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Old 07-11-2014, 05:43 PM   #1
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Default Spyder = Convertible ???

Recently I have seen a convertible Ferrari and convertible Alfa Romeo named 'Spyder'.

Is someone able to explain how a 'Spyder' = convertible?

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Old 07-11-2014, 06:30 PM   #2
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Default Re: Spyder = Convertible ???

Traditionally a Spyder was similar to a roadster (a 2 seater) but with less weather protection.

Nowadays due to over use by marketing departments it simply means a convertible and can be either a 2 or 4 seater.
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Old 07-11-2014, 07:08 PM   #3
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Default Re: Spyder = Convertible ???

Here is some info I have found however I am not sure wether or not it is correct;

" Supposedly they were called spyders because the soft top was supported by 4 metal beams on each side of the carriage, so 8 legs like a spider. Here is a pic of one with 5 supporting beams on each side: http://www.visualphotos.com/photo/2x...ge_1780884.jpg "

Full page can be found here;
http://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comment...alled_spiders/
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Old 07-11-2014, 08:05 PM   #4
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Default Re: Spyder = Convertible ???

I think it depends on the marque as to what they call their convertible my Lotus is sold and referred to as a roadster it has a hard top and a removable canvas soft top same as a spyder or convertible all mean the same canvas top comes off.....
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