David Abrams’ show-winning 415-C has a polished ûaluminium finish.

In the modern era of slick glass airplanes, the Ercoupe is a throwback. On the ramp, it’s likely to generate a range of responses from “oh, that’s cute” to “boy, that sure is small.” One owner we heard from describes his Coupe as a “babe magnet.”

We can understand why. There’s nothing quite like the Ercoupe—or, depending on the year, Aircoupe. Dating to the post-war years, it was one of the first affordable low-wing airplanes and represented something the market hadn’t seen much of: a sporty low-wing airplane with a jaunty canopy that could be opened in flight. …