Mostly people use the term when they mean the top comes off, but don't want
to say convertable.
It originated to distinguish between two types of "convertables", the
roadster & the drop head coupe.
The roadster was more elemental...maybe side curtains & a single layer top.
The DHC had roll up windows, lined top & heater.
Jim
-----Original Message-----
From: Carol <car@intersatx.net>
To: Scott McKorkle <bmc@aa.net>; mgs@autox.team.net <mgs@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 1998 1:50 PM
Subject: Re: Ignorance rises again--what is a "drophead" coupe?
>At 10:50 AM 5/20/98 -0700, Scott McKorkle wrote:
>>I hate it when I can't figure these things out on my own!! Someone please
>>define what a drophead coupe is. I see the term often, but I haven't been
>>able to fully discern its meaning. I hate to risk starting another
lengthy
>>thread, but...
>
>Lengthy thread or no lengthy thread... I'm glad you asked, Scott. I await
>the definitions, too!
>
>Carol
>
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