Abstract: A convertible roof for a station wagon that has a hatch adapted to form part of the roof for sliding movement in a substantially horizontal plane between an open and closed position relative to the stationary roof portion thereof. Mounting means provides sliding engagement for the hatch relative to the stationary roof between the closed position in which the hatch extends outwardly from the stationary roof to cover the opening extending through the convertible roof to the open position in which the hatch is contained within a recess in the stationary roof. Handle means is connected to and extends outwardly from the hatch to be gripped by the user to facilitate sliding movement of the hatch between the closed and open positions, and a roof rack is mounted between the stationary roof portion and the hatch and adapted to be movable between extended and retracted positions in conjunction with the movement of the hatch.