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Tony,

With all due respect, there were some pretty odd-looking open cockpit
biplanes; a few come to mind: The Briston Fighter, Loehning OA-1A,
Martin MB-2 and Douglas O-38. Nevertheless, most are truly attractive,
although the Beech 17 is in a class by itself.

All the best,
Rick

Except the Beech 17 isn't an open cockpit.