Convertible vehicle

A foldable convertible-vehicle top comprises a foldable roof having a roof cover and a rear window disposed within rear roof portion of roof cover; first and second tensioning bow portions, each having a first end pivotably coupled either directly or indirectly to the rear window, and a second end pivotably attachable to a convertible vehicle body; and a flexible water channel. A foldable convertible-vehicle top comprises a foldable roof (2) having a roof cover and a rear window (4) disposed within a rear roof portion (3) of the roof cover; first and second tensioning bow portions (16a) arranged and designed to apply a stretching force across lower, rear side portions of the roof cover when the roof is disposed in a roof closed position; and a flexible water channel (22) having a trough (23) defined between first and second walls (24, 25). A first end of each tensioning bow portion is pivotably coupled either directly or indirectly to the rear window, and a second end of each tensioning bow portion is pivotably attachable to a convertible vehicle body. The first wall is attachable to the convertible vehicle body. A central portion of the second wall is coupled to the rear window, and outer portions of the second wall are respectively coupled to the first and second tensioning bow portions.