A linkage of a convertible top (10, 200) supports a portion of a cover (12, 212) and provides movement of the top between an extended position extending over a passenger compartment and a retracted position. A rear bow (30, 260) supports a rear edge (14, 214) of the cover and articulates the rear edge of the cover during movement of the top between the extended and retracted positions. The top also includes a backlight assembly (44, 250) having a rear window (48, 252) and supporting a rear portion of the cover, and an overcenter linkage (40, 240) that can assist in holding the rear bow in the extended position. The backlight assembly may. or may not form part of the overcenter linkage that moves the rear bow.