Spring 2007, we got ours in April.
The first Chrysler Sebring was a Coupe (hardtop) & was released in 1995, the Sebring Convertible didn't get released until the following year - 1996.
Short answer: 1931 Long answer: Most of the first automobiles were based on horse-carriges available at the time, many having retractable roofs......ergo the first full bodied cars followed suite.Even though a steam powered car was invented in 1672 by Ferdinand Verbiest it is quite likely the inventor of the first full bodied car would get credit.The convertible was the default body style of all vehicles before 1910, when Cadillac introduced the first closed-body car. James Jones created the patent for the convertible car in 1919. Credit for the first modern hardtop convertible goes to Chrysler -- with a 1946 model. But the first hardtop retractable convertible was invented by B. B. Ellerbeck in 1931.
no, i have a 2000 Chrysler sebring jxi convertible and there are no hard tops available for it, i have looked. It does stay very warm in winter though if you're worried about that, you just need to let it warm up for a few minutes first.
The BMW E30 convertible was first released in 1981, and was in production until 1994. The traditional E30 was replaced by the E36 in 1992, but the convertible was continued until 1994.
The Volvo C70 was first produced and marketed as a coup̩ until 2002. Later, Volvo produced a variant as a soft-top convertible and as a luxury hardtop convertible. Volvo has announced to stop the production of the model in late 2013.
The original BMW 6 series, which was the E-24, was first introduced in August 1976. The first convertible BMW 6 Series was introduced on November 18, 2010.
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To replace the power antenna mast on a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 GT hardtop convertible, first, disconnect the negative battery terminal to ensure safety. Remove the interior panel or trim that covers the antenna assembly, then unscrew any bolts or fasteners holding the antenna in place. Once exposed, carefully pull the old mast out and replace it with the new one by following the same steps in reverse. Finally, reattach the panel and reconnect the battery.
To remove the hardtop from a 1989 Mercedes 560SL, first ensure the vehicle is parked on a flat surface and the ignition is off. Open the rear trunk to access the hardtop release latches, and then, using the appropriate tool, carefully disengage the latches on both sides of the windshield. With the latches released, two people should lift the hardtop straight up and off the vehicle, taking care to handle it gently to avoid damage. Finally, store the hardtop in a safe place to prevent scratches or dents.
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AnswerThere are convertible cars dating from the 1930's.Your question should be the other way around. Since the first cars were buggies with engines they were all open cars or "convertibles" with very few exceptions. Then in the early 1900's as the automobile began the evolve all manufacturers began the build closed cars as their main offerings but they also offered an open or convertible as well. Ford did not offer a closed car until 1920 or so.
To unlatch the center bolt on the hardtop of a 1972 450SL, first, ensure the top is properly supported to prevent it from falling. Locate the center latch mechanism at the front of the hardtop, and use a flathead screwdriver or a similar tool to pry it open if it's stuck. Turn the latch counterclockwise to unlock it. Once it's released, you can carefully lift the hardtop off the vehicle.