Convertible vehicle with at least one locally flexible roof and and at least one transverse connector for supporting it

The partially flexible roof is supported by long side struts (5) and cross braces (7,8) between these. At least one of the braces is longitudinally moveable relative to the side struts, by a regulator part (14), which is active dependent upon the opening or closing position of the roof. The part is a traction/push bar extending mainly parallel to the long side struts, and is born via a ball joint.