convertibles, was: <VV> Coupes suck

[Jim Houston]

And I understand that the cloth in the center section of sedans was 
because the auto industry lacked the technology to produce a complete 
steel roof (wrinkles, cracks, ??)..  any truth to this..

Jim Houston
Palm Coast, FL

airvair wrote:
> Interesting historical note about the nickname "ragtop." You know how it
> started? Back in the early 20th century many cars had what we would call
> convertable tops. Even sedans often had a center section of soft
> material (just look at a Model A, for example). Often this material was
> water-resistant cloth, and when it deteriorated, it came apart like so
> many rags. Hence those cars needing a new softtop got the nickname
> "ragtop."
>
> Personally I feel it's a little bit of a putdown or insult, as my
> convertable's top is in pretty good condition. Just my own personal
> feelings on it, though - as I use the nickname "droptop."
>
> -Mark
>
> Connie wrote:
>   
>> Thank God I bought I convertible (ragtop? droptop?)  Only have to worry
>> about whether it's just a little fun or a total blast.
>>
>> Connie
>> 65 Corsa Convertible
>> Iowa
>>
>>     
>
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