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Convertible Top
Why Do People Still Love Convertible Tops?
In his latest article for Toronto's The Globe and Mail, car columnist Peter Cheney compares convertible tops to spray tans and breast implants. They "aren’t the best idea," he writes, "but we want them anyway." In terms of engineering, safety and practicality, Cheney is correct. Convertible cars make no rational sense. But every driver I know still dreams of owning one. What … [Read more...] about Why Do People Still Love Convertible Tops?
Photo: Trash-Bag Convertible Top
Convertible tops can be pricey to repair, which is why some car owners go to great lengths to avoid auto upholstery shops. Instead of having professionals return their cars to top shape, these folks choose the more humiliating DIY route. We've seen drivers fix their convertible tops with wood, duct tape and even umbrellas. But this trash-bag drop top takes the cake. … [Read more...] about Photo: Trash-Bag Convertible Top
U.S. Convertible Sales Stage a Comeback
After a decade of teetering on the brink of extinction, the market for convertible cars is finally starting to show signs of new life. American automakers aren't necessarily making more drop tops, but demand for them is increasing. This, of course, is great news for auto upholstery shops which depend on their repairs to make ends meet. … [Read more...] about U.S. Convertible Sales Stage a Comeback
Flashback: Auto Top Turned Motor Boat
We've seen a lot of bizarre convertible tops, but this one definitely takes the cake. As featured in an October 1921 issue of Popular Science magazine, an innovative Kansas man custom engineered the roof of his automobile-camper to double as a six-passenger motor boat. … [Read more...] about Flashback: Auto Top Turned Motor Boat
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