Roadster

[Joe C.]

Re: Roadster

The term "AC Roadster" is too heavily engraved in my head not to use it.

I use the term "vert" but when I see the optional Air Conditioning, it's an "AC roadster".

Old habits are hard to break.

Then call it an air-ragtop.

[Jack C.]

Re: Roadster

Did someone mention that a "true" roadster is void of outside door opening mechanisms (handles)?

[John M.]

Re: Roadster

Poncho
Goat
Vette
Roadster
Duece Coupe
High Boy
Low Boy
Chevy Duece
Shoe Box
Elcky
Mopar
Drop Top
Rag Top

And on and on. Eliminating the acronym is virtually impossible once it's so deep rooted.

[Stuart F.]

Re: Roadster

I never ever thought of my convertible 63 as a Roadster, and only have occasionally used the term in conversations when the other party used the term. I believe it is approaching the level of misuse now that it could become an accepted generic term, something like "Bayer Aspirin".

Thanks for fighting the tide Joe.

Stu Fox

[Tracy C.]

Re: Roadster

Valium?....anyone?.....

[Sandra H.]

Re: Roadster

Thanks for adding to my education....so far, everyone has asked if I have a coupe or roadster. Knowing it wasn't a coupe, only that it had a hard top and power soft top, by default was referring to it as a roadster. Now I know what it is and I'm one small step further from sounding like an idiot when talking about my car.
Sandy

[Steven B.]

Re: Roadster

The term "AC Roadster" is too heavily engraved in my head not to use it.

I use the term "vert" but when I see the optional Air Conditioning, it's an "AC roadster".

Old habits are hard to break.

I have a good friend with a true AC roadster. It has a Bristol engine.

[Gerard F.]

Re: Roadster

Heh,Heh,Heh I remember that one.

[Glenn D.]

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Did some check the NCRS Judging Manuel ? Just kidding

[Chuck S.]

Re: Roadster

Joe-----


I've mentioned this exact same thing several times in the past. No one seemed to "pay me any mind", though.

You and many others, Joe. Don't take it personally...It's hard to keep them down on the farm once they've had "Panache".

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[Chris W.]

Re: Roadster

Joe,

So have I.
And no one will, either.
When people refer to their Corvette convertibles as "roadsters", they probably believe that the terminology somehow makes their car "special".

I think I will take my "DROP HEAD COUPE" for a ride!!!!

Joe, you are techanically CORRECT, BUT DO NOT TAKE THIS THING TOO SERIOUSLY!

For more then 40 years, when discussing the atributes of a Corvette "Coupe" vs a Corvette "Roadster", My Buddies and I have used the saying "COUPES are COOL, but ROADSTERS RULE!!!!"

We all owned Mid-Years at the time. I do not think I will be able to get My Buddies to change.

Chris

[John M.]

Re: Roadster

At what percentage does something incorrect become correct after a number of people believe it true?

In the english language, slang becomes proper english and ends up printed in Websters Dictionary as the majority begin to use it.

There is no correct or incorrect when defining language as it is in constant change.

I believe a Corvette "Roadster" has a good shot at becoming correct terminology.

[Joe C.]

Re: Roadster

At what percentage does something incorrect become correct after a number of people believe it true?

In the english language, slang becomes proper english and ends up printed in Websters Dictionary as the majority begin to use it.

There is no correct or incorrect when defining language as it is in constant change.

I believe a Corvette "Roadster" has a good shot at becoming correct terminology.

Yeah, right.
And your grandfathers Olds 4 door sedan is a "saloon".

[John M.]

Re: Roadster

You've obviously never met my Grandfather.

He was a good guy, I hope I die quietly in my sleep like he did.

Not screaming and yelling like the passengers in his Olds 4 door Sedan.

[Chris W.]

Re: Roadster

Did someone mention that a "true" roadster is void of outside door opening mechanisms (handles)?

Jack;

I have a 1932 Ford "Roadster" according to Ford Motor Company but it has outside door handles. Should I remove the outside door handles to make it a "True" Roadster or change all the literature that Ford has printed refering to my car as a "Roadster"? If it is not a "Roadster" then what is it?



Chris