In the Roaring Twenties, several car makers had body styles referred to as “doctor’s coupes,” although that wasn’t always their official designation. It’s just that these two-door coupes were very popular with doctors, because the enclosed cabin provided protection in all weather. Also, the rear luggage compartment was large enough for carrying medical equipment.
One certain 1969 Corvette that was turned into a race car could likewise be dubbed a “doctor’s coupe,” because one of the car’s owners who successfully raced it was Dr. Richard “Doc” Bostyan, an orthodontist from Florida. The good doctor was a
