1930-31 cabriolet

[Beater]

being fairly new to the A club, I just discovered the cabriolet cars. had no idea have never seen one in real life. what I would like to know, if anyone here has one is the door width. which doors did they use? neat car and from what I have read possably the most leg room of any A. would really like to hear from someone who owns one here, got a few questions

[john charlton]

There are 3 different cabriolet models . The 68A which is 1929 ,the 68B which is 1930/1931 and the 68C which is 1931 only . The doors are unique to the cabriolet no other A has these doors . the 68A and the 68B the door width is approx 27 3/4" inch wide measured at the door handle height . The 68C had an all steel door but I think it was more or less the same width as the 68A and 68B . The later 68B had a sliding adjustable seat . There are 3 variations of the 68 B . 1930 with oval speedo 1930 with round speedo 1930/1931 with round speedo with the sliding seat .The 68C had an adustable seat also.

John in calm before the storm "Ophelia" on the way Suffolk County England .

[ronn]

well the doors are much wider then a roadster, but I think the doors and room on a 31 Vicki are even better, space wise- not talking about the back seat..............

I have 2 cab projects from 1930.

[Beater]

thankyou for the info

[160B]

Originally Posted by john charlton

........... There are 3 variations of the 68 B . 1930 with oval speedo 1930 with round speedo 1930/1931 with round speedo with the sliding seat .The 68C had an adustable seat also.............Suffolk County England .

The third variation of the 68B as did the 68C, had twist inside door handles, replacing the inside lift door handle.

These same handles were used on the 1931 S/W Town Sedan 160B & 160C.

[Beater]

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very interesting. I find this model very prity and think ill keep my eyes open for them

[Jeff P. / MN]

I just sold my ‘29 Cabriolet this past summer after 10 years of ownership. I have owned Tudors, Fordors, a 400-a, a 150-a Wagon and a ‘30 std. Phaeton (currently). In my experience the Cabriolet is the best and most comfortable Model A I have driven. I am 6’1”and 200lbs. I sold my Cabriolet because my friends either had bad backs, bad knees or were too fat to get into the rumbleseat. The Phaeton works well for taking people along.

[Oldbluoval]

I have restored several and am currently working on a 68B. I will tell you they are a difficult and expensive restoration. Many hard to find parts if need and lots of plating work ($$$). But they are cool cars. I especially like the 68C as they have all steel doors and features that correct a few short-comings in the A&B.

[flatford39]

They have wooden sub frames that are available but are expensive and it takes a lot of work to make them fit right. Look for one that doesn't need new wood as there is a ton of it in these cars. 31's have a little less as the doors are all steel.

[Kevin in NJ]

See the link to my 68C website below.

The slant bodies had different seat and steering wheel placement. This gives a bit more room in the car (I stresss a bit).

Cabriolet bodies are unique from the doors rear ward. The major difference is the doors are flush not overlapping like you find the straight windows. The quarters are same between all 68 bodies. The doors are different and I would guess the 68C might be a bit longer, but I do not know. The 68C cowl is the same as the other bodies, just a different top part.

Wood is a problem, but I am aware of the better sources for information on doing the wood work.

[Beater]

thanks for all the info guys