Roadster

pspeaks · October 03, 2010, 02:08:28 PM

It doesn't matter what we call them but just to stimulate conversation, I was wondering. BL referred to the MGB as a roadster when it's actually a convertible. Was this a holdover from the MGA which really was a roadster, or did they have some other reason?

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mowog1 · October 03, 2010, 05:52:50 PM

Marketing.

The MGB is actually a "tourer" as it has wind up side windows.

A true "roadster" has no windows or side screens at best.

pspeaks · October 03, 2010, 06:48:41 PM

I always thought if it has roll up windows in the doors it's a convertable, if it has side curtain and no roll up windows it's a roadster, and the GT is the tourer, but of course I've been wrong in the past which is why I asked.

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mowog1 · October 03, 2010, 07:38:38 PM

The GT is a "grand tourer".

B-Fast B-Strong · October 03, 2010, 08:41:12 PM

That make since G T stands for Grand Tourer , never really thought about it. I thought it stood for Grand Torino because they were big Ford fans .... just kidding !

J Man · October 03, 2010, 10:22:57 PM

I think it is just a play on words, aka marketing.

GM called the Pontiac Solstice and Saturn Sky both roadsters even though the had roll up windows. the new Vettes are coupes or convertibles. The convertible has roll up windows just like the previously mentioned vehicles. The coupe only now comes with a removable roof section (targa top).

pspeaks · October 04, 2010, 09:56:17 AM

I think Mercedes and BMW call their rag tops roadsters too.

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