<VV>Convertibles - Names

[J R Read_HML]

Bill,

Using the older term (US anyway) a modern convert would be a Cabriolet. 
Most converts would fit the definition, even an early 60s 4 door Lincoln 
vert.  But a Roadster is not a Cabriolet.  A Roadster in the 20s and 30s had 
roll down side windows like a tent and a Cabriolet has solid (glass) windows 
which store in the doors and roll UP.  Personally, I only consider it to be 
a cabriolet if it is a two (bucket?) or possibly three (bench?) seating 
(coupe style with a soft retractable top) a rumble seat is a plus. <GRIN>

Later, JR

Once owned a '36 Cabriolet

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris & Bill Strickland" <lechevrier at earthlink.net>
To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 1:00 AM
Subject: Re: <VV>Convertibles - Names


> > > A "drop head" generally has an exposed top mechanism when folded
> (VW, XK-140DHC). Since the Corvair top recesses into a well, that does not 
> strictly apply. Of course "roadster" and "speedster" usually refer to two 
> seaters. Consequently I suspect that even a Brit might call it a 
> "convertible" since it has roll up windows. < <
>
> hmmm -- anyone recall any 'drop head sedans'?  are all 'drop heads' 
> coupes?  and what about the cabriolet? and why is my German car with a 
> removable hardtop called by a French name?
>
> roadsters do not have roll up windows -- may I cite the entry rules for 
> the LA Roadster Show?  'Speedster', not to be confused with  the 
> Convertible 'D', is a model name used by numerous manufacturers, Opel, 
> Ford (http://www.nwvs.org/), an amplifier company, Harley-Davidson, 
> others, and some German firm that some folks think GM copied the Corvair 
> from -- if that happened, why aren't they Corvair Cabriolets -- maybe it 
> didn't happen ...
>
> must be late,
>
> Bill S
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