The beltline is a line representing the bottom edge of a vehicle's
glass panels (e.g. windscreen, side windows and rear window).
It also represents the bottom of a vehicle's
greenhouse
A greenhouse is a structure that is designed to regulate the temperature and humidity of the environment inside. There are different types of greenhouses, but they all have large areas covered with transparent materials that let sunlight pass an ...
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This definition is found on all cars, regardless of vehicle
body style
Governments and private organizations have developed car classification schemes that are used for various purposes including regulation, description, and categorization of cars.
The International Standard ISO 3833-1977 ''Road vehicles – Type ...
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