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Roadster: A roadster was an open two-seater possibly with a frame that required actual assembly ( i. e., not retracting ) and separately installable soft side " window " panels – offering little protection from inclement weather and often requiring time-consuming apparently complicated installation.

Examples range from the very first cars to the vintage Porsche Speedster introduced in 1955, and the classic Jaguar XK120 Roadster unveiled in 1948 right up to the most recent Porsche Spyders.

For most in the U. S. a contemporary roadster is now just a two-seater convertible like the Audi TT, the modern classic BMW Z8, and Pontiac Solstice.