Was there a 3 window Model A coupe

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I found this photo claiming to be 1928 special coupe. It looks like a 28/29 Model A with my limited experience

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There were 2 prototype 30-31 3 window Coupes made, one with a straight windshield and another with a slant windshield. The S/W Coupe evidently still exists.

As for this creation, James nailed it pretty good! I've seen a couple 30-31 Coupes done the same way as this Coupe and they look as out of proportion as this one does.
 
This one looks like a truck that had a coupe rear section added except the rear of the cab is 30/31 style not 28/29. Looks odd to say the least.
 
sorry I don't remember who sent this photos...fwiw,jm
 

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I noticed that the car is "wrong hand drive". There's a few odd foreign Fords out there. That one's not too hateful. I kinda like it...
 
I think you can buy a fiberglass three window coupe. I think some of the circle track people liked them. I know the three window coupes from 32 to 36 bring big bucks but I like the five window coupes better. I think they just look better. All old Fords are cute and they all bring back happy memories. I always felt sorry for kids in high school that drove some ugly old Dodge or Chevy.
 
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I wonder what this back section came from, the rear window looks too short, but I don't see any welds were it was chopped.
 
This is one of the survivors, taken at the San Diego National Meet many years ago.
 

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Marco Tahtaras said:
Looking at the brace above the latch pillar it appears to made from a Sport/Business Coupe. With no provision for a rear belt moulding it looks a bit odd.

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im going to add my 2 cents. And say that looks like a drippy fire weld on the mate above the shelf on the far side.
 
I hate to bring up an old thread, but the maroon car was last known by someone that owned Ford Parts Obsolete, I presume that would be Joe Mac? Unfortunately he is no longer with us, but my question is.. Where would that car have gone?

Hopefully the mystery unravels
 
I remember seeing a photo of an experimental one-off 3 window 1931 Model A Coupe with the body built by Budd in the book below. According to the story, the car never made it into production. I believe it was cancelled probably due to plans being made for the '32 models and management decided to move a 3 window couple into the 1932 model lineup.

https://openlibrary.org/books/OL3166201M/The_Ford_Model_A_as_Henry_built_it

My copy of the book is packed away since we are in the process of moving and can't get to it. Someone out there has a copy and perhaps can verify.
 
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