ragtop

Roofless ride, informally

A ragtop is a convertible car—one with a fabric roof that folds down.

The term evokes the soft, cloth nature of the top compared to a hardtop's metal roof: We took the ragtop out for a spin along the coast.

The word carries a casual, affectionate tone, common among car enthusiasts.

vehicle

convertible

Car with folding roof

automobile · canvas · retractable · speedster · tourer · motorcar · sedan · luxury · upholstery · chassis

open-air

breeze

Light, gentle air movement

  • sunshineDirect rays from above
  • windAir current outdoors
  • skyVisible overhead expanse

outdoors · alfresco · airflow · ventilation · elements · exposure · panoramic · unconfined · freshness · weather

driving

cruise

Leisurely ocean voyage

highway · coastal · open-road · motoring · spin · jaunt · excursion · getaway · weekend · drive-in

vintage

classic

Of lasting excellence

nostalgia · retro · heritage · timeless · patina · showpiece · preservation · memorabilia · authenticity · concours

Categories
Opposites
roof type

ragtophardtop

Rigid-roofed vehicle

coupe · sedan · metal roof · hatchback · fastback

Family

top, rag, roadster, hardtop, open-top

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G