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11-21-02, 01:22 PM
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Differences between a Coupe and a Roadster
I was just looking at the specs page of a '73 and they were talking about Coupes and Roadsters. What are the differences between the two types of Vettes? Thanks.
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11-21-02, 01:44 PM
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Stallion.........I'm sure someone else will probably give you a more definitive answer but a Roadster is the Convertible.
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11-21-02, 02:19 PM
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I'm sorry, ken, I didn't see that. Next time I'll search the forums (including the tops) before I ask a question such as this where the information might be apparent. Again, sorry about that. 
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11-21-02, 03:21 PM
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Ken, you have to take it easy on us newbies... it takes a while to digest all the info available out here!!
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11-21-02, 03:52 PM
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By those definitions...the C4 and C5 convertibles, which are quite often called roadsters even by Chevrolet, are incorrect. As is hardtop convertible as new technology has given us exactly that, a hardtop which is retractible into a compartment or the trunk...looks like the definitions need to be updated.
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11-21-02, 05:14 PM
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Let me wipe the egg off my face.........
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11-21-02, 06:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by LT1Vettepilot
...looks like the definitions need to be updated.
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Oh yeah, change the dictionary. 
Yo, Stallion and Tammy, I didn't mean to sound like a grouch or anything. Guess I should polish my act or get outta here, eh? 
_ken 
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11-21-02, 06:41 PM
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I stand by my definitions.
_ken
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11-21-02, 08:03 PM
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Hey Ken,
No problems here, but maybe I've just gotten used to you!
You're actually pretty tolerant.
Tammy
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11-21-02, 08:09 PM
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You know what? I just realized I screwed this whole post up right from the start; TR asked about the difference between COUPES and convertibles, aka roadsters, not what the differences were between convertibles and roadsters! I'm so embarrassed I could just cry.
Yeah, right!
_ken
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11-21-02, 10:22 PM
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I wasn't sure if the words were interchangeable or not. So, what are the differences?  Thanks again and I didn't think you sounded grouchy, ken.
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11-22-02, 07:41 AM
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I want it like this:
Coupé - roof is not retractable
Convertible - soft retractable roof
Roadster - no roof at all (i.e AC Cobra)
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11-22-02, 08:41 AM
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Thanks for the information! If I want a Convertable, I would have to go '75 or below, I read. Because they didn't put Convertables back on the market until the C4 '86.
I think I would prefer a Convertable, but I'm not going to be picky.
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11-22-02, 05:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Stallion
Thanks for the information! If I want a Convertable, I would have to go '75 or below, I read. Because they didn't put Convertables back on the market until the C4 '86
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You may also notice that when GM finally brought the convertibles back, that it was the first time in Corvette history that the convertible cost more than the non-convertible model. All '75 and prior always cost LESS than the non-vert version.
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