Ford's BEST looking Model A body style is...

I'm sure glad I don't need to make such a decision! However it's easier for me to narrow it down to two or three 'keepers' after being around almost every model for periods of time. My tastes have become simpler and I suppose my Deluxe Fordor rates among the the highest due to it's stately demeanor and incredible comfort.

By contrast there are a few models I'd love to restore that I don't believe have ever been presented to their full potential but wouldn't necessarily feel a personal attachment to the particular body style.
 
The business coupe with oval windows was my grand mothers favorite. We had a real nice all original one that was sold to a father and son in Lake City, FL around 1982. Sure would like to find it. However my vote would be, shoot I can't decide.:-) I like them all. OK, I like the 31 Roadster with the top and windshield folded down.,, no, that's cause that's what I have. Seriously, the best looking is the A400 with the top up. That's my vote.
 
I own a March 28 AR Sport Coupe and a 31 slant window cabriolet. I have also previously owned a 31 slant window sedan and a 31 steel back Victoria. I am very partial to all of the slant window bodies but the 400A has to be the most beautiful. Since I can't afford one I will stick with the 68C
 
I'm with Peter...Deluxe Phaeton 180a...been looking for one since I was 16, found it when I was 50 and have been working on finding all the missing parts since then...Now I have about three.
 
But there was a 29 Biz Coupe that I could not get when I was 16 and sett;ed for a Tudor...Sure did like that round port hole in the top...
 
Mine since 1976 , owned it longer and appreciate it more than any other
 

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This is like asking you which one of your 6 kids you like the best!

Coups are cute - Roadsters are sporty - Phaetons are elegant - Pickups are utilitarian -
But I like my 1931 Town Sedan
 
I agree went Brent, the one I just finished is my favorite for the time!
 

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dave in australia said:
I'm with you Steve. My favourite body style is the 29 business coupe. None were bought to Oz originally, but I have been acquiring parts to have one eventually.
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Many of you named the best looking Model A style as the business coupe. That prompted 2 questions for me. What is the difference between a Business and Sport Coupe? And I am a little biased of course, but that style seems to emulate the convertible much like the vinyl top options in the 60's and 70's. Why wouldn't the "real thing" be more desirable?

Oh and my vote for this poll is a '29 Cabriolet. ;)
 
29Cabriolet said:
Many of you named the best looking Model A style as the business coupe. That prompted 2 questions for me. What is the difference between a Business and Sport Coupe? And I am a little biased of course, but that style seems to emulate the convertible much like the vinyl top options in the 60's and 70's. Why wouldn't the "real thing" be more desirable?

Oh and my vote for this poll is a '29 Cabriolet. ;)
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Hi Stan, I think they are basically the same but the business coupe is more spartan with certain differences such as the top material, no opening rear window and came with a standard trunk vs. the rumble on the sport coupe. The Special coupe, business coupe and sport coupe were the same from the belt rail down as far as I recall.
 
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