Convertibles are wonderful, and probably the most easiest vehicles of all time. Everybody loves to place the highest down on a lovely day. Neatly, apart from Daniel.

Daniel Golson – 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

That is my 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SL, which I purchased again within the spring of 2021 a few yr after shifting to Los Angeles. I didn’t care about getting one thing particularly sporty – if I need to hit the canyons, I’ll take no matter press vehicle I’ve were given – as an alternative going for a vehicle this is completely suited for a force alongside the Malibu sea coast or getting groceries within the town. Paramount to my decision-making used to be that my vehicle needed to be flashy and distinctive, which my SL definitely is because of its two-tone teal paint, gold pinstripes, chrome wheels and gold badges. (The (middle)MYSLMB plate got here with the automobile, too.)

After many 1000’s of greenbacks put into the automobile, a few of which used to be to mend ridiculous repairs errors performed by means of earlier homeowners like an epoxy-covered headgasket, my SL is after all operating exceptionally smartly. There are nonetheless a handful of old-German-car issues, like a damaged odometer, busted energy headrests and a few unfastened trim items, however I’ve were given no qualms about taking my superb roadster on an extended street commute.

Oh, and I’ve by no means taken the exhausting most sensible off. I don’t truly like convertibles – I hardly even force with the home windows down – and I’m frightened of the hydraulically operated cushy most sensible failing and costing me further 1000’s to mend. So my 300SL is precisely a coupe. It appears to be like higher that method anyway. – DG

Bradley Brownell – 1991 Cadillac Allanté

Every now and then you simply have horrible success purchasing a vehicle. I flew to North Carolina to shop for this vehicle and force it house. 1 / 4 mile from my driveway it made up our minds it didn’t need to run proper anymore, and I’ve been chasing the issue for just about two years. I had giant plans for this factor, however this present day it most commonly simply sits in garage and pisses me off. – BB

Rob Emslie – 2001 Porsche Boxster

My 2001 Porsche 986 Boxster in triple black. This used to be my “pandemic challenge vehicle” that I purchased again in 2020, however that has at all times been a runner, wanting only a few beauty and minor repairs paintings to stay it glad. It’s now not the fastest of my vehicles, however out of the 3 convertibles I’ve, it’s the one one with an influence most sensible (and the one one lately operating). One of the most easiest facets of proudly owning a Porsche—even a lowly 986—is being a member of the Porsche Membership of The united states. The PCA is without doubt one of the largest and maximum lively vehicle golf equipment round, so there’s at all times numerous shenanigans available. -RE

Andy Kalmowitz – 2007 BMW Z4 3.0si

I really like this silly vehicle such a lot. Regardless of the amount of cash I’ve spent protecting it going over my three-and-a-bit years of possession, each unmarried time I force it I am getting reminded how superb it’s.

Ever since I used to be slightly child, I’ve been infatuated with the E85 Z4… for higher or worse. I at all times thought to be it my possible dream vehicle, and whilst it at all times hasn’t been a dream to possess, I at all times in finding it to be a dream to force. I do know that 7-year-old me taking a look at photos of a 2003 Z4 in an auto mag can be extremely pleased with the reality I used to be in a position to get one.

Sadly, I simply don’t get to force it just about up to I would love. You spot, I purchased this vehicle in September of 2020. I used to be fresh-ish out of school and dwelling at house. Inside two months I used to be dwelling in Ny and clearly not wanted a vehicle. I’ve repeatedly thought to be promoting it. Even with the paintings I’ve performed, it’s favored a good quantity since I first purchased it. However, each unmarried time I force it I say “overlook it” and fall again in love.

If you happen to’ve ever were given the risk to shop for your adolescence dream vehicle, do it. Not anything will make you happier. – AK