Friday Five: Convertibles
Ah, August. Here are the days of unending heat, without any three-day weekends to break up the monotony before school begins once more - or, if you’re among the child-free - before September 1st, and the push for Christmas-ready marketing. Either way, what better way to get around in summer than in a convertible. Hard top or ragtop, these cars ARE summer.
In May, 2007, James Raia offered his top five cars of summer in this article. His list, which included the 2007 model year only:
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
- Pontiac Solstice
- Saturn Sky
- Volkswagen Eos
- Volvo C70 T5
Great cars, all, especially if a new vehicle is the only one you’ll consider.
As for me? My top five is a bit more eclectic, and not linked to specific model years.
- Chrysler Sebring: for its smooth ride, and spacious interior
- Dodge Viper: for feeling like you’re in a race car.
- Ford Mustang: because no convertible is cooler.
- Mazda Miata: so tiny they’re more an outfit than a car, but zippy, even so.
- MG B: retro style and personal sentimentality - it was the first car I ever drove.
Your Turn: When you think convertible do you think of modern cars, or retro ragtops. What are your top five?
August 4th, 2007 at 5:34 am
I really don’t have a top 5 when it comes to convertibles but if I were to somehow acquire the funds, I would undoubtedly get myself a Jaguar XJS convertible. To me, it’s simply the classiest car out there.
August 6th, 2007 at 6:49 pm
i think i would go with the ford mustang gt, nissan 350z, pontiac solstice, vw beetle, chrysler pt cruiser, and the mercedes slk. well, in no particular order.