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In 1962, an electrically operated sliding steel sunroof option was added – only the second automobile model in the world to have this option. [ citation needed ] The Karmann Ghia 1500 further featured round tail lights, built-in fog lights, an electric clock, upper and lower dash pads, door pads, and long padded armrests.
A sunroof is a movable panel that opens to uncover a window in an automobile roof, allowing light and fresh air to enter the passenger compartment.Sunroofs can be manually operated or motor driven, and are available in many shapes, sizes and styles.
A convertible or cabriolet (/ ˌ k æ b r i oʊ ˈ l eɪ /) is a passenger car that can be driven with or without a roof in place. The methods of retracting and storing the roof vary across eras and manufacturers.
The company was founded by Heinz Prechter in Los Angeles, California as the American Sunroof Company in 1965. In 2004, the aftermarket sunroof business was sold to Inalfa, and the company changed its name from American Sunroof Company to American Specialty Cars, with a "new emphasis on handling design, engineering and manufacturing of low-volume niche vehicles".
Heinz Prechter (January 19, 1942 – July 6, 2001) was a German-born American entrepreneur who founded the American Sunroof Company (ASC). He also founded Heritage Network, Inc., made up of companies in transportation, hospitality, and communications. He was an entrepreneur, community leader, and philanthropist.
United States: Dearborn, Michigan (Ford River Rouge Complex); Milpitas, California (San Jose Assembly Plant); Edison, New Jersey (Edison Assembly) Australia: Homebush (Homebush Assembly Plant, conversion to right hand drive)