Though less a Half-Hour History and more a simple pictorial tour of rumbleseats throughout the years, Bill Williams's article from SIA #33, March-April 1976, includes some interesting historical tidbits, such as the photos of the mini convertible tops used at the time to shield rumbleseat passengers from the elements (why not just get a touring?) and photos of the late 1950s early 1960s revival of the rumbleseat via dealer and aftermarket conversions. And, of course, no such article would be complete without at least a mention of the Rambleseat concept, floated on the early AMX prototypes, which was, to my knowledge, the last time any manufacturer even flirted with the idea (not counting the Subaru Brat).

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