When was the first convertible invented?

Question

First convertible or Roadster?

Answer 1

my husband and I bought a1903 buick touring car and it came with a umbrella so it must be back in the 1800's when the first convertibles were built

Answer 2

Hard to tell, even the Ford Model T has a soft top.

Answer 3

1897 stanly steamer jay leno has two along with the stutz bearcat,no top.most of the first cars in the 1890's where old wagon frames with steam engines..with no tops,all open....