sayerbloke Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Just for fun... In your opinion what was the best looking convertible car on sale over the last ten or so years, throughout the 90s and prior to that? If you want to break that last one down to multiple answers, so "in the 80s, in the 70s and before" or what have you, feel free, but I struggled to come up with much for the 80s and thought asking for lots of answers might put people off replying, lol . Doesn't matter what they were like as cars, we're just talking appearance. So, three answers minimum and with pics, please . Recent: I think for me it's still this. Merc SL. 90s: Pretty easy decision, the F355. Older: With a wider scope, it was harder to pick, but happy enough with this as my choice. Corvette C2. Over to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Mercedes 300 SL Porsche 356 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Recent? The 996 C4S Cab, of course. Which is why I bought it https://picasaweb.google.com/patentlypatently/PatentlyRubbish?authkey=Gv1sRgCMiy5uiz9vP0lQE#5396569019380344898 https://picasaweb.google.com/patentlypatently/PatentlyRubbish?authkey=Gv1sRgCMiy5uiz9vP0lQE#5396567190027819170 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 For me, completely ignoring the 3 car min and pics rules, an odd choice, but one I think is genuinely a good looking car. Peugeot 306 cabriolet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 For me, completely ignoring the 3 car min and pics rules, an odd choice, but one I think is genuinely a good looking car.Peugeot 306 cabriolet. Not a bad shout Mr T! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 For me, completely ignoring the 3 car min and pics rules, an odd choice, but one I think is genuinely a good looking car.Peugeot 306 cabriolet. In XL trim? And turbo diesel or petrol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Best looking current car, period, is the Jag XK convertible. 1990s isn't that easy, there aren't many truly good looking ones. Probably agree, F355 Spyder Or Alfa Spider maybe Older isn't easy either, too many to chose from... Does one with no roof at all count? 1958 Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa 1962 Ferrari 250GT SWB California 1963 Mercedes-Benz 230SL Roadster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Scott Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) Current, I would have to go for the Alfa 8C Spider And agree with the F355 for an older choice. Edited February 18, 2011 by Barry Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 In XL trim?And turbo diesel or petrol? No idea about trim to be honest, but I would guess they did it with something resembling the GTi engine, probably without the six speed box though. It was one of the first main stream cabriolets to have a completely hidden roof when fully retracted I believe. From the 80's I'm torn between a Pug 205 CTi, and the Golf clipper (or whatever it was called) cabriolet with the mk2* (ish) big bumper kit. *yes I know there was no mk2 cab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stooH Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 In XL trim?And turbo diesel or petrol? Turbo Innit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted February 18, 2011 Report Share Posted February 18, 2011 Recent? The 996 C4S Cab, of course. Which is why I bought it ..and the 968 Cab - that's why I bought both a 968 & 996 Cab !! :p:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted February 19, 2011 Report Share Posted February 19, 2011 ..and the 968 Cab - that's why I bought both a 968 & 996 Cab !! :p:p Ah, a man of taste... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) 1. Triumph TR4 / TR6 - maturing nicely 2. Porsche Boxter 3. Fezza 360 Sorry no pics. There was also a nice Alfa iirc but i can't recall the model Edited February 20, 2011 by Tarmac_Terrorist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Alfa spider, I had one in bright yellow for a while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 I think my recent example is probably the RS4 cab. Not too sure about 90s or earlier - I liked the 80s AM Vantage drop top and the 355 seems as good an example of any for the 90s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 Here are 2 examples for my tastes........ Also as above a AM Vantage Cab off of the late 80's, early 90's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted February 20, 2011 Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 That masser reminds me of the S2000. So I'm gonna chuck the S2000 in, really nice looking car IMO, unusual for Honda (NSX apart). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 That picture of the Vantage is gorgeous. I think MrMe will be along in a minute to agree ... ISTR it is one of his favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 2000'S Wiesmann MF3 /4 90's Very early 90's MG RV8 80's E30 M3 C 70's 60's Shelby rocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 We ran round in a Corniche for a while - in fact "we" had a couple of them. I say "we", they were part of the Omani royal family's really but my dad used to look after all their interests in the UK. Nice cars, wished I could remember more about them really. We also had Ferraris, Astons and Porsches to play around with. I say "we" - I mean my dad for I was about 13 or so ... Surprised at the Z8 though Chri5 - I think it is hideous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 (edited) The 930 The 300CE, always better looking as the coupe but a good convertable too. Superbly built and it drive really well! Edited February 21, 2011 by steelwind101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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