Why Are Some Convertibles Called Spiders?

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By Logan CarterApr 12, 2024, 2:25 pm114 pts
I have never truly understood why some convertibles are called spiders, since spiders are creepy and generally undesirable creatures and not small sporty topless fun machines. There are a few potential origins for this automotive arachnidian nomenclature mashup, one rooted in a poor translation, and one that…

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