Rumble Seat vs. trunk values

[smittykid]

For a 29 Special Coupe-all things being equal between the 2 cars except one is a trunk model and the other has the rumble seat-what would the difference in value be between the 2 cars? All opinions welcome. Smitty

[Charlie Stephens]

I don't know what the market says but to me it would be a wash. The market would probably favor the rumble seat by a few hundred dollars, which is less than the cost of making the change. I put a rumble seat in my '32 roadster and never use it. A trunk is much more practical.

Charlie Stephens

[C26Pinelake]

I have four cars with rumble seats and they sure get more attention than my trunk cars. Also they seem to sell for more when you compare the listings. If you have grand kids you can put them in the rumble seat but you can't put them in the trunk whereas you can put groceries in the rumble seat.
Wayne

[Tom Wesenberg]

I don't own a Coupe or Roadster, but I'd probably prefer the trunk.
Which ever one I bought, I wouldn't change it, and also think the value of each would be about equal.

[wrndln]

Personally I would go with the trunk. Unless you remove the seatback and cushion of a rumble seat, you would have much less room for stuff in the trunk. I think many people that have rumble seats in their coupes or roadsters wish they had trunks. To me, rumble seats in standard coupes, business coupes and special coupes are not all that great in that the people inside the car can't easily communicate with anyone in the rumble seat. In a roadster or sports coupe, there is a flap that allows the two groups to talk. Just my opinion.
Rusty Nelson

[George Miller]

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If you use your car a lot. A trunk is the way to go. My 28 sports coupe has the rumble seat. I do not like it. It is hard to carry any thing in the rumble area. I have a Grand Son but he cannot ride back there, because he has to be in a child car seat.

Plus people want to get in there to try out the seat. They are a little hard on the fender paint. I solved the problem, took the seat out.

[H. L. Chauvin]

Hi Smitty,

FWIW; Simple response, (from a Simple person):

Rumble vs. Trunk Value may depend on "who" is buying the Coupe, i.e.:

A. A more cautious guy who would prefer hand rails on a foot bridge when crossing a deep gorge with his grandkids may prefer a Coupe with a trunk; &,

B. A less cautious guy who would prefer to cross a deep gorge on a tight rope with his grandkids with no safety net below may prefer a Coupe with rumble seat.

C. Then after throwing in the Senior Citizen Factor, appears most Seniors who drive around fast driving cell phone users today would prefer to go the hand rail route.

D. In summary, appears the Coupe's value just depends on different values.

Hope this helps.

[ronn]

On this site, the preference seems to be toward trunks.
I agree with C26 on the resale of rumbles-I think in many cases, they are the deciding factor on a purchase. I would add 500-1000. for a rumble.

[peters180a/170b]

This question was asked before ...Rumble seat gets a few more bucks .The "A" people in the know... that a roadster [30/31] is RARE with a trunk. The trunk is more practical in all ways... Over the years i don't know why someone would pay more for a rumble seat unless they have Grand kids...but think again,, now a days would you seat anyone in a rumble seat driving on the roads today WITH all the crazy's out there ???? ... I restored a 30 standard roadster with a trunk and received more compliments then someone with a Deluxe Roadster with a rumble seat...Coupes are no different...

[BlueSunoco]

Originally Posted by peters180a/170b

This question was asked before ...Rumble seat gets a few more bucks .The "A" people in the know... that a roadster [30/31] is RARE with a trunk. The trunk is more practical in all ways... Over the years i don't know why someone would pay more for a rumble seat unless they have Grand kids...but think again,, now a days would you seat anyone in a rumble seat driving on the roads today WITH all the crazy's out there ???? ... I restored a 30 standard roadster with a trunk and received more compliments then someone with a Deluxe Roadster with a rumble seat...Coupes are no different...

I see that too. When I see a '30 or '31 Roadster especially, with a trunk, my eye is more drawn to THAT car I guess because so many were converted to rumble seats. Don't get me wrong I love a Dlx. Roadster but go gaga (sorry Lady) over a '30-'31 STANDARD Roadster and with the rear mount spare. And blackwalls and black rims. Just an opinion means nothing, but in answer to the original question 'yes' a rumble seat will add a few more dollars in value over a trunk................

[C26Pinelake]

My father in law says trunks are for people that can't afford rumble seats but they will never admit to it ( lol ). They always say you can't haul enough in a rumble seat. Well what do you use your A for pleasure driving or for hauling stuff ?
Wayne

[CarlG]

Originally Posted by C26Pinelake

... Well what do you use your A for pleasure driving or for hauling stuff ? Wayne

Anyone that has been on a tour that lasts for several days would know that space is at a premium, especially if the wife is along.

[pooch]

Funny about carrying stuff and needing a trunk.

I put 8 foot boards out of the rumble sometimes to haul .

With lid open you can carry more and bigger stuff than a trunk

[P.S.]

For safety reasons, I would NEVER put someone in the rumble seat of a Model A unless it was for a parade.

I cannot think of a more unsafe way to operate a Model A than to place a human being in a rumble seat. God help them if (when) you get rear-ended, sideswiped, run off the road, etc.

Besides...... All you need to do is look at the trunk space available in a trunk equipped coupe to know that is a good thing. My friend has a 29 with the trunk still and it is awesome! It gets lots of attention.


In my opinion, the coupe with a trunk is far more valuable (and increasingly rare) than the coupes with rumble seats.

[C26Pinelake]

Originally Posted by P.S.

For safety reasons, I would NEVER put someone in the rumble seat of a Model A unless it was for a parade.

I cannot think of a more unsafe way to operate a Model A than to place a human being in a rumble seat. God help them if (when) you get rear-ended, sideswiped, run off the road, etc.

Besides...... All you need to do is look at the trunk space available in a trunk equipped coupe to know that is a good thing. My friend has a 29 with the trunk still and it is awesome! It gets lots of attention.


In my opinion, the coupe with a trunk is far more valuable (and increasingly rare) than the coupes with rumble seats.

And what about the person in the front seat when all these tragedies happen. Will they go unscathed ? Pretty weak argument as I see it !
Wayne

[H. L. Chauvin]

People around my rural home used to laugh & refer to the rumble seat as the "Mother-In-Law" seat.

This was at a time when our front road was a dusty gravel road & our paved highway was 11 miles away to the right & 21 miles away to the left.

Lots of dust & lots of rain in our area -- in a rumble seat, one got totally covered in dust during dry weather & got thoroughly soaked when it rained.

Appears people don't mention too much about mothers-in-law too often any more.

[Farrell In Vancouver]

I have never had a trunk lid on my special coupe and have no trouble filling it with cargo should it be needed. I have even carried two Tudor doors in the back. If you have a rear spare and trunk you've got to load from the side of the spare. A Spare and rumble means I load from the fender side. Bulkier items, like a large box or a fender, I just pull the bottom seat out and slide the item in. If its really big, it's only two screws to pull the back cushion out as well. The rumble always draws comments and stories from by-standers. But how many tales would you hear about riding in the trunk?
This is all moot to me now as my new 31' AA is nearing completion and the rumble will remain for sunny day passengers. Anybody got an old Tux-Away they don't need?
Cheers.

[Franchise_24]

Originally Posted by P.S.

For safety reasons, I would NEVER put someone in the rumble seat of a Model A unless it was for a parade.

I cannot think of a more unsafe way to operate a Model A than to place a human being in a rumble seat. God help them if (when) you get rear-ended, sideswiped, run off the road, etc.

Besides...... All you need to do is look at the trunk space available in a trunk equipped coupe to know that is a good thing. My friend has a 29 with the trunk still and it is awesome! It gets lots of attention.


In my opinion, the coupe with a trunk is far more valuable (and increasingly rare) than the coupes with rumble seats.

So by never placing a human being in the rumble seat, I'm sure you would say no one should ever drive or ride on a motor cycle then? Or ride a bike down the road?

[BlueSunoco]

Originally Posted by H. L. Chauvin

People around my rural home used to laugh & refer to the rumble seat as the "Mother-In-Law" seat.


Appears people don't mention too much about mothers-in-law too often any more.

H.L. --- that might be because today that mother-in-law might be a MAN

[asapguy]

I have a 68C Cabbie & took the rumble cushions out several yrs. ago for more room. When I restored my 29 rdstr. I had a rumble lid & trunk lid & went with a trunk.

[Terry,NJ]

If I wanted a practical vehicle, I'd have bought a PU truck. I like my rumble seat. Modern cars all have trunks, the Rumble seat helps to show the difference between the new and the old. And My Grandkids like it!
Terry

[P.S.]

Originally Posted by C26Pinelake

And what about the person in the front seat when all these tragedies happen. Will they go unscathed ? Pretty weak argument as I see it !
Wayne

Originally Posted by Franchise_24

So by never placing a human being in the rumble seat, I'm sure you would say no one should ever drive or ride on a motor cycle then? Or ride a bike down the road?

I wasn't aware that sharing my opinion would lead to anger.

It is simply my opinion that riding in a Model A rumble seat in modern traffic is much more dangerous than riding inside a Model A passenger compartment. It is also my opinion that a Model A coupe with a rumble seat is less valuable or useful than a Model A coupe that has a trunk. That is all.

[Franchise_24]

Originally Posted by P.S.

I wasn't aware that sharing my opinion would lead to anger.

It is simply my opinion that riding in a Model A rumble seat in modern traffic is much more dangerous than riding inside a Model A passenger compartment. It is also my opinion that a Model A coupe with a rumble seat is less valuable or useful than a Model A coupe that has a trunk. That is all.

No anger on my part, can't speak for the other poster, but you dodged the motorcycle and bicycle questions....

[CarlG]

I have yet to figure out why some people get their panties in a bunch over someone else sharing their honest opinion -- one that relates to their own circumstances and preferences.

I'm not real partial to Chinese food. But I don't throw a hissy fit when my wife wants to go there, I just go with her. And she goes with me to the Mexican food places. It all works out.

[H. L. Chauvin]

Hi P.S.,

Maybe not anger, just different "opinions" for us all to respect.

I noticed this over 55 years ago in a comical article on "opinions" written about a minister who had visited Al Capone in prison & asked him if he ever felt sorry for all of the murders he had committed throughout his life.

Al responded that in his "opinion", he never murdered anyone -- he just eliminated a few people who were a threat to his successful business.

Always found it interesting that the minister wrote that this statement was Al's most honest "opinion".

From that day on, I learned & still find it interesting to see how people's honest "opinions" are actually not much different from that of Al Capone. LOL

[Tom Wesenberg]

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Originally Posted by CarlG

I have yet to figure out why some people get their panties in a bunch over someone else sharing their honest opinion -- one that relates to their own circumstances and preferences.

I'm not real partial to Chinese food. But I don't throw a hissy fit when my wife wants to go there, I just go with her. And she goes with me to the Mexican food places. It all works out.

Sorry Carl, but in this case I will have to side with your wife!

[H. L. Chauvin]

Carl,

I'm on your wife's side also, Chinese over Mexican.

But in all honesty, with your choosing, I go to Mexico every year with my oldest son ..... some of the most wonderful high class restaurants everywhere ......... but never found an American Taco Bell with our "fake" Mexican food.

Another rumbling opinion ?????

[CarlG]

Of course, "The Rest of the Story" is that she really likes Mexican food as well.

As long as I'm paying . . . well you know!

[Bill B]

We have taken many cross country trips in our coupe. We just take the seats and have a trunk. When we get back we put the seats in and the grand-kids are happy.

[hardtimes]

Originally Posted by P.S.

For safety reasons, I would NEVER put someone in the rumble seat of a Model A unless it was for a parade.

I cannot think of a more unsafe way to operate a Model A than to place a human being in a rumble seat. God help them if (when) you get rear-ended, sideswiped, run off the road, etc.

Besides...... All you need to do is look at the trunk space available in a trunk equipped coupe to know that is a good thing. My friend has a 29 with the trunk still and it is awesome! It gets lots of attention.


In my opinion, the coupe with a trunk is far more valuable (and increasingly rare) than the coupes with rumble seats.

Hey P.S.,
I totally agree with YOU and George in your thoughts/preferences !

I have a rumble seat and the cushions were removed , so that none of the many people who asked...did not get in there...to ride and/or try it out !

BTW...the original poster asked for all/any opinions. NOT arguments nor hissy fits regarding others opinions/preferences Need you be reminded about disrespecting others ?

I own a roadster with rumble lid and wish I'd put a trunk lid. The rumble setup seems to have more 'bling' for eyeballers, but seems that the trunk is for utility minded Aers. Therefore ,IMO, value is in the mind of the buyer,eh ?

[ronn]

rumble seats are better and that's final!

not angry, just too much coffee.............

[pooch]

I bet there is a pattern here of grown grand kids and old age and preferring a trunk .

I know some will say they are young and prefer a trunk but let's have some input....

I am 61 , grandkids too young to ride in rumble yet, but a rumble over a trunk any day for me .

[Ed in Maine]

All these comments on rumble seats and no one mentioned what happens to those wide rear fenders with that high gloss black paint job when the "mother-in-law" slips while getting in & out of the rumble seat! Ed

[pooch]

As long as you are in the will, shine 'em even more.

The inheritance will cover the scratch .

[rscardina]

It's a matter of personal preference. Some will value the additional storage space a trunk offers. My family enjoys the rumble seat. It seems to get attention from people that enjoy looking at our car. I agree it is not very safe. However, riding with a gas tank practically in my lap and having no airbags is not safe either. We have to weigh the enjoyment of these cars against safety. Enjoyment won for me. I just try to be more careful when I drive the A.

[Brian in Wheeling]

I vote for a trunk. More useable overall no matter what you get into, IMHO.

Brian W.

[Barry B./ Ma.]

Back in the day all the Special coupes came from the factory with a trunk, an optional rumble could be installed at the dealers. It was more common to see roadsters with rumble seats. My Special coupe originally had a trunk but that was converted to a rumble some years later, the car now has a trunk which is much more practical. I had a 29 roadster that had a rumble seat and when we took a trip I had to remove the seats to get the baggage in.

[Halswell]

Im busy restoring my 31 standard coupe and it was originally a trunk, has been roughly converted to a rumble, and now Im putting it back to a trunk. Much more practical. Some where to put the groceries, cases of beer, spares and lockable too.
So I guess its just personal preference. Happy motoring.

[P.S.]

Originally Posted by Franchise_24

No anger on my part, can't speak for the other poster, but you dodged the motorcycle and bicycle questions....

Oh, that's right. Here goes-

I do not own a motorcycle, and never will. I don't think they are the safest form of highway travel. However, it does have some merit when off road. I could get into dirt bikes probably. Would more likely go the quad route though.

As for bicycles, I do mountain bike. But I don't do it on highways or busy roads! That is also unsafe.

To answer pooch's comment- I am 45 years old this year. Age may have something to do with some people's opinion, that is a good point. However, if I ever get grandkids, I would never consider putting them in a Model A rumble seat, unless it was while actually in a parade.

[Fred]

I could care less which one is safer.. But if you look around you will find a lot fewer ones with a trunk because most have been changed over.. P.S. It has been said that ALL Special Coups came with a Trunk only.. I have a 1928 with the Rumble seat..Also that 1929 on E-Bay right now is a very nice looking car, But as stated with out the cowl lights would be better..

[1wonton]

Now I so scared of my dangerous Model A I think I'll just get rid of it and hide under the bed. Thanks for the heads-up on this, I'll be sure to get helmets, seat belts, written permission and mega insurance before I even think of taking my precious grandkids for a ride in my Sherman tank.

[Fred]

Originally Posted by 1wonton

Now I so scared of my dangerous Model A I think I'll just get rid of it and hide under the bed. Thanks for the heads-up on this, I'll be sure to get helmets, seat belts, written permission and mega insurance before I even think of taking my precious grandkids for a ride in my Sherman tank.

You forgot, You now have to install a NASCAR approved "ROLL BAR" !!

[Brother Hesekiel]

My rumble seat roadster was converted to a trunk by the previous owner who used it exclusively for touring. An A trunk is huge! I switched back to rumble seat and am glad I did. There's still enough space for 10 large grocery bags (6 on the floor and 4 in the seat), so about $650 which exceeds what I buy at any given time. I like the cool factor of the rumble seat, and quite a few folks wanted to ride in it. The other day I went to an antique swap meet and totally unexpected found 2 1940s/'50s pedal cars for $85 total. I stuffed them both in my rumble seat and transported them home safely.



If I need to carry more, I take my pickup truck.

Yes, riding in the rumble seat is potentially dangerous. So is driving a Model A. Even more dangerous is a motorcycle. I have several of those plus three 1950s/'60s Lambretta motorscooters. Fact is, the mortality rate of life is 100%; nobody gets out alive. I might as well enjoy the time I have on this planet, me thinks. The day I'm too afraid to drive my Model A is the day I will start aging rapidly, as that would mean one of my most pleasurable past times have been taken away from me. Time to make a sprint to the finish line then.

[colin1928]

from my observation on values someone buying their 1st Model A prefers a rumble seat it is all part of the dream this is the same person who normally pays top money
after many have owned a car with a rumble and learn more about A models and done a few tours loaded for weekends away and had clowns scratch it get in and out
their 2nd will have a trunk and they will pay a less because they will more about what they are looking at also the dream about cruzing with people in the rumble that box has been ticked

[henry's 31]

I think it depends in how original is the car. Too many cars have been converted to rumble seats, so the trunk car is now more rare. If the car is very original and it was my car, I would leave it with a trunk.

Henry's 31

[bobpo1]

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My '30 Coupe came with the Rumble Seat, so I built a Luggage Trunk.
Now I have the best of both worlds.................

[KenCoupe]

When I bought my 31 coupe, it came with a trunk. I figured I could change it to a rumble seat at some point. But as time went by, have grown to really like the trunk and no longer want the rumble seat. I carry my tool bag and a few spare parts in the trunk with no worries. Also, when we go on an overnight tour, my suitcase fits in quite nicely. Many members of my club that have rumble seats say they wish they had the trunk instead, but don't want to bother with making the change. I don't worry about the value difference as my car is a keeper. People that don't really know about Model A's or old cars seem to think all old cars had rumble seats and think they are "cool". I'll keep my trunk. Just my opinion and everyone else is welcome to their opinion.

Ken

[Muttley]

Originally Posted by CarlG

I'm not real partial to Chinese food. But I don't throw a hissy fit when my wife wants to go there, I just go with her.

Asking you to eat Chinese "food" is grounds for divorce.

[H. L. Chauvin]

And Carl ........ if "anyone" ever ask you to eat Chinese "Sheetrock", this is known as attempted murder.

[BlueSunoco]

This can be summed up by, the reason a person needs a Sedan to go with that Coupe or Roadster

[bobpo1]

Got a visit from a youngin' from N. Carolina yesterday evening. He's about 56 yrs old, weighs in at about 380 lbs after losing 175 lbs thru surgery. He said he came out to have me take him (all of him) for a ride in my Rumble Seat. Not to mention that he can barely walk.

I have a way of handling wannabe rumble riders, I tell them "If I can't lift you up and put you in that seat and then get you out again, you ain't riding in it...................." (that's kinda stretching it, but it eliminates unwanted damage to my paint)

[mshmodela]

Trunk? Seat? I'd pick a Model AA...

[glenn in camino]

I have a 29 coupe with a trunk and a 31 sport coupe with a rumble seat. The rumble seat always gets more attention at shows. I love them both, but they're both difficult to pack for a long trip, probably because they both have rear mounted spare tires. Our deluxe delivery is our best car for long tours.

[DougVieyra]

There is no "correct" answer. It is like describing 'pretty'. All subjective to the eye of the beholder.

That being said - I think if you were to poll 100 potential buyers, I think the vast majority of the would prefer the rumble seat. As a practical matter, you can also ask the same (or different) 100 potential buyers, if they would prefer a car that seats two people, verses a car that seats four people. Again, I would suspect that there would be a vastly larger number of people that would prefer a car that sat four people. A rumble seat allows for that, in addition to 'looking a bit more sporty'. And then there is the panache of the word "Rumble Seat" and memories (or stories) of all the 'thrills' and excitement that the word conjures - sparking, spooning, and such (and for kids - FUN, FUN, FUN ! ).

And while I will not deny the practical aspect of the functional trunk, with a spare tire blocking the way to easy access, the trunk too can be a pain in the aerse. I drove my '28 Chevy (Chevy did not offer a rumble seat) for about 10 years and constantly found that the rear-mounted (Chevy also did not offer side-mounted spares) spare always made it difficult to load and unload cargo.

About the only thing a trunk offers today, is the uniqueness of what was once the common 'norm'.

[29Cabriolet]

Was a trunk option ever available for Cabriolets? Mine has a rear mount spare and it looks like with that, a trunk option isn't possible without removing the spare to open it. The rumble/trunk panel has a blanked hole where the trunk handle would be. But I am assuming the panels were made with both handle locations to save money and used as needed.

[Brobrian]

I know, the question is only about resale value.
Still..
My 28 Special Coupe has an aftermarket rumble seat. As stated, public love it, grandkids love it, few adults ride in it (except at Christmas when we serve them hot cider, a warm comforter and tour around looking at lights), the fender gets scratched as people get in and out, I easily remove the cushions when something big has to be carted (before I got my wonderful pickup), but even with the cushions there is tons of room for parcels especially with the roomy space on the floor the lid can be closed for security, it's the only way I can carry four people anywhere as still keep our beloved car.
Alway a hoot reading Barners' great advice, snippy responses, humorous anecdotes..

[kelley's restoration]

for me I had a real hard time stuffing a folding table and 4 chairs in my coupe with a rumble... but it was easy to take them back in my coupe with a trunk...
you ever try to get a case of water out of a rumble...brutal
but I tend to use my cars as more than transportation so the more valuable car to me will be the one with trunk
tk

[H. L. Chauvin]

Hi Kelley,

Looks like choosing between a rumble vs. trunk may also include an important "Medical" decision.

Like leaning far forward & lifting heavy articles out of a Model A rumble storage compartment may irritate the spine's sciatic nerves.

Then, if you don't watch it, (like mentioned on the Amos & Andy vintage radio program years ago), one could definitely later hear from the doctor that he hurt his back's "Sacro-Cracker-Jack".

What next ????????

[BlueSunoco]

Doug, I will admit my father-in-law's '30 Coupe w/ rear mount spare makes getting into his rumble seat easier. Something more to grab onto.

[Tom Wesenberg]

I think the value thing just depends on whether the car has whitewall tires.

[C26Pinelake]

Originally Posted by kelley's restoration

for me I had a real hard time stuffing a folding table and 4 chairs in my coupe with a rumble... but it was easy to take them back in my coupe with a trunk...
you ever try to get a case of water out of a rumble...brutal
but I tend to use my cars as more than transportation so the more valuable car to me will be the one with trunk
tk

Did you ever try to put your mother in law in the trunk ! The case of water is a snap compared to this.
Wayne

[kelley's restoration]

Originally Posted by C26Pinelake

Did you ever try to put your mother in law in the trunk ! The case of water is a snap compared to this.
Wayne

i would love to put her in a trunk....lol
tk

[H. L. Chauvin]

If one looks at old photos of people in the 1930's, looks like many mothers-in-law back then appeared agile enough & also slim enough that they could easily climb into & comfortably fit inside a Model A trunk.

On second thought, I better stop here before the undertaker calls me to find out what kind of flowers & casket I would prefer. LOL

[Russ B]

Obviously just my opinion, but trunks are what I want. I converted the rumble in my cabriolet to a trunk, a major sin to many. ...but more useful to me. My feeling is any modification is reversible by me or a future owner.

[BlueSunoco]

Originally Posted by H. L. Chauvin

If one looks at old photos of people in the 1930's, looks like many mothers-in-law back then appeared agile enough & also slim enough that they could easily climb into & comfortably fit inside a Model A trunk.

Man you got THAT right just watch a 30's movie from TCM some night. I saw a 'Fatty' Arbuckle silent movie Sunday nite from 1921, and it dawned on me that TODAY, about HALF the people you meet are 'Fatty Arbuckles' he was a novelty back then

[ronn]

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Fatty was a murderer.............as were the "beloved" Bonnie and Clyde.

[mshmodela]

All a matter of personal preference, i.e. for me and Model A's: Tudor and Fordor, or a Truck esp. AA's Just not a Model A Roaster or Coupe fan... However, for a Model T, Roadsters Rock.. Yeah odd but yeah like what yeah like....

[Ray P]

For what it's worth NADA considers an A with a rumble to be worth more than one with a trunk. Believe it or not the NADA website has a classic car section that values most of the Model A body styles and years. I didn't look at all of them but the models I saw that could accommodate a rumble seat would list that as an option. If the rumble option is selected NADA values the car at a 5% premium over the non-rumble model. The numbers look a little high to me but they are supposed to be based on recent sales.

[BlueSunoco]

Ray, I've looked at the NADA Antique Car site and I think that their values are pie-in-the-sky dollars, I have NO idea who comes up with those 'values' to me they are way out there, not real world...........

[huddy]

Originally Posted by ronn

Fatty was a murderer.............as were the "beloved" Bonnie and Clyde.

Fatty was framed. He was never convicted but his reputation never recovered. Do some research on it and you'll see. Hearst used the trial to sell lots of papers. He was acquitted on a third trial after the first two trials had hung juries.

[Purdy Swoft]

It seems that a lot of people now prefer a trunk. People climbing in and out of a rumble seat is rough on the car, especially adults My roadster has the rumble seat but I would now prefer a trunk.

[huddy]

On topic: my friend George (whose coupe I now have) grew up riding in these cars. He said that rumble seats were strictly for parades. He'd never want one in a vehicle used for serious transportation. Uncomfortable & unsafe. (This after I expressed disappointment because his beloved coupe had a trunk). That was one of the many times I got a million bucks worth of advice, shoved up my nose 5 cents at a time!