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kiwi88 · 02-19-2013, 03:18 AM

Hi all. I am looking to get into a 36 cabriolet or roadster and as there are limited examples of each in NZ I was hoping for some info from the many learned members out there. In short I can see the obvious door, screen & cowel variances between the 2 models but was wondering what other differences there are, the preferred model and why? Cheers Chris

ford38v8 · 02-19-2013, 03:54 AM

Chris, the roadster is the preferred for a definite style advantage. If you would base a decision on the roll up windows of the Cabriolet, then you miss the whole point of having a classic example of Early Ford. The door roll into the cowl and bright windscreen frame makes the whole design really come to life.
Then, some base their decision on the numbers: The Roadster had a very low production number, I don't have access to that number at the moment, but something like just over 600 worldwide units. That in itself makes it more desirable, and the $ numbers should rightfully follow.

Juergen · 02-19-2013, 09:49 AM

A cabriolet is a car for all seasons. A roadster is a fair weather friend.

Neal · 02-19-2013, 10:15 AM

Those of us that are looking for a roadster think that you should buy a cabriolet.

Neal

Bill Underwood · 02-19-2013, 11:31 AM

That's why Baskin Robbins makes 32 flavors. As for me, hands down cabriolet. Roll up windows! The roadster is a bit sportier but comfort and functionality cabriolet all the way!

In model A, roadster is so uncomfortable and I'm not a big guy. Can't tell much difference in my 34 rdstr vs cabby.

BU

51 MERC-CT · 02-19-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ford38v8

Chris, the roadster is the preferred for a definite style advantage. If you would base a decision on the roll up windows of the Cabriolet, then you miss the whole point of having a classic example of Early Ford. The door roll into the cowl and bright windscreen frame makes the whole design really come to life.
Then, some base their decision on the numbers: The Roadster had a very low production number, I don't have access to that number at the moment, but something like just over 600 worldwide units. That in itself makes it more desirable, and the $ numbers should rightfully follow.

Figures I have show over 3800 in US.

52merc · 02-19-2013, 04:44 PM

there have been a few for sale lately down here but as usual big bucks some times cheaper to bring 1 in but get it inspected over there trev nz

JonC · 02-19-2013, 06:34 PM

Roadsters do look nice, but as others have said when it's cold or rainy I like rolling up the windows and turning the heater on in my 36 Cabriolet. Besides the production numbers I thought were about the same for the two, with the Cab. being more expensive.

Don · 02-19-2013, 06:41 PM

The Roadsters are a little more sporty like mine but there were times I wish I had windows.you will probally have to take what you can find in your price range.

Richard · 02-19-2013, 06:56 PM

I like roadsters and cabriolets.

Uptown83 · 02-19-2013, 07:41 PM

I think I would be happy with either.

Dennis Jarrell · 02-19-2013, 08:13 PM

To me when the 35/36 came around, the roadster doesn't to fit like the earlier models.

ford38v8 · 02-19-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 51 MERC-CT

Figures I have show over 3800 in US.

Wow. That shows how far my memory is good for! Not!

kiwi88 · 02-20-2013, 03:06 AM

Thanks one and all. Either would be desireable but the roadster gets my vote. My biggest challenge lies in the rarity, especially here in the land of the "long white cloud", and in particular a builder

Time to hit the market place and hopefully might have a build thread to share with you all one day.

02-19-2013, 03:18 AM	#1
kiwi88 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Posts: 20	Cabriolet verses Roadster Hi all. I am looking to get into a 36 cabriolet or roadster and as there are limited examples of each in NZ I was hoping for some info from the many learned members out there. In short I can see the obvious door, screen & cowel variances between the 2 models but was wondering what other differences there are, the preferred model and why? Cheers Chris

02-19-2013, 03:54 AM	#2
ford38v8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 6,646	Re: Cabriolet verses Roadster Chris, the roadster is the preferred for a definite style advantage. If you would base a decision on the roll up windows of the Cabriolet, then you miss the whole point of having a classic example of Early Ford. The door roll into the cowl and bright windscreen frame makes the whole design really come to life. Then, some base their decision on the numbers: The Roadster had a very low production number, I don't have access to that number at the moment, but something like just over 600 worldwide units. That in itself makes it more desirable, and the $ numbers should rightfully follow. __________________ Alan

02-19-2013, 09:49 AM	#3
Juergen Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 503	Re: Cabriolet verses Roadster A cabriolet is a car for all seasons. A roadster is a fair weather friend.

02-19-2013, 10:15 AM	#4
Neal Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 129	Re: Cabriolet verses Roadster Those of us that are looking for a roadster think that you should buy a cabriolet. Neal

02-19-2013, 11:31 AM	#5
Bill Underwood Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 445	Re: Cabriolet verses Roadster That's why Baskin Robbins makes 32 flavors. As for me, hands down cabriolet. Roll up windows! The roadster is a bit sportier but comfort and functionality cabriolet all the way! In model A, roadster is so uncomfortable and I'm not a big guy. Can't tell much difference in my 34 rdstr vs cabby. BU

02-19-2013, 04:44 PM	#7
52merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new zealand Posts: 1,054	Re: Cabriolet verses Roadster there have been a few for sale lately down here but as usual big bucks some times cheaper to bring 1 in but get it inspected over there trev nz

02-19-2013, 06:34 PM	#8
JonC Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Central NY Posts: 629	Re: Cabriolet verses Roadster Roadsters do look nice, but as others have said when it's cold or rainy I like rolling up the windows and turning the heater on in my 36 Cabriolet. Besides the production numbers I thought were about the same for the two, with the Cab. being more expensive.

02-19-2013, 06:41 PM	#9
Don Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ashland KY Posts: 1,159	Re: Cabriolet verses Roadster The Roadsters are a little more sporty like mine but there were times I wish I had windows.you will probally have to take what you can find in your price range. __________________ DON P

02-19-2013, 06:56 PM	#10
Richard Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santa Fe Springs, California Posts: 280	Re: Cabriolet verses Roadster I like roadsters and cabriolets. __________________ I am a believer

02-19-2013, 07:41 PM	#11
Uptown83 Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NM Posts: 82	Re: Cabriolet verses Roadster I think I would be happy with either.

02-19-2013, 08:13 PM	#12
Dennis Jarrell Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Jackson, MI Posts: 101	Re: Cabriolet verses Roadster To me when the 35/36 came around, the roadster doesn't to fit like the earlier models.

02-20-2013, 03:06 AM	#14
kiwi88 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hamilton, New Zealand Posts: 20	Re: Cabriolet verses Roadster Thanks one and all. Either would be desireable but the roadster gets my vote. My biggest challenge lies in the rarity, especially here in the land of the "long white cloud", and in particular a builder Time to hit the market place and hopefully might have a build thread to share with you all one day.