Not necessarily! The Morgan DHC seats 2, as do many "three window" American
convertible coupes of the 1930's-- which was a body style distinct from a
convertible sedan (longer wheelbase and usually a back seat) or the roadster
(less weather protection, smaller windshield, no rollup side glass).
I think of the Brit DHC as a coupe that can be "converted" to an open car.
A roadster is only open car--even when the top is up. In heavy rain, it may
be protected with something between an umbrella and shapeless trenchcoat
stretched over light flimsy and temporary bows. I always take a towel and a
waterproof jacket when I travel distances in one of my roadsters.
--JohnD
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill Bryant [SMTP:bryant@sonic.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 11:06 AM
> To: spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Drophead coupe
>
> My 1950 Riley RMD is a "drophead coupe".
> It is a convertable with front AND rear seats.
> Same with Jag...
> Roadster seats 2, maybe 3
> Drophead coupe seats 4, maybe 5
>
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