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1. Roadster vs Convertible terminology (score: 1)
Author: Swift Justice <samesq@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 08 Jan 1999 21:30:35 -0800
Hi Gang, In recent posts I have seen some listers give a definition of what is a roadster vs. a convertible. I think that the definitions were flawed somewhat and would like to set forth what I belie
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00507.html (11,017 bytes)

2. Re: Roadster vs Convertible terminology (score: 1)
Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 17:11:42 -0500
All that may be true. But why, then, does my BMC Workshop Manual show a picture of a Healey 3000, with the caption "Austin-Healey '3000' Mk. II and III Sports Convertible..." The 3000 was never desig
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00554.html (12,828 bytes)

3. Re: Roadster vs Convertible terminology (score: 1)
Author: "Steve Byers" <byers@cconnect.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 08:34:44 -0500
O.K., good point. The Mk IIs and Mk IIIs, which are the ones BMC calls convertibles, do have rudimentary rear seats. Steve Byers Havelock, NC USA '73 Midget GAN5UD126009G "OO NINE" -- a and a only de
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00590.html (8,921 bytes)

4. Re: Roadster vs Convertible terminology (score: 1)
Author: Robert Duquette <RobertDuquette@compuserve.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 09:05:54 -0500
This from 'British Car' magazine: "The Jupiter is considered to be a convertible sports coupe as opposed to the roadster designation for the Morgan, since it has roll-up windows and a tight-fitting t
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00592.html (8,987 bytes)

5. Re: Roadster vs Convertible terminology (score: 1)
Author: Robert Duquette <RobertDuquette@compuserve.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 09:06:26 -0500
PS: further on the singular front seat: The Jupiter has a bench seat and the Morgan has 2 seats.
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00593.html (7,978 bytes)

6. Re: Roadster vs Convertible terminology (score: 1)
Author: Robert Duquette <RobertDuquette@compuserve.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 09:07:24 -0500
The Morgan that "British Car" magazine referred to as a roadster is a four Robert D. '65 Sprite Message text written by "Steve Byers" convertibles, do have rudimentary rear seats. Steve Byers Haveloc
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00594.html (9,018 bytes)

7. Roadster vs Convertible terminology (score: 1)
Author: Pete Phillips <phillipp@cfw.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 09:51:49 -0400
In years past I always was told that a roadster was a two seat, open car, with removable side curtains, and the convertable had roll up windows. In 1940 Ford made a 40 ford roadster with side curtain
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00597.html (8,179 bytes)

8. Re: Roadster vs Convertible terminology (score: 1)
Author: Bob Brown <rcbrown@lucent.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Jan 1999 14:27:03 -0600
This might have been before Subaru wrote the correct definition! Sorry, Swiftjustice, couldn't help my self!
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00608.html (9,038 bytes)

9. Re: Roadster vs Convertible terminology (score: 1)
Author: Ajhsys@aol.com
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 11:16:54 EST
<< Hi Gang, In recent posts I have seen some listers give a definition of what is a roadster vs. a convertible. >> <SNIP> 1. Roadster: An open, two seat car. <'Nuther SNIP> 2. Convertible: A car orig
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00709.html (8,213 bytes)

10. Re: Roadster vs Convertible terminology (score: 1)
Author: Swift Justice <samesq@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 11:14:32 -0800
I've most often heard the term "drophead coupe" in reference to Jaguars. My best guess is that it refers to a coupe that was made into a convertible by the factory. (a drop head) I don't know if our
/html/spridgets/1999-01/msg00714.html (9,084 bytes)


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