Torpedo (car)

Torpedo (car)

The torpedo body style was a type of automobile body used from the early twentieth century until the mid-1930s, and which fell quickly into disuse after the Second World War.

The torpedo body configuration incorporated a folding hood (top) as in a convertible, but no B pillars: the only uprights present were those supporting the windscreen (windshield).

Torpedo body style is basically convertible, which has low side panels and doors, it can be either pure convertible or it can be equipped with folding canvas hood. This car type offered no shelter for bad weather. Other similar styles are phaeton and baquet.Cite web|url=http://www.antiquecar.com/terms.php|title=Antique, Vintage and Classic Car Terms and Definitions|accessdate=2008-01-23|work=antiquecar.com]

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