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Convertible

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A convertible is a two door automobile built with a folding, retracting, or removable roof. The collapsible roof section is typically made from flexible canvas or vinyl, although plastic, aluminium and steel have occasionally been used in elaborate folding designs.

In Europe this type of automobile is sometimes also called cabriolet or cabrio.

Also see: taxicab, taxi