T-top

The removable panel roof was patented by Gordon Buehrig on June 5, 1951. It was first used in a 1948 prototype by The American Sportscar Company or “Tasco.”

The 1968 Chevrolet Corvette coupe was the first U.S.-built production automobile to feature a T-top roof. This increased the popularity of the coupe, such that it outsold the convertible and later led to the discontinuation of the Corvette convertible after 1975 until it was revived in 1986. Post-C3 models were built with a targa top instead of a T-top.

Examples of traditional T-Top

• Buick Regal (1976–1987)
• Chevrolet Corvette (1968–1982)
• Chevrolet Camaro (1978–2002)
• Chevrolet Monte Carlo (1978–1988)
• Chrysler Cordoba (1977–1982)
• Datsun 280ZX (1980+)
• Dodge Aspen/Plymouth Volaré Coupe (1977+)
• Dodge Charger (1977–1978)
• Dodge Daytona/Chrysler Laser (1986–1989)
• Dodge Magnum
• Dodge Mirada (1980–1982)
• Ford Mustang (1977–1978, 1981–1988)
• Ford Thunderbird T-Roof Convertible (1978.5–1979)
• GMC Hummer EV (2021-present)
• Mercury Capri (1981–1986)
• Nissan NX
• Nissan 300ZX
• Nissan EXA
• Nissan URGE (concept)
• Pontiac Fiero
• Pontiac Firebird, incl. Trans Am (1976+) and Formula 350 (1989–92)
• Pontiac Grand Prix (1977–1987)
• Rover 200 Coupe (1992–1999)
• Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme (1976–1988)
• Suzuki X-90
• Subaru BRAT - Actually not a T-top. Just a separated twin sunroof.
• Toyota MR2 (AW11/SW20/SW21/SW22)