Thread: I feel stupid asking such a dumb question so here goes.....

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FWIW, this is the way it was explained to me many years ago. It's a 'convertible' if the top can go Down and the side windows can go Up, making it capable of being converted from a 'closed car' to an 'open car'. If it doesn't have side windows, it's considered a 'roadster'. This was confusing to me as a young kid because the early Corvettes with tops and windows were called roadsters. But as HRP mentioned, it's up to the show organizers and judges, it's their definition that is going to count, not ours.

If you can get the top of your head sunburned, then it's a convertible, unless it has a sun roof!

I just realised that someone was going to say it so, it is called a rumbleseat roadster.

Originally Posted by Mike52

FWIW, this is the way it was explained to me many years ago. It's a 'convertible' if the top can go Down and the side windows can go Up, making it capable of being converted from a 'closed car' to an 'open car'. If it doesn't have side windows, it's considered a 'roadster'.

This is my definition too. Mine is a roadster- no side glass.
I'll try & call again Monday or send an E-mail to nail down their definition.

Lots of interesting facts here! Glad I asked the question.