cabriolet
Hood folds down
A cabriolet is a car with a folding roof—a convertible.
The term is more common in British English and European marketing, where it often appears abbreviated as "cabrio." Historically, a cabriolet was a light, two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with a folding hood: They rode through the park in a cabriolet.
Rigid-roofed vehicle
- retractableAble to draw inward
- roadsterOpen two-seat sports car
- dropheadCar with folding roof
- ragtopSlang for soft-top car
spider · two-seater · speedster · coupe · windscreen · tonneau
Straps controlling an animal
- coachmanHorse-drawn carriage operator
- reinsBit-attached steering straps
- phaetonLight open horse carriage
- landauTwo-section folding coach
brougham · horse-drawn · livery · stables · footman · whip · cobblestone · trot
Controlling a vehicle
- touringTraveling for pleasure
- open-airWithout roof or walls
- countrysideRural area beyond towns
- scenicOffering beautiful views
coastal · joyride · cruise · summer · sunshine · breeze · freedom · panoramic
Reputation commanding admiration
- high-endPremium quality tier
- exclusiveLimited to one group
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
- statusOne's relative position
affluence · bespoke · elegance · refinement · sophistication · stylish · chic · designer
Old valued collectible
- classicOf lasting excellence
- restorationReturning something to condition
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- nostalgiaLonging for the past
heritage · retro · timeless · patina · bygone · historical · provenance · preservation
hardtop
Rigid-roofed vehicle
- retractableAble to draw inward
- roadsterOpen two-seat sports car
- dropheadCar with folding roof
ragtop · spider · two-seater · speedster · coupe · windscreen · tonneau
harness
Straps controlling an animal
- coachmanHorse-drawn carriage operator
- reinsBit-attached steering straps
- phaetonLight open horse carriage
landau · brougham · horse-drawn · livery · stables · footman · whip · cobblestone · trot · equine
driving
Controlling a vehicle
- touringTraveling for pleasure
- open-airWithout roof or walls
- countrysideRural area beyond towns
scenic · coastal · joyride · cruise · summer · sunshine · breeze · freedom · panoramic · excursion
prestige
Reputation commanding admiration
status · affluence · bespoke · elegance · refinement · sophistication · stylish · chic · designer · sumptuous
antique
Old valued collectible
- classicOf lasting excellence
- restorationReturning something to condition
- collectibleObject worth amassing
nostalgia · heritage · retro · timeless · patina · bygone · historical · provenance · preservation · authenticity
cabrioletminivan
Multipurpose family vehicle
SUV · pickup truck · family car · station wagon · utility vehicle