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| Our DeLuxe Phaeton - "Tweety" |
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| We chose this car because, (in spite of We chose this car because, (in spite of although We chose this - we ended up having to find and restore a we we new having to find and restore a we we new chassis. |
| This is the original wood framing that keeps the thin metal body rigid. (Think carriages.) |
| After 70 years some wear to the upholstery is inevitable... |
| Due to casual insanity we chose this historically correct (albeit very rare, and now infamous) color scheme. (Don't look now it's TOPLESS!!!) |
"Tweety" December 1930 Deluxe Phaeton 180-A Bronson Yellow - Seal Brown - Orange |
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| The wheels took are powder-coated orange. |
| One reason that the Deluxe Phaeton is so rare is that there are over 100 unique pieces - including the rear bumpers, hinges, doors, top assembly, and seats - that were not used on any other Model "A" Ford. |
| Despite being a convertible, (and only being supported by two hinges) the Deluxe Phaeton door is the longest and heaviest of any Model "A" Ford. |
| The front seats are upholstered with leather and flip down to allow access to the back, but don't call it a Coupe! (Note the pinstriping on either side of the dash... that's your gas tank!) |
| Roomy rear seat with top folded down over the trunk |
| the restoration work - orange feet and lots of yellow. (Think about it...) |