Cabriolet
"Cabriolet" or the abbreviated "Cabrio", is used interchangeably with "Convertible", and can mean any vehicle where the roof can be retracted or removed.
The origin of the word is French and is a direct translation of "convertible". It was originally used in the 19th century as the name of a two wheeled, two seater, horse drawn buggy with a retractable roof.
The marketing departments of car manufacturers prefer using cabriolet, cabrio, roadster, or spyder for the actual name of the car over 'convertible'.
Written by Danny Argent. Last updated 19/07/2022 12:40