![]() Chrysler TC by Maserati (1989–1991) on the removable hardtop.Chevrolet Chevelle coupe (including Malibu and Laguna, 1973–1977).Cadillac Fleetwood limousine (1977–1984).Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham coupe (1980–1985).AMC Matador coupe: D/L Formal Window Package (1974–1975) and Barcelona (1976–1978).Examples ġ977 Mercury Monarch with standard painted roof The small opera window was first an optional "D/L Formal Window Package" on the Brougham models and then a standard feature on the Barcelona II trim package. To qualify as a stock item for use on the tracks, NASCAR required 500 units must be avaialable to the public. Penske racing requested AMC a small "porthole" to smooth the airflow when open to the wind under racing conditions. These windows were usually non-functional however, in the case of the AMC Matador coupe NASCAR racers, the standard roll-down quarter windows were causing aerodynamic drag. In an age of decreasing dimensions and increasingly common use of non-opening rear side windows on 2-door models, a variety of shapes of rear windows may have helped passengers there to feel somewhat less claustrophobic. The windows were intended to offset the significant blind spots created by wide C-pillars that were characteristic of many American cars produced at this time. In some cars, an additional feature was the so-called opera light that was mounted on the outside of the B-pillar or C-pillar and illuminated when the exterior lights were switched on. Standard on all the coupes was a fixed triangular rear quarter window while higher trim versions used a rectangular vertical opera window. General Motors introduced an all-new line of mid-sized "Colonade" models for the 1973 model year. Most often, opera window variants were applied on two-door hardtop or coupé models, spanning all types of vehicles from economy compacts to flagship personal luxury cars, in which latter exploding realm they became "recognition elements" seeking to add a vintage element to their styling. Almost all personal luxury cars would adopt opera windows, usually framed by a vinyl roof. Opera windows began reappearing in the early 1970s in such vehicles as the 1972 Continental Mark IV. "The hottest thing going was the 'porthole' window in the rear side pillar – called 'opera windows' – that came in during the horse and buggy ". It was provided as an option to improve rear-quarter visibility with the removable hardtop in place. Perhaps the most notable return was the "porthole" in the 1956–1957 Ford Thunderbird. Opera windows saw their demise in the 1930s. and even a fabric top in the style of a brougham with oval opera windows framed by landau bars". For example, "the Elcar in 1924 was good looking . The design element of a distinct, fixed, centered opera window was borrowed from such windows in horse-drawn carriages and used during the classical era of automobile styling. As other have said a mix is good but otherwise bus windows for a liveaboard every time.1991 Cadillac Brougham opera window as part of the rear door ![]() Portholes look fab and as a hobby boater are fab but living aboard in the winter especialy we now on this boat have large bus windows which are double glazed so hard to gain entry through anyway. The missus didn't like being inside so much though as it was very much darker than our previous boats. ![]() Fab boat and also had prisms set into the roof. About ten years ago I decided to go for the whole solid brass porthole look throughout so bought a Steve Hudson boat. I have lived for several years with all differing types. However having no actual experience of my own can anyone say how limiting they would be in letting in natural light or any other pros and cons of the different window types. ![]() My choice being driven by esthetics and also the added benefit of security as portholes would not allow entry to would be intruders while the boat is unattended. Looking to one day purchase and live aboard a boat my preference is for traditional looking port hole windows throughout. Just seeking some opinions from people already in the lifestyle regarding different window types.
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