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theohiodude · 10-29-2015, 10:08 AM

Can anyone please tell me,What was the last model year for the Ford business coupe? Thanks

Vic Piano · 10-29-2015, 10:25 AM

I believe that '41 was the last year the Ford used 'Business Coupe' to identify a particular model however, I have seen '53 Ford Mainline Coupes with a cargo deck in the rear seat area. I think that would classify them as Business Coupes...???

1942deluxe · 10-29-2015, 10:30 AM

Vic, 47-48's were listed as a "business coupe" in the sales literature. The newest one I ever saw in person was a 1957 and it did not have a rear seat. Along the way they were listed as a "coupe" or 3 pass. coupe. I suspect that designation ended in the era of the 1960 model. The later models were listed as a "business sedan" and I can't find anything after 1960 for that designation. To my knowledge the shorter roof coupe would've ended in 1956 so you could say that was the end of the business coupes.

Lanny · 10-29-2015, 11:55 AM

I found information in the book I have, "90 Years of Ford" by George Dammann,
shows the 1956 3 passenger as a Business Sedan, but in 1957, and '58, they show
a model 70-D as a 3 passenger Business Coupe, and of course, No backseat.

The book also shows a 3 Passenger, Custom 300 Business Coupe,
for '59 and '60 model 64-G, style 33.

In 1961 Ford dropped the Business Coupe model.

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theohiodude · 10-29-2015, 12:02 PM

Thanks to all who answered. I need to oder a interior panel kit & Mac's only listed kits for 4 doors & what they are calling a business coupe. I have regular 2 door coupe,so I believe that's what I need. Thanks again

Vic Piano · 10-29-2015, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 1942deluxe

Vic, 47-48's were listed as a "business coupe" in the sales literature. The newest one I ever saw in person was a 1957 and it did not have a rear seat. Along the way they were listed as a "coupe" or 3 pass. coupe. I suspect that designation ended in the era of the 1960 model. The later models were listed as a "business sedan" and I can't find anything after 1960 for that designation. To my knowledge the shorter roof coupe would've ended in 1956 so you could say that was the end of the business coupes.

I thought that might be the case but I didn't have my '47 sales brochure available to check. I do vaguely remember seeing a '57 Ford without a rear seat, when I was a kid in Georgia... Thought it was a Moonshine Car...

scicala · 10-29-2015, 03:04 PM

1954 was the last year there was a REAL coupe with a shorter roof (not 1956).
Don't know if it was ever labeled as a Business Coupe though. I think the Customline version was called a Club Coupe. Maybe they called the Mainline coupe a business coupe ? Not sure.

Sal

10-29-2015, 10:08 AM	#1
theohiodude Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: ohio Posts: 3	question Can anyone please tell me,What was the last model year for the Ford business coupe? Thanks

10-29-2015, 10:25 AM	#2
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: question I believe that '41 was the last year the Ford used 'Business Coupe' to identify a particular model however, I have seen '53 Ford Mainline Coupes with a cargo deck in the rear seat area. I think that would classify them as Business Coupes...??? __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

10-29-2015, 10:30 AM	#3
1942deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Albion, PA Posts: 731	Re: question Vic, 47-48's were listed as a "business coupe" in the sales literature. The newest one I ever saw in person was a 1957 and it did not have a rear seat. Along the way they were listed as a "coupe" or 3 pass. coupe. I suspect that designation ended in the era of the 1960 model. The later models were listed as a "business sedan" and I can't find anything after 1960 for that designation. To my knowledge the shorter roof coupe would've ended in 1956 so you could say that was the end of the business coupes. Last edited by 1942deluxe; 10-29-2015 at 10:43 AM. Reason: more information

10-29-2015, 11:55 AM	#4
Lanny Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mn Posts: 2,423	Re: question I found information in the book I have, "90 Years of Ford" by George Dammann, shows the 1956 3 passenger as a Business Sedan, but in 1957, and '58, they show a model 70-D as a 3 passenger *Business Coupe,* and of course, No backseat. The book also shows a 3 Passenger, Custom 300 Business Coupe, for '59 and '60 model 64-G, style 33. In 1961 Ford dropped the Business Coupe model. . __________________ If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy. But if daddy ain't happy...RUN What I GOT DONE TODAY... I put my rear-end in the recliner, and now I'm going to rest up & watch TV.

10-29-2015, 12:02 PM	#5
theohiodude Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: ohio Posts: 3	Re: question Thanks to all who answered. I need to oder a interior panel kit & Mac's only listed kits for 4 doors & what they are calling a business coupe. I have regular 2 door coupe,so I believe that's what I need. Thanks again

10-29-2015, 03:04 PM	#7
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,715	Re: question 1954 was the last year there was a REAL coupe with a shorter roof (not 1956). Don't know if it was ever labeled as a Business Coupe though. I think the Customline version was called a Club Coupe. Maybe they called the Mainline coupe a business coupe ? Not sure. Sal