[Dick Carne]

For years I have been of the impression that the 1930 Deluxe Roadster was the only Ford model that was expressly specified to include dual sidemounts as "standard" equipment. In that regard, I was of the impression that Ford had enhanced the roadster (by offering a "deluxe" model) and added the two-door phaeton (and others to follow) in an attempt to increase sales that had otherwise been negatively impacted during the first part of 1930 as a result of the depression. Obviously with the 1931 models, the return to a single rear mounted spare was once again implemented.