tourer

British

/ ˈtʊərə /

noun

Also called (esp US): touring car. a large open car with a folding top, usually seating a driver and four passengers

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The Talbot was described as a "big open tourer" reminiscent of Laurel & Hardy films from the era "or, as some have said, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang", Mr Rabett said.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024

But it certainly lives up to the GT designation in its name as a quick and capable grand tourer.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 29, 2022

Specs be damned touring EV On the road, the i4 presents itself as a grand tourer.

From The Verge • Jun. 3, 2022

With a 623-horsepower electric motor and highly advanced driving assistance technologies, it is meant to be both a sporting driver’s car, and a semiautonomous grand tourer.

From New York Times • Sep. 6, 2021

The canvas hood had been folded back because of the mild weather, converting the car into a magnificent open tourer.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl

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