03-07-2011, 08:13 PM | #1 |
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Opera Coupe?
Hi all,
My father and I are looking into getting this project Model A. The seller is calling it an "Opera Coupe," which is new to me as far as A's go. The slant of the rear window doesn't look right to either of us. It looks like a sport coupe that someone modified. Does an opera couple even exist for the Model A? If so, can anyone tell if this is a legitimate one? Thanks, Nick |
03-07-2011, 08:18 PM | #2 |
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Re: Opera Coupe?
It is a '29 Business Coupe.
Edited to add: It is in the style of a '29 Business Coupe. |
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03-07-2011, 08:19 PM | #3 |
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many people called the "OPERA" as to the shape of the window but as above it was or is a business coupe!
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03-07-2011, 08:31 PM | #4 |
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Well, what do you know. I would have bet anything that window was an add-on.
Are these particularly sought-after or hard to find? I'd never seen one before. Nick |
03-07-2011, 08:59 PM | #5 |
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here's a couple pics...fwiw,jm
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03-07-2011, 09:16 PM | #7 |
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There is a picture of a 1929 Business Coupe on the cover of the March/April 2011 Restorer magazine
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03-07-2011, 09:44 PM | #9 |
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I have one of those, also referred to as a "Doctors Coupe" they are much like a Sport Coupe but the rear Roof Bow is shorter and supported by an elliptical brace with a boot attached to the Bow
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03-07-2011, 09:52 PM | #10 |
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Here's another one....
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In my most humble opinion...the 1929 Business Coupe with oval windows (54-A) is probably the best looking Model A Ford "Coupe" style Ford made...I am druling over these photos.
nellis003...go for it and I hope to God you do not plan to make a frickin hot rod out of it because if you do...let me know and I will personally come get it from you! Pluck |
03-07-2011, 10:10 PM | #12 |
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Here's a few more of the same car I posted above. You really can't go wrong with Andalusite Blue. Note how different it looks in all sorts of light.
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03-07-2011, 10:12 PM | #13 |
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Luke...your killing me!
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03-07-2011, 10:37 PM | #14 |
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Luke ,Keep sending pic's . I like to see Steve try to kill himself. Steve can I have your coupe if you do.
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03-07-2011, 11:00 PM | #15 |
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For some reason, those oval quarter windows have become known as "opera" windows, especially when they reappeared on cars in the 1970's...
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03-08-2011, 12:00 AM | #16 |
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Before you get all excited by all the gorgeous photos of superior business coupes posted here and pay too much for the car, notice that the top on the car you are considering was done poorly. This indicates a lack of concern for good detail or poor maintenance. What other areas of this car were done as sloppily as the area of the top below the window?
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I also noticed the poorly done top right off, as Pat mentioned. I wonder if this was a sport coupe with windows added, since it also has the added cowl lights. It would be nice if they didn't also change the trunk to a rumble seat.
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03-08-2011, 01:02 AM | #18 |
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The 2 piece painted Belt Moulding that separates the top from Quarters and upper rear body panel is missing in that photo.always tough to find ,hopefully it's around there and goes with the car
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03-08-2011, 01:15 AM | #19 |
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Luke -- Nice coupe. Were trunk liners standard equipment on the coupes? I haven't found any in the repop catalogs, but I intend to put them in my '31 coupe. Looks like it wouldn't be a major challenge to make my own. So your coupe is Andalusite blue -- very nice to see that Andalusite is actually blue. Mine is what I would call "Andalusite Black." Only looks a little blue in a glaring summer sun.
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03-08-2011, 03:23 AM | #20 |
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Luke,
Would be interested to know what date is stamped on the fire wall. I am curious as I have a Feb 29 Business Coupe which does not have the oval window and never did. It is essentially a Very Late 1928 style, or a sport coupe without the landau irons, or zippered rear window. I have seen several of the oval window style over the years, but never another of the blind quarter style. Thanks. |
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