The Dicky Seat. by blinkings
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A Dicky seat, Rumble seat or Mother-In-Law seat, is an upholstered exterior seat which hinges or otherwise opens out from the rear deck of a pre-World War II automobile, and seats one or more passengers. An 1899 Century Dictionary describes one as " A seat for servants in the rear of a carriage". Roadster, Coupe and Cabriolet auto body styles were offered with either a luggage compartment or a Dicky seat in the deck. Models equipped with a one were often referred to as a sport coupe or sport roadster.
Dicky seat passengers were essentially seated out in the elements, and received little or no protection from the regular passenger compartment top. Has anyone here ever ridden in one? I don't think I ever have. Please zoom.
Comments (16)
ronmolina
That's old. We used to call them rumble seats were I am from.
whaleman
Yes, Andrew, I have ridden in one in a 1930 Cadillac and it was wonderful! Here they called them rumble seats. I thought it was because of the increased noise and road rumble, but I could see it as good place for the mother in law, LOL! The 1930 Caddy was found by my farther's friend. It had under 100 original miles on it when the owner died. His wife paid someone to ad liubricants to the engine to preserve it, and put it up on blocks where it stayed for over 30 years. It took little to make it perfectly operational except for new paint and tires and such. It was still under 1000 miles when I rode in it and I never rode in a finer car!
jayfar
Super shot, I wonder if they ever fitted them with an ejector system!!
durleybeachbum
I had a friend with a Triumph Roadster, so yes. I did ride there once, but I preferred the front! I think it was about 1949 model.
Roywig
Never been in one myself but a great place to put the Mother-in-law in!!!!!
Cyve
GReat shot and beautiful image
prutzworks
must thinking of Donald Duck and his nephews thanks for the info
netsuke
Nope but Mom speaks fondly of ridden in one.
Faemike55
Never had the pleasure Great looking car
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God bless.
pimanjc
As a child I rode in a rumble seat once. I thought it was great fun.
MagikUnicorn
COOOOOL
Richardphotos
the paint looks like one could dip their hand in it and come out paint very sharp photo
danapommet
I have not had the privilege but this one looks to have speakers. A excellent photo!!!
debbielove
Yes, I know of these.. Not the place to be in English weather lol Years gone by! Rob
tennesseecowgirl
I have done a lot of things in my life but I have never rode in a dicky seat LOL I do remember riding in the back part of a vw when I was little I loved to crawl back there and sleep. great capture