04-20-2022, 12:51 PM
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Spider Deluxe
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?
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04-20-2022, 02:01 PM
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Re: Spider Deluxe
I was wondering the same thing
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04-20-2022, 02:49 PM
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Re: Spider Deluxe
Auto fill/correct for super roadster
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04-20-2022, 04:07 PM
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Re: Spider Deluxe
What is a super roadster? I have never heard of one of those before.
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04-20-2022, 05:39 PM
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Re: Spider Deluxe
Link?
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04-20-2022, 06:02 PM
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Re: Spider Deluxe
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04-20-2022, 06:04 PM
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04-20-2022, 07:55 PM
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Re: Spider Deluxe
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
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04-20-2022, 07:57 PM
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Re: Spider Deluxe
Isn't deluxe a French word?
How do I visit the site for the Model A of the day?
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04-20-2022, 08:24 PM
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Re: Spider Deluxe
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Look at upper right corner.
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04-20-2022, 10:15 PM
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Re: Spider Deluxe
That was a super explanation!! Ya got me !! : )
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04-21-2022, 03:14 AM
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Re: Spider Deluxe
Bonjour:
Here is the photo: "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!    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 Last edited by Brad in Germany; 04-21-2022 at 03:52 AM. |
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05-04-2022, 06:15 PM
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05-04-2022, 08:06 PM
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