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The heading of the original post, and the write up in the link posted are a bit deceiving.
At first glance, both seem to say convertible design(as in convertible top design), not a convertible car.
When speaking of convertible top design, there is nothing to compare with the 58-60 Lincoln Continental design.
This top not only hid underneath an enclosed panel, once lowered, but the rear window was glass, that could be raised or lowered when wanted.
The distinctive shape of the top has never been repeated in any model since.
The closest thing to this convertible system would be the 61-67 Continental convertibles, and Thunderbirds of the sixties.
With these models, the trunk lid would raise, and the top would lower into the trunk.
In the 58-60 Continentals, the top would lower into a storage section just behind the rear seat, leaving the trunk area for other things .
Now, taking the original post's heading, this would be much closer to the reality of the heading.
Although I can appreciate the engineering, the 58-60 Lincoln Continental had a pretty goofy looking side profile as far as styling goes. Not particularly good looking in my opinion (and I like classics!).
The heading of the original post, and the write up in the link posted are a bit deceiving.
At first glance, both seem to say convertible design(as in convertible top design), not a convertible car.
Do you really not see the phrase "convertible car" repeated in the OP and the thread title?
I am not impressed with the choices. The Jaguar E type is a great choice but I am not crazy about the Miata, Fiat 124 and Mercedes pagoda being on the list. They are OK but not for a top ten list. I would have put the big Austin Healey and the 57-63 Mercedes 300sl on the list.
The C type Jag, like the D type, were not convertibles. They were true roadsters (no roll up side windows and no actual tops).
I have to agree with the Miata on the list. It was a simply classic design that re-ignited the traditional sports car genre and caught the attention of the world.
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