Definition

Removable roof panels on certain car models that can be taken off to expose the interior to the sky, creating a convertible-like experience without a full soft top.

Example Usage

We popped off the T-tops on that Camaro and cruised with the wind in our hair.

Origin

Named for their T-shaped configuration when removed and stacked.

Fun Fact

T-tops were especially popular on American muscle cars and sports cars in the 1970s and 1980s, offering a middle ground between a hardtop and convertible.

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