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{{Redirect|Spyder||Spider (disambiguation)}} | |||
[ | A '''roadster''', also known as a '''spyder''' or '''spider''', is a two-seat car, traditionally without either a roof, side or rear windows. | ||
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Most modern day two-seaters have windows and feature retractable roofs (and are thus [[convertible]]s). While retractable soft-tops are nevertheless marketed as roadsters/spyders, retractable hard-tops are commonly designated as '''coupe roadsters'''. | |||
[ | == History == | ||
Traditionally, roadster bodies were widely available, spanning the gamut from a [[Ford Model T]] to a [[Cadillac V-16]]. They are popular with collectors, often valued higher than even other open styles. | |||
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===Hot rod roadsters=== | |||
The American [[hot rod]] is largely based on pre-World War II roadsters and coupes. Late run Model Ts and 1932 Fords are the most popular starting points. | |||
===Modern roadsters=== | |||
[ | Though not a true roadster - it came with both an attached convertible roof and roll-down side windows - the introduction of the [[Mazda MX-5]] in 1989 is largely credited with the resurgence of roadsters. <ref name="edmunds">{{cite web | title = Mazda MX-5 Miata: Generations | publisher = Edmunds.com | last = Huffman | first = John Pearley | date=March 5, 2003 | accessdate = 2008-09-27 | url =http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=96932}}</ref> | ||
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==See also== | |||
* [[Barchetta]], a related two-seater body style designed primarily for racing | |||
[ | * [[Convertible]], the general term to describe vehicles with retractable roofs | ||
[ | * [[Hot rod]] | ||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Roadsters| ]] | |||
[[Category:Car classifications]] | |||
[[Category:Car body styles]] | |||
Revision as of 07:41, 15 April 2009
- "Spyder" redirects here. For , see Spider (disambiguation).
A roadster, also known as a spyder or spider, is a two-seat car, traditionally without either a roof, side or rear windows.
Most modern day two-seaters have windows and feature retractable roofs (and are thus convertibles). While retractable soft-tops are nevertheless marketed as roadsters/spyders, retractable hard-tops are commonly designated as coupe roadsters.
History
Traditionally, roadster bodies were widely available, spanning the gamut from a Ford Model T to a Cadillac V-16. They are popular with collectors, often valued higher than even other open styles.
Hot rod roadsters
The American hot rod is largely based on pre-World War II roadsters and coupes. Late run Model Ts and 1932 Fords are the most popular starting points.
Modern roadsters
Though not a true roadster - it came with both an attached convertible roof and roll-down side windows - the introduction of the Mazda MX-5 in 1989 is largely credited with the resurgence of roadsters. <ref name="edmunds">Template:Citation/core{{#if:|}}</ref>
See also
- Barchetta, a related two-seater body style designed primarily for racing
- Convertible, the general term to describe vehicles with retractable roofs
- Hot rod
References
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