ragtop

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Recent Examples of ragtop As Bronson Pinchot’s hapless character, Elliot, is speeding in his ragtop Porsche with a girl bent over his lap along a 15 mph curve on Mulholland Drive, cop lights go off behind him. Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025 The park’s historic Red Jammers, a fleet of 1930s ragtop tour buses, allow visitors to take in stunning mountain, lake and waterfall views from the road. Teddy Brokaw, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024 The livelihood of the convertible might be threatened by hulking SUVs, but a handful of sporty stalwarts continue to validate the timeless allure of alfresco driving—especially when that ragtop is paired with the right road. Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2023 When production of the old ragtop ceased, however, some of the wonder went out of Jaguars. Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 24 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for ragtop
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ragtop
Noun
  • Built on a 1953 Cadillac Series 62 chassis, fit with a 331 ci V-8, this all-aluminum two-seater features a retractable hardtop, a wraparound windshield, a Lucite steering wheel, and Liberace levels of gold-plating.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
  • This potent track weapon is based on the brand's CC850 from 2022, and is built as a two-seater with a removable hardtop.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The video kicks off with Landon dressed in an Alexander McQueen tuxedo, driving in a vintage red convertible to Earle’s nuptials at a Southern California estate.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The two-seater convertible was meticulously wiped down after these local adventures.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • There are about three times as many C40 coupes available as the XC40 Recharge, but quite a lot of people prefer the looks of the fastback, so this is no bad thing.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Once again, the fastback Coupe becomes the more-fashionable choice, while trading nearly 20 percent of the standard model’s rear cargo space and a touch of rear headroom.
    Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • The sleek, gold-colored coupé impressed with a futuristic design, but baffled onlookers with its cramped two-seat interior, lack of a charging port, and a dubious, far-too-good-to-be-true $30,000 price tag.
    Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Rewind to 1953, and commercial artist Harry Birdsall fantasized about building a luxury convertible coupe in Harley Earl’s style, but one that could actually be purchased.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Stop in at the farm stand for a 20-30 minute wagon ride through the farm's tranquil rolling hills to finish out your perfect fall day.
    Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 11 Sep. 2026
  • It was named after a type of covered wagon that used to transport American settlers westward to the new frontier during the 19th century.
    Tariq Malik, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The most fuel-efficient mainstream car for 2026 is a hybrid hatchback that has been around for decades.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This one’s another hatchback, which is powered by a 213-hp rear-wheel-drive motor.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • That makes the potential financial exposure worth considering for owners of larger vehicles, particularly those with higher mileage or who rely on their truck or SUV for work or daily transportation.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Rodriguez, whom police didn’t identify by name, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and crashed into an unmarked gray SUV.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • At least four cars and two storage containers burned after the helicopter caught fire.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026
  • However, the pressures facing the car industry could be a sign of things to come for the heavy-vehicle sector.
    Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2026

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“Ragtop.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ragtop. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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