A question about a 29 std coupe vs 5 window coupe.

[Fred K-OR]

Here is the old guy that knows little about the different models of Model A's. But I was looking at what a person called a 1929 "5 window coupe" and compared it to my 1929 std coupe. To me, except for the rumble seat, it looked the same to me. Please advise this old guy on the difference.

[1931 flamingo]

they're all 5 window coupes until the 32's on up when they also made 3 window's. Unless I'm missing something.

Paul in CT

[RcT]

I think they are all five window coupes; Standards and specials, fro '28 thru '31... which brings up an interesting point about the early and mid-thirties models... did Ford offer both 3 and 5 window models? The 3 window are the much sought after models today. It seems odd to me that a buyer would opt for the tree window model, as it seems to really intensify the blind area. I guess something for everybody.

[Lycoming-8]

It appears that the only "3 window coupes" for '28/'29 were the various soft top cars, like business coupe, sport coupe, and cabriolet. Of course the later '29 business coupes had the oval windows and were therefore rather unique.

[LukeDahlinger]

Originally Posted by RcT

I think they are all five window coupes; Standards and specials, fro '28 thru '31... which brings up an interesting point about the early and mid-thirties models... did Ford offer both 3 and 5 window models? The 3 window are the much sought after models today. It seems odd to me that a buyer would opt for the tree window model, as it seems to really intensify the blind area. I guess something for everybody.

Ford made both 3 & 5 window versions from 1932-36. In '37 the 3 window coupe was dropped.

[Marco Tahtaras]

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It's important to note there was no such thing as a "standard Coupe" until early 1930 when the new "Deluxe" Coupe was introduced. Then the word "Standard" was added to the previous models to make a distinction. The same applied to Phaetons beginning late June 1930 and Roadsters beginning late July 1930, and finally the Tudors in July 1931.

To be clear, the word "Standard" wasn't used on ANY models in 1928-29.

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

I'll still call "VERMIN," my Early "29 Standard Coupe!! Chief always said, "Model A's are the STANDARD OF THE PO' MAN'S WORLD!"
Marco, if I inadvertantly called you Harpo, would you still let me buy your lunch? Bill W.

[Colorado Greg]

Originally Posted by Marco Tahtaras

It's important to note there was no such thing as a "standard Coupe" until early 1930 when the new "Deluxe" Coupe was introduced. Then the word "Standard" was added to the previous models to make a distinction. The same applied to Phaetons beginning late June 1930 and Roadsters beginning late July 1930, and finally the Tudors in July 1931.

To be clear, the word "Standard" wasn't used on ANY models in 1928-29.

So they went from a "coupe" to a "special coupe" then back to a "coupe"? Did they use the distinction of "sport coupe", "business coupe", "special coupe" in '28 and '29 or did they just go by number desigation?
I have always called my '29 a "standard coupe" and this is the first I've heard of it only being called a "coupe". It does make sense now that you've explained the "deluxe coupe" part, just trying to understand.

[theHIGHLANDER]

28-9 also had some "leather back" tops on the "5" window.


I never got the significance of a fixed soft top on the Sport/Buisness coupes. Anyone care to offer opinions?

[Barry B./ Ma.]

Originally Posted by theHIGHLANDER

28-9 also had some "leather back" tops on the "5" window.


I never got the significance of a fixed soft top on the Sport/Buisness coupes. Anyone care to offer opinions?

Yes, the leatherback coupe of 28/29 was called the special coupe and was the only coupe made from mid 28 to mid 29 then the steelback coupe was put back into production. Early 28 to mid 28's were steel back coupes. That's the way I understand it. The sport/business coupes had a different style numbers and were called either sport or business coupes.

[Fred K-OR]

Originally Posted by Marco Tahtaras

It's important to note there was no such thing as a "standard Coupe" until early 1930 when the new "Deluxe" Coupe was introduced. Then the word "Standard" was added to the previous models to make a distinction. The same applied to Phaetons beginning late June 1930 and Roadsters beginning late July 1930, and finally the Tudors in July 1931.

To be clear, the word "Standard" wasn't used on ANY models in 1928-29.

So if I understand it the terms used correctly, the 1929 "standard" coupe, 5 window coupe or just coupe are all the same car. Thanks Marco for the info.