Whatever you call it, the space in the back is lit, finished in aluminum, and has two compartments for the storage of smaller items.
"Blackwood's exterior design remains true to the luxury image of the Lincoln marque," Mays said, "while resurrecting the possibilities of a woody." The outside of the trunk/bed is covered with more than 20 square feet of Wenge wood, which Mays says is a dark, dense, striated (or striped) wood from central Africa." The wood is sealed with a clear epoxy to protect it from the elements, Mays said, while "highlighting the natural beauty of the grain."
Brushed aluminum strips define each band of wood to "add to the overall luxury look" and are designed as a modern twist on the "woody" concept, which traditionally used different colored wood strips in between larger wood bands. The exterior panels not covered in the Wenge wood are finished in clearcoat, high-gloss black paint. The name Blackwood stretches across the rear of the vehicle in chrome letters and is derived from the use of the rich, dark-colored wood and black laquer finished sheetmetal.
Inside, Blackwood is meant to remind its occupants of the Navigator, with Wenge wood accents on the steering wheel and instrument panel. Underneath all of this is a 4x2 F-series pickup chassis that's been lowered three inches to give Blackwood "a more stately stance" on 19-inch, solid cast, polished aluminum wheels fitted with P286R60-19 tires. Power comes from Ford's workhorse 5.4-liter, DOHC V-8 and that's good enough to put the Blackwood into the Class III traler towing group, which is good enough to tow a boat or a horse trailer. Mays said the 4-door configuration of the passenger are and the unique trunk/bed give the Blackwood "the look and feel of a touring coach from the 1930s. Its sophistication is relaxed and confident, while having the versatility and capability to carry four sets of golf clubs."