Tim Baxter
Tim Baxter Online Editor
7/31/08 2:06 p.m.

Over there in the right column, you'll see something new.. "Yes or No".

Vote early, vote often. (well, really you can only vote once).

André Rousseau
André Rousseau Reader
7/31/08 2:22 p.m.

No

Nick
Nick New Reader
7/31/08 2:54 p.m.

I voted yes, partly to offset A.R.'s "No" vote, but also because I like sports cars. A "classic sports car" should be a convertible. Otherwise to me it's a "GT" car. Come to think of it, I'd rather even have a convertible '59 Caddy than a hardtop/coupe and that ain't no sports car.

aeronca65t
aeronca65t Reader
7/31/08 2:54 p.m.

With all due respect to André and all the other tintop enthusiasts,YES!

When I got ~My '69 MGB Roadster~ earlier this year, my missus said: "You need two white roadsters??"

Actually I have three since my race-Spridget is a roadster too (but it's BRG).

I also have a fourth ('72 Midget) that she doesn't know about.

Gary
Gary Reader
7/31/08 4:16 p.m.

I votes yes because of the joys of driving with the top down in nice weather. Ya can't beat it. But I like the looks of a hardtop or coupe better. That's why my Spit-rod will have the steel hardtop bolted on, probably permanently. I still have the Miata to go topless in when the weather cooperates.

André Rousseau
André Rousseau Reader
7/31/08 7:30 p.m.

Well of course I'm going top opt for a hardtop.

Its rained every other day this summer.

Now, when I reach my vintage racer dream, it will most likely be an open top roadster due to my height and roll bar requirements.

But till then, I will be a coupe lover.

A.

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
7/31/08 8:03 p.m.

I voted.

rconlon
rconlon Reader
8/1/08 3:42 p.m.

I voted. I have two convertibles but "better" would be better changed to preferred. There is something about an old clunker of a convertible with the top down that feels and looks much cooler than it might really be.

Cheers Ron

David S. Wallens
David S. Wallens Editorial Director
8/3/08 11:18 p.m.

And don't forget, every week we'll have a new yes/no question. I can't promise that they'll always be about convertibles, however.

TR3only
TR3only New Reader
8/4/08 6:32 a.m.

I didn't vote because "better" is too vague. Better at what? I've owned a few convertibles and to me they are a seperate "breed" of car, anything else seems like just a vehicle. Having said that, there are 1 or 2 cars I've owned or driven, that were not convertibles and were not available as a convertible from the factory....but did things "better" than the 'verts I owned. Example? The Porsche 914 I owned. (Though, if I bought another one, I'd be tempted to have one of those California BeachBoys Customs conversions done to the 914 that turns it into a roadster.)

Tim Baxter
Tim Baxter Online Editor
8/4/08 7:51 a.m.

Close poll! You can click "view all polls" to see the results.

New one up this week -- how many of you are rolling on "classic" rubber?

André Rousseau
André Rousseau Reader
8/4/08 8:47 a.m.

I call for a recount heheheh

Too many Chad's.

A.

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