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   A convertible or cabriolet ( / ˌkæbrioʊˈleɪ /) is a passenger car that can be driven with or without a roof in place. The methods of retracting and storing the roof vary among eras and manufacturers. A convertible car's design allows an open-air driving experience, with the ability to provide a roof when required.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Presidential_state_carPresidential state car (United States) - Wikipedia

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   The United States presidential state car ( nicknamed "the Beast", [1] [2] [3] "Cadillac One", [4] [5] "First Car"; [6] code named "Stagecoach" [7] [8]) is the official state car of the president of the United States . United States presidents embraced automotive technology in the early 20th century with President William Howard Taft 's purchase ...

   • Wheelbase: 160 inches (4,100 mm)
   • Manufacturer: Lincoln Motor Company

   • Class: Limousine
   • Platform: Lincoln K-series

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   What is a convertible car?

   • A convertible or cabriolet ( / ˌkæbrioʊˈleɪ /) is a passenger car that can be driven with or without a roof in place. The methods of retracting and storing the roof vary among eras and manufacturers. A convertible car's design allows an open-air driving experience, with the ability to provide a roof when required.

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   What happened to convertible cars?

   • Air conditioning became more popular and safety concerns started to overshadow the desire to drive with the wind in your hair, leading to declining sales and discontinued models. Today convertibles are still sold by many car makers, but usually relegated to their sports car models or specialty brands.

   The History Of The Convertible Car - Ellingson Motorcars

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   When did convertibles make a comeback?

   • In the 1950’s convertible production soared, including soft top convertibles and manually detachable hardtops. Also making a comeback was the powered retractable hardtop, featured on the 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner. It was so popular, more than 48,000 Fairlane Skyliners were built from 1957 to 1959.

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   Did convertibles exist in the 1930s?

   • In the 1930’s other convertibles did exist but they were rare, generally featured only on high-priced luxury cars out of reach to the average American buyer. The demand for convertibles spiked after WW II, driven by returning American soldiers who saw all the roadsters in Europe that were not available in the U.S.

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4. auto.howstuffworks.com › car-driving-safety5 Famous Death Cars — Where Are They Now? | HowStuffWorks

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   The convertible 1910 Gräf and Stift double phaeton in which Archduke Ferdinand of Austria and his wife were killed is on display in the Museum of Military History in Vienna, Austria. Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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5. www.history.com › james-dean-dies-in-car-accidentJames Dean dies in car accident | September 30, 1955 | HISTORY

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   Nov 13, 2009 · At 5:45 PM on September 30, 1955, 24-year-old actor James Dean is killed in Cholame, California, when the Porsche he is driving hits a Ford Tudor sedan at an intersection.

6. motorlease.com › the-history-of-the-convertibleThe History of the Convertible | Motorlease Fleet Management ...

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   This vehicle featured a retractable hardtop with a self-storing roof that disappeared into a rear compartment behind the driver’s seat. In 1939, Plymouth offered drivers an elevated top-down experience with the first-ever power-operated convertible. With a much less labor-intensive solution, drivers said goodbye to manually operated drop-tops ...

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7. www.curbsideclassic.com › automotive-historiesAutomotive Histories: The Last Full-Size Convertibles

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   Mar 13, 2019 · While proposed rollover regulations were what the Big 3 cited as the reason for discontinuing their convertibles, full-size convertibles had been moribund for years. Today, this format is a historical curiosity and will likely never see a rebirth. Let’s look at the last examples of the breed.

8. www.ellingsonmotorcars.com › blog › History OfThe History Of The Convertible Car | Classic Car Dealer ...

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   Jul 13, 2018 · In the 1950’s convertible production soared, including soft top convertibles and manually detachable hardtops. Also making a comeback was the powered retractable hardtop, featured on the 1957 Ford Fairlane Skyliner. It was so popular, more than 48,000 Fairlane Skyliners were built from 1957 to 1959. The trend continued into the 1960’s as ...