Spider Deluxe

Cape Codder

Cape Codder

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Can anyone explain what is a "spider deluxe" Roadster as shown in todays "Model A of the Day"? Is this a French built car or a typo?

Thank You!
 
That is a name they use in Europe for a roadster. Thus it is a Deluxe Roadster. There is a French name for it but it escapes me right now. Old age you know. Gar
 
Bonjour:

Here is the photo:
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"Spider" is the generic French word used for a Roadster type car and originates, some say, from the french bastardization of the english word "Speeder" (speedster) or from the look of a 1700's high wheeled, convertible carriage, with four wheels, which some say looked like a spider.

So a French "spider de luxe 1929" is 1929 Deluxe Roadster.

The correct word in French for Roadster is however either Torpédo (used by Ford in France in 1928-1929) or "Roadster" (used by Ford in France in 1930-1932 etc)

"Spider" is also the french word for rumble seat.

Vive la France!
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Brad in Maryland


PS: There is a Facebook group for French Model A owner's if you would like to practice your French: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1134746380225437
 

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