The Ford Barn - View Single Post - new to this era. Questions about phaetons or sedan convertibles?

barnstuf · 10-18-2019, 03:20 PM

By definition a convertible (Coupe or Sedan) has a folding top AND roll up windows.

A roadster or a Phaeton do not meet the textbook definition of a convertible as they do not have windows.

A Roadster is an open car with one full width seat and a Phaeton is an open car with two full width seats. No roll up windows, but have side curtains.

I hope this helps newcomers to the hobby.

10-18-2019, 03:20 PM	#5
barnstuf Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 2,840	Re: new to this era. Questions about phaetons or sedan convertibles? By definition a convertible (Coupe or Sedan) has a folding top AND roll up windows. A roadster or a Phaeton do not meet the textbook definition of a convertible as they do not have windows. A Roadster is an open car with one full width seat and a Phaeton is an open car with two full width seats. No roll up windows, but have side curtains. I hope this helps newcomers to the hobby.