Overhead console having a pivotable storage shelf-door

An overhead console for a motor vehicle having a roof and a windshield, said console being mounted to said roof, adjacent said windshield, and comprising a compartment defined by a wall structure for storage of objects therein and characterized by:

• said wall structure comprising a generally planar, rearwardly and downwardly facing lower wall having an opening therein;
• said console further including a rearwardly and downwardly facing door covering said opening and allowing selective access to an interior of said compartment through said opening;
• said door comprising a storage shelf including:
• a bottom wall, having a periphery which is maintained in registry with said opening when said door is closed, and
• a rim extending upwardly from said bottom wall of said door for inhibiting spillage of small objects therefrom when opened;
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• means connected to said door and said wall structure limiting opening movement of said door to a generally horizontal position thereof.