Decades ago, American convertibles ruled the roads. But lately it seems that fewer ragtops are rolling through my shop; and the ones that do are all made overseas. Curious as to why, I did a little research and was shocked by what I found. … [Read more...] about Where Have all the Ragtops Gone?
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Convertible Top Installation Guides
Installing convertible tops should always be left to professional auto trimmers. But sometimes even the pros can use some help. Unlike mechanic shops, we can’t reference Chilton repair manuals for tips and advice, but if you look hard enough you may just find what you’re looking for. … [Read more...] about Convertible Top Installation Guides
Mazda Miata Spyder’s New Drop Top
Check out the convertible top on the all-new Mazda Miata MX-5 Spyder Concept. Instead of a standard folding soft top or retractable hard top, Mazda fitted this roadster with a lightweight canvas cover similar to what can be found on the Porsche Boxster Spyder. … [Read more...] about Mazda Miata Spyder’s New Drop Top
Woman Killed by Convertible Top
File this under odd news: a 61-year-old maid in Belgium was apparently crushed to death last Thursday when the retractable hardtop on her employer’s BMW closed on her neck. Ouch! … [Read more...] about Woman Killed by Convertible Top
Porsche’s New Soft-Hard Top
Convertibles are available in two kinds, those with folding soft tops and those with retractable hard tops – right? Not any more. The guys over at German Car Forum got their hands on a patent drawing of Porsche’s next generation 911. It shows that Porsche is developing a hybrid top that combines elements of both. … [Read more...] about Porsche’s New Soft-Hard Top
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