83 T-Type Roadster

[dj83]

I own a 1983 Regal Turbo T-Type Roadster. I am trying to find out production numbers for the roadster package ( fake convertible top)
I have never seen another trubo with the fake ragtop ?
Has anybody?
-DJ

 

[bakerlaw67]

Weren't a lot of those "roadster" packages offered as dealer-installed options. "Standard Catalog of American Cars 1976-1986" (Flammang) lists 2 roof options for the coupe:

Landau vinyl top ($181)
Heavy-padded Landau vinyl top ($240)

I'd love to see a pic of a roadster T.

 

[b4black]

My 83 TR has the Landua top. I bet what DJ is talking about is a full roof cover that looks just like a convertible, but isn't. Most even cover over the small opera, C-pillar windows (otherwise it would be obvious it was fake). These tops were all aftermarket and could be done to almost any car.

 

[dj83]

Thanks for responses guys,
That catalog sounds like it's wasn't a Factory Option. Even it was dealer installed does still make the car more rare or not ? I have never seen another Roadster T and don't know anyobdy who has seen one?
I bought the car in 1988 from the original owner - she told me she ordered the car that way from the dealer.


You are right -it does cover the small back window and it is a full roof cover. The car is White with Navy Roof and stock Crome Mags- it is very sharp looking.
I will have to get a picture on here for you guys.
Peace-DJ