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Hello folks

In the quest for a 37 - 42 coupe, I've come across a few 1937 2-door coupes - no back seat, raised portion of the rear floor pan. I'm trying to determine if these cars are a good fit for someone my height - I'm 6' 1" tall, 32" inseam, 24" arm length (shoulder to palm) and 180lbs. The one car I liked, the current driver is 5' 10 and the guy I spoke with is 6ft - he said it was ok, closer than he'd normally sit - but - much of this depends on the seat used and individual preference, etc - so what I am really looking for is if there are any experiences that you can share that might start to build a consensus on whether or not the 1937 coupe can be comfortable for me. For example, if you are 5'10 and find it a bit tight - that tells me something, or if you are 6' 10 and fit fine with XYZ seat - etc.

Also - I am sure there will be folks that recommend I go sit in them and that answers the question, but these cars are all over the country and I can't go visit them - I've bought remotely a dozen or more times - so I'm comfortable with how it works - its just that in this particular case, there may not be a good way to relocate the seat due to the raised floor, if I encounter a fitment issue.

Thanks,
Allan

I would say a 1941-1948 woul be the best choice.

I tend to agree. I actually like the '42 Chevy coupe - or something GM of same year.

My ‘37 Master Coupe was very comfortable for me. I am 5’10 with a 32” inseam and same weight as you.

There is a “pinch point” when getting into the car. The distance between the front corner of the seat and the A pillar is really tight. You have to turn your feet sideways to get them through that space. And my feet are only size 10.

That limited space stopped one person who wanted to buy my car. He had leg/knee issues such that he could not rotate his feet enough to get into the car.

I expect that access to the ‘38 and ‘39 coupe is similar.

I think its my arms that are the problem. I can't buy a shirt either - same issue.

I have a 38 business coupe. I'm neither vertically or horizontally challenged. Before old age and youthful carelessness turned me into a stooped old man I stood 6'4". The main challenge for me is getting my size 16 feet through the small gap between the A pillar and the corner of the seat. Once in the car, there is more than adequate room.

6'4" with a size 16!! How did you get the name "Tiny". Gotta be a story with this one.

I'm 6'1" and fit my '36 comfortably.