Posted on August 25, 2017
Honda Hopes to Have This Civic Type R Convertible Ready In Time For 2024 Eclipse
Honda is working hard to produce a convertible version of its aggressive new Civic Type R in time for the next U.S. full solar eclipse in 2024.
The Type R topless coupe should look less Dachshund-like than this four-door model undergoing testing
According to Honda employee Muley Boppert, who asked that his name not be disclosed, topless versions of both the coupe and four-door Type R will be available.
Boppert reports the car’s lightweight two-piece folding plastic top is manufactured by Tupperware and is both car wash and dishwasher safe. Photos indicate it’s basically a larger version of Tupperware’s popular FridgeSmart storage container lid.
“A convertible is a wonderful place to experience a total eclipse,” gushed astronomer Suede Tingling, who lost hearing in one ear when her protective glasses fell off during a 2011 partial lunar eclipse.
