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retractable hardtop

6 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A retractable hardtop is a roof that can be pulled up or down, so the car can have a solid roof or open like a convertible.

Technical Definition

A retractable hardtop is a roof mechanism that folds into the car’s trunk, allowing the vehicle to switch between coupe and convertible modes.

Hear It Discussed

"And this had the retractable hardtop. So that was, that made it the E89, I think it was."
VW Chaos, New Dad/Old Motorcycle, Pairing With A Diesel Benz | Episode 1,055 Everyday Driver Car Debate 28:01

"well it was dipped before which one is it the [5006.3s] hard top is retractable and the mirrors are powered and heated there are cameras all around"
"My Cars Are Investments, So I Barely Do Any Maintenance" SwitchCast 23:26

"[2543.2s] They have a retractable [2547.7s] hard top. And even today, even with so many cars that have that out there, when you do a retractable [2547.7s] hard top in a parking lot at the grocery..."
Classic Auto Mall - #245 Stewart Howden and Guests Trey Dusek of Philadelphia Concours d'Elegance and Keith Martin of Sports Car Market Classic Auto Mall SHOW 42:23