| thunder road | -- 12-01-2017 @ 12:39 PM |
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I was under the impression that 1940 deluxe ford coupes had either a stripped broad cloth, or mohair interior as their only two choices ? Did they ever have leather as an option? I thought that was convertible only.Mike what's the story ? Domenic Domenic
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| kubes40 | -- 12-01-2017 @ 2:23 PM |
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Leather was an option on all closed car models. If I recall correctly, the retail was $35ish. This so called "option" was NOT advertised and actually discouraged. Dealers were advised that ONLY under the condition a customer was going to 'walk out of the door" unless they got leather should they sell it. Funny thing... it is believed there are more closed (1940) models with leather interiors today that were ever actually built. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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| kenburke | -- 12-17-2017 @ 10:12 AM |
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Hi Mike, Was the design/style for leather in closed cars the same as the convertible?
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| kubes40 | -- 12-17-2017 @ 3:24 PM |
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It's similar in pattern to the convertible. I've heard, but never witnessed, that there were closed cars made with leather that mimicked the closed car pattern. From the records I was able to uncover, that was not the case originally. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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| kenburke | -- 12-18-2017 @ 8:52 AM |
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Thanks Mike, A follow up question; material for the headliner? Ken
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| kubes40 | -- 12-18-2017 @ 5:20 PM |
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Headliner was "leatherette"... vinyl in today's parlance. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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