: a convertible automobile

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While driving enthusiasts typically don’t seek the slightly heavier Cabriolet models, the additional mass is a moot point with the 911 T Cabriolet—mirroring its 911 siblings, the drop-top is a scalpel in the corners. Michael Harley, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 Counterintuitively, the Cullinan is the smallest Rolls-Royce in production, including the two-door Spectre EV and drop-top one-offs, so driving around town never seems ungainly. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 The Mazda Miata, or MX-5 as it's known in Europe, has been a popular choice among those who want hassle-free drop-top fun since 1989. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 The clip begins with Tiësto making a cameo while driving a drop-top car into the sunset. Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 26 July 2024 Any other mid-engined drop-top will be propelled by dino juice alone. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 16 June 2024 Photo : Simon Clay, courtesy of RM Sotheby's This coveted drop-top carries a high-end estimate of approximately $1.3 million. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 May 2024 Our readers’ infatuation with the Continental had only just begun, and because the world loves a convertible, the Continental GTC took Car of the Year honors in 2007, the model’s first year on the market as a drop-top. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2023 Like all other Corvettes, the convertible body style is a $7000 option, which gives the drop-top Z06 3LZ the highest base price of $130,245. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 19 July 2023

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First Known Use

1950, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of drop-top was in 1950

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“Drop-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drop-top. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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