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Topic author - Posts: 1922
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:23 am
- First Name: Rich
- Last Name: Bingham
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1913 runabout
- Location: Blackfoot, Idaho
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- Posts: 6443
- Joined: Sun Feb 14, 2021 10:08 pm
- First Name: Pat
- Last Name: McNallen
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1926-7 roadster
- Location: Graham, Texas
- MTFCA Number: 51486
- Board Member Since: 2021
Re: Before coupes
C. L. Maven, Physician / Surgeon (?)
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- Posts: 6815
- Joined: Fri Jan 04, 2019 10:51 am
- First Name: Richard
- Last Name: Eagle
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1909 TR 1914 TR 1915 Rd 1920 Spdstr 1922 Coupe 1925 Tudor
- Location: Idaho Falls, ID
- MTFCA Number: 1219
- Contact:
Re: Before coupes
Before Coupes wasn't all that long. They were around from almost the start.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/25 ... 1327152418
Most had very elegant styling and appointments.http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/25 ... 1327152418
When did I do that?
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Topic author - Posts: 1922
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:23 am
- First Name: Rich
- Last Name: Bingham
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1913 runabout
- Location: Blackfoot, Idaho
Re: Before coupes
I posted that title kind of tongue in cheek, realizing the '09-'10 catalogues showed coupe bodies on Model Ts. I'm not sure when they re-appeared, but I know for a fact there was no 1913 Ford coupe available for the good doctor to purchase, had he actually wanted one.
I really don't know how the "doctor's coupe" thing got started. It wasn't too long ago I posted an old photo of a Blackfoot, Idaho doctor in his R or S runabout. This photo is from Ashton, Idaho historic files, maybe Idaho medical men were staunch believers in the benefits of fresh air ??
Rich, thanks for that photo parade of early coupes !! Enjoyable to see !
I really don't know how the "doctor's coupe" thing got started. It wasn't too long ago I posted an old photo of a Blackfoot, Idaho doctor in his R or S runabout. This photo is from Ashton, Idaho historic files, maybe Idaho medical men were staunch believers in the benefits of fresh air ??
Rich, thanks for that photo parade of early coupes !! Enjoyable to see !
"Get a horse !"
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Re: Before coupes
Doctor's coupe, opera coupe... I've heard these terms for years, but I've never heard or read why they are associated.
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- First Name: Dennis
- Last Name: Seth
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1922 Coupe 1927 Touring
- Location: Jefferson Ohio
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Re: Before coupes
There was a Ford ad done back in the day showing a doctor making a late house call getting out of a T Coupe. Look like a 24/25 I think. Ad says something like it is perfect car for a doctor. That is where I think that term Doctors Coupe came from.
I am sure someone will post it shortly.
I am sure someone will post it shortly.