[Universal sports car?] 20 Coupe Cabriolet, 20 Selections of Coupe Cabriolet Open Air

Is it a good thing or a halfway thing?

Lexus SC430

Opinions are divided on Coupe Cabriolet (CC, retractable hardtop), which became a boom around 2000.A favorable opinion is that it has both advantages of metal roof of coupe that can be used comfortably throughout the four seasons and open air on a sunny day.[Photo] What are the affordable CCs you can buy in Japan?[See 5 cars, such as Copen and Roadster] (105 pieces) On the other hand, there are negative opinions that it is heavy, the mechanism is complicated, it leaks, and in some cases it is ugly.What kind of image you have in Coupe Cabriolet, this time we'll introduce a cool model that will enthusiastically the driver this winter.First, I would like to briefly look back on the history of Coupe Cabriolet.

Peugeot 402 Eclipse

Peugeot 402 Eclipse

First, from history.Georges Polan, a French dentist and car designer, is known as a pioneer in modern Coupe Cabriolet.The design and patent of the opening and closing hard -top roof named "Eclipse" was purchased by Peugeot in 1935 and was first installed in 401 Eclipse.Eclipse 402 (photo) is the first model manufactured by Peugeot, who purchased Polin's idea.

Chrysler Thunderbolt

Chrysler Thunderbolt

About 100 years ago, an American Ben P. Erabeck devised an idea of installing a Hudson coupe with an opening -and -closed hardtop, but did not reach its production.Later, in 1941, Chrysler announced Thunderbolt.When the switch was pressed, the electric hardtop was stored in the space behind the seat, and the trunk could be accessed through a slide rear deck secret.

Ford Fairlain 500 Skyliner

Ford Fairlain 500 Skyliner

Coupe Cabriolite's idea was based on the Playboy Automobile Company and other companies and inventors, but the CC baton was entrusted to Ford.Fairlain 500 Skyliner is a car that spreads the concept of retractable hardtop roof.The car, which can be said to be the feat of engineering, was purchased by 48,394 people, despite its expensive.

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