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Well there ya go... no wonder it didnt look any different to me. Wonder what these guys think it is?

After a quick search myself I found these 2 that sound reasonable.

#1. Doctor's coupe ------- Black
Dentist's coupe ------ White
Hemotologist's coupe - Red
Proctologist's coupe -- Brown
With tongue firmly in cheek, Bill

#2. The "Coupe" model of a Model T, which is an enclosed car with one seat and a trunk, was very popular with country doctors for several reasons, some of which are:
-- It's a Ford, which meant Doc could usually get where he was going.
-- It's enclosed, because Doc had to be available in all weather.
-- It has a trunk, so Doc could carry extra equipment that wouldn't fit in his little black bag.
So, over the years, the sheer number of doctors who drove Model T Coupes made it a commonly-known designation. That's all there is to it.
But, interestingly, if today you see an advertisement for a "Model T Doctor's Coupe," no further explanation of its body type is necessary. So I guess it has a reason to keep being used.