The more interesting thing is, the terms we use to describe car body styles, in fact, originated from coach-building vocabulary. (Warner, d’ya know that? See, my interest in arts and history is getting useful here. =D)

So you have the sporty, chic Cabriolet unleashing your passion for a good drive as you race against the wind in wild abandon. Cabriolet what? That’s just your convertible, buddy.

In the olden times, Cabriolet meant a two-wheeled horse coach with a folding hood. It could seat two people, the driver and a passenger. A spot for a groom was sometimes placed in the rear area of the vehicle. This French carriage, made in the nineteenth century, inspired the development of the hansom cab and your friendly taxi cab.

Now, Cabriolet means a car with a foldable or retractable roof made of textile. So you can enjoy the ride either way you want it—basking in the sun and the fresh air or feeling completely protected from harmful UV rays, settling for the cool AC breeze.