Coupe variety

[Peter J]

History buffs,
It seems like some body styles through the years remained fairly stable however, the coupes had a lot of changes. Was this because of production costs, sales, or just change for the sake of change? My Special Coupe seems sort of an orphan like some of the others.
Just curious,
Pete

 

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

I also think that often times some of those bodystyles were only popular in certain areas. Maybe it was because they were only available or promoted in localized areas??

The same thing kinda applies to the Briggs & Murray Fordor Sedan bodystyles too. While I realize it seems the 1928/'29 Coupe bodystyle was filled with many style and changes but as you start to think it through, there were all kinds of differences in the Sedan styles too. In 1928-29 there were the 60A, B, & C's. Also the 155 A & B's, the 165 A & B's, and the 170A. Then for 1930 & '31, it was the same thing all over with many variations.

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[Special Coupe Frank]

It is my understanding that the "Special Coupe" 49 A was created in mid-1928 due to problems with stamping the curved rear roof sections as used on the 45 A "Standard Coupe".

From what I've read, the "Standard Coupe" was not available from June 1928 - June 1929, only the "Special Coupe" in its place, as well as the "Business Coupe" and "Sport Coupe" ?

If that is indeed the case, it would seem that more Special Coupes should be around today ...

For two years now, I've had my eyes open here in Eastern PA, both at Hershey and Macungie, and have not seen another Special Coupe, in any condition.

I think the Standard Coupe - Special Coupe - Standard Coupe was necessitated by production issues, not "change for change's sake".

Anyone have better info ?