save money building the old model “T” by using the wood from the packing crates and pallets. They used the wood for floor boards and other parts of the car that the steel parts came in.
Original recycling! 🙂
Rog