My dictionary said something similar but also mentioned a rumble seat so
I wasn't sure whether their definition applied.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard Urschel [mailto:osp13@mybluelight.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 12:50
> To: mrclem@telocity.com
> Cc: ba-autox@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Roadster was:Helmet?
>
>
> On Wed, 8 Jan 2003 12:15:55 -0800 "Michael R. Clements"
> <mrclem@telocity.com> wrote:
> >Is a Miata a roadster?
> >
> >I always thought "roadster" means you build and install the
> rag top --
> >if you can simply flip it up and latch it, then it's a "convertible".
>
> Shorter Oxford English Dictionary:
> roadster 5. An open two-seater motor car. Orig. U.S.
>
> convertible 2. A motor car etc. with a folding or removable roof
>
> drop-head b. (having) a car roof that can be folded down
> or removed
>
> MazdaUSA describes the MX5 as a roadster with a
> convertible top, even though it's a modern copy of
> the drop-head Elan.
>
> Rich Urschel
>
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