The Ford Barn

700rpm · 02-07-2021, 11:44 PM

Most Model A’s that can accomodate one now have a rumble seat, due likely to some nostalgic idea of the Model A era. But I wonder how many original buyers of the “New Model A” actually looked upon the rumble seat as a desirable item. Certainly they were a feature of the era, and standard on the higher priced A’s, but I wonder how many buyers poneyed up for the RS as an accessory, either during or after the sale.

Full disclosure:I converted the RS in my ‘29 business coupe (my avatar) back to a trunk, because first, I found it dangerous for passengers in today’s traffic; second, the car came stock with a trunk, and I like my cars "as original”; and third, a trunk is much more practical. I think they look better than a RS when open, too.

But are there any records of how many cars rolled out with factory installed rumbles?

02-07-2021, 11:44 PM	#1
700rpm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 5,919	The vaunted rumble seat... Most Model A’s that can accomodate one now have a rumble seat, due likely to some nostalgic idea of the Model A era. But I wonder how many original buyers of the “New Model A” actually looked upon the rumble seat as a desirable item. Certainly they were a feature of the era, and standard on the higher priced A’s, but I wonder how many buyers poneyed up for the RS as an accessory, either during or after the sale. Full disclosure:I converted the RS in my ‘29 business coupe (my avatar) back to a trunk, because first, I found it dangerous for passengers in today’s traffic; second, the car came stock with a trunk, and I like my cars "as original”; and third, a trunk is much more practical. I think they look better than a RS when open, too. But are there any records of how many cars rolled out with factory installed rumbles? __________________ Ray Horton, Portland, OR As you go through life, keep your eye on the donut, not the hole. Last edited by 700rpm; 02-08-2021 at 07:29 PM.