Jalopnik: Convertible

Lotus Will Continue To Ruin Company With Convertible Something

Patrick Frawley — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:00:00 EST

Lotus has produced some fine convertibles in the past — the original Seven, both front-and rear-drive Elans, the Elise — so you'd think a quirky announcement alluding to a new open-top model would be welcome. It might have been if it wasn't from Dany Bahar's Lotus. More »

2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible Peeks Snout Out, Sees Shadow

Ray Wert — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:15:00 EST

We were lucky enough to be the first on the floor here at the Chicago Auto Show to catch the 2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible peeking its snout out. Here's the first photos. More »

2013 Porsche 911 Cabriolet: Detroit Auto Show Live Photos, Info

Joel Johnson — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:45:00 EST

Porsche pushed a new 911 Cabriolet sans chappeau onto the dias in Detroit this morning on a brief stop on its way to dealerships this spring. If you get the chance to deliver one, take the long way. It's quite the ride. More »

10 special edition Neiman Marcus Ferrari FFs sell in only 50 minutes

Tom Joslin — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:00:00 EST

Last month we told you about the special edition Italian Shooting Brake that would be on all of the Christmas lists of whoever actually buys exotic cars from luxury department store catalogs. Upon going on sale the 10 limited edition Neiman Marcus Ferrari FF's were sold out within 50 minutes. More »

For $17,900, this fall could be your Corvette summer

graverobber — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EDT

Over the years, the bow-tie brand has been the Heartbeat of America, Like a Rock and espoused seeing the U.S.A. in a Chevrolet. Seeing the U.S.A. in today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Corvette convertible might get your heart beating a little faster, but will its price mean you won't be getting your rocks off? More »

Maid killed by BMW convertible's self-closing top

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:30:00 EDT

A 60-year-old maid in Lokeren, Belgium, was crushed to death yesterday when the folding convertible top on her employer's BMW mysteriously closed on top of her neck. Police believe she was cleaning the car at the time, which offers little solace or explanation as to how this can happen. Good morning world, meet your new phobia. More »

Lamborghini Aventador Roadster drops top in 2012

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:55:00 EDT

If you head over to the EPA's FuelEconomy.gov website and pull up the year 2012 you'll notice two Lamborghinis: the Lamborghini Aventador and the unconfirmed 2012 Lamborghini Aventador Roadster. It gets 13 mpg combined, as if anyone cares. More »

The Audi R8 GT Spyder is Satan's convertible

Mike Spinelli — Tue, 17 May 2011 12:30:00 EDT

Despite our misgivings about an R8 GT with a removable roof, Audi's going ahead with plans for a 552-hp version of its Spyder. Teamspeed's spies in Germany caught what looks to be a pre-production model in all its wing'd glory. More »

Cadillac plotting new small convertible

Justin Hyde — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:01:00 EDT

After only tepid responses to the XLR and before that the Allante, Cadillac appears ready to try again with a modern convertible, this time one with its own unique bodywork. More »

Seven-seat convertible Mustang hauls butts

Justin Hyde — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 16:30:00 EDT

Chance someone snagged a couch from the curb despite driving a Ford Mustang convertible: 86%. Chance it belongs in a police evidence locker: 11%. Remaining 3%: Owner forgot to install seat belts. More »

Guy Fieri replaces stolen Lamborghini with a Camaro Convertible

Justin Hyde — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:15:00 EDT

If your office pool bet on Guy Fieri's replacement for his stolen Lamborghini was "first yellow Camaro convertible off the line," winner winner cajun chicken alfredo dinner. More »

Abandoned in New York

Tom Joslin — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 12:30:00 EDT

According to Flickr user captainslack this 60s Cadillac convertible is somewhere in New York City, more specifically Brooklyn, and it's been there for quite a while. This excellent picture was taken in 2008 which leaves us wondering if the old convertible is still around. Anyone in or around NYC know where this picture was taken and if the Cadillac is still there? More »

Video: Caparo T1 gets driven by Mika Hakkinen

Jeff Glucker — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:59:00 EDT

The Caparo T1 is the devil on four wheels. There are widespread tales of the T1 attempting to harm anyone who tries to tame it. Autocar must've heard these stories and decided to leave the driving to two-time Formula One World Champion Mika Hakkinen. [Autoblog] More »

For $5,500, join sorority Bimmer Emma Dubbya

graverobber — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EDT

The seller of today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe 318i convertible claims that it is more rare than the more motor 325i. Still, it may be more desirable because it goes more miles per gallon, but is its price more than you'd be willing to pay? More »

How baller is a top-down Honda roadster on a Detroit freeway during a blizzard?

Justin Hyde — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:15:00 EST

Detroit snapped back into winter last night, with over ten inches of snow and temperatures in the teens. None of which stopped one Honda S2000 owner from making a top-down commute. More »

The BMW 325i Is The Ultimate Tanning Machine

Tom Joslin — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 09:00:00 EST

Sure to bring some warmth to these short and cold December days, this 1988 BMW 325i Commercial is half suggestive sun screen endorsement and half E30 sales pitch. Nothing like 80s BMWs and sun worship to cure the winter blues. More »

How A Ham Radio Geek Fixed The Camaro Convertible

Ray Wert — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 10:00:00 EST

When spy shots surfaced of the pre-production 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible sporting an AM/FM whip antenna positioned on the rear deck lid, mullet-wearing fan-boys began to bitch. So Chevy called in an unexpected problem-solver — a Ham radio geek. More »

For $15,995, It’s the Falcon and the Blowman

graverobber — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:30:00 EST

The Peregrine Falcon is considered to be the World's fastest animal, with a diving speed of over 200 mph. Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Ford Falcon won't do that, but then again, have you ever seen a Peregrine topless? More »

Convertible Dodge Challenger Covers Up At SEMA

Justin Hyde — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:30:00 EDT

It's still early in Vegas, and the SEMA show hasn't launched in earnest, but it won't be long before this Droptop Customs Dodge Challenger will have to compete for attention with other displays of topless customization. More »

2012 BMW 6 Series Convertible: Beefy And Topless

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:45:00 EDT

The first photo of the convertible-ized 2012 BMW 6 Series has leaked out onto the internets. The design looks exactly like the BMW 6 Series Coupe Concept — except without a roof. [e90post] More »

2011 Camaro Convertible Priced From $30,000

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:23:00 EDT

The first 2011 Camaro Convertible was sold for $205,000 at auction. You'll be able to get the rest of them starting at $30,000 for the V6, more for the SS model. Britney Spears impersonator not included. More »

Camaro Convertible Debuts... On Glee

Matt Hardigree — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EDT

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So there's a show called Glee about a chorus made up of sexy twentysomethings pretending to be high school students. Last night's episode served as a coming out party for the 2011 Camaro Convertible in more ways than one. More »

DropTop Customs Developing Dodge Challenger RT Convertible

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:00:00 EDT

Mopar fans aching for your own convertible muscle car, DropTop Customs is creating a Dodge Challenger RT Convertible. Other than open-air tire smoke baths, it's got structural reinforcements, a new fascia, hood scoop, and probable power improvements. [Zercustoms] More »

For $8,500, This Golden Anniversary Dodge Will Really Push Your Buttons

graverobber — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EDT

Long before touch-tone phones replaced rotary dials, Dodge gave us pushbuttons for our trannys. Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe '64 Dart has its Torqueflite all buttoned up, and its top goes down, but is its price a bulls eye? More »

1970 Cadillac DeVille Convertible

Murilee Martin — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the City That Rust Sorta Ignored: Denver, Colorado. I've been seeing this Cad in the neighborhood just about every day. More »

For $4,500, This Cabrio Adds Sunburn to Yugo Ownership Travails

graverobber — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EDT

Sure, the Yugo has joined the Edsel as an automotive punchline, and its diminutive size implies it may imminently unleash a profusion of clowns. Despite all that, today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe Cabrio asks, who's laughing now? More »

80s Nostalgia Reality Check: Coachbuilt Nissan 200SX Roadster

Murilee Martin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:30:00 EDT

Even after the resolutely anti-convertible Malaise Era ended in 1983— hey, I invented the term "Malaise Era" so I get to define when it ended— your convertible-shopping options were still fairly limited in 1987. More »

Even Volkswagen Made a Bicentennial Edition!

Murilee Martin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:40:00 EDT

Even the Germans got into the act when celebrating the American Bicentennial, with this Spirit Of '76 dash-plaque-equipped 1976 Beetle convertible. Bonus points if you can name three more Bicentennial Edition cars! More »

What To Drive This July 4th? Bicentennial Eldorado!

Murilee Martin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:00:00 EDT

Coming not quite two years after Richard Nixon's resignation and just barely a year after the Fall Of Saigon, the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence was somewhat muted by Malaise. Meanwhile, Cadillac was building its last convertible Eldorados. More »

Tata Nano Convertible Is A Darwin Award Prospect

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:00:00 EDT

The Tata Nano's cheap, tiny, slow, has only low-speed crash protection, occasionally bursts into flames, and now they've cut the roof off and made convertibles. Two exactly. Both designed to ferry passengers on plant tours. Terrifying. (H/T to vavon205) [Wheelosphere] More »

2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder: First Drive

Sam Smith — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:00:00 EDT

California. A camera. An unemployed friend who loves road trips and a 2011 Porsche Boxster Spyder. We drove the hell out of it. Here's five things we learned. Hint: You will be jealous. More »

1964 Chevrolet Impala Convertible

Murilee Martin — Sun, 30 May 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles found parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. We haven't seen many Impalas in this series, and today's car is our first Impala convertible. More »

Jalopnik Reviews: Camaro Convertible Concept

Ray Wert — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EDT

Like most concept cars, the Chevrolet Camaro convertible isn't real. It moves under its own power, but it's by no means a polished and finished product. Still, if someone offered you the chance to drive it, would you say no? More »

2011 Chevy Camaro Convertible Spied With Its Top Down

Wes Siler — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST

A member of Camaro5 snagged the first top down shots of the Chevy Camaro Convertible. Looks like the windscreen stays the same height and the overall proportions are retained, but the GPS aerial looks weird on the trunk. [Camaro5] More »

2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet: Bald Spot, Not Pictured

Wes Siler — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST

Want to go from 0-to-60 in 3.3 seconds and drive top-down at 196 MPH? Then you better display a significant case of male pattern baldness, because they won't sell you a 2011 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet without it. More »

There Must Be a Ralph Nader Joke In Here Somewhere

Murilee Martin — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:00:00 EST

I've been somewhat reluctant to post photos of this car, because I know that doing so will trigger a bunch of incoherent emails from Corvair freaks demanding that I sell them parts from "my" car. More »

A Video Peek Inside BMW's Secret Motorsport Warehouse

Sam Smith — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:00:00 EST

One week ago, I rediscovered pictures I took inside BMW's closed-to-the-public motorsport museum. Those images were four years old, however, and their pron was limited. Now someone has YouTubed an off-the-cuff video tour of the same building. McLaren overload, anyone? More »

Bonneville in Name Only for $25,000

graverobber — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST

When Pontiac decided to name one of their models after Bonneville, the home of many a land speed attempt, you'd think they'd have kept the car true to its name. Still, Nice Price or Crack Pipe likes big-ass boats too. More »

1959 Mercedes-Benz 220S Convertible

Murilee Martin — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:00:00 EST

Welcome to Down On The Street, where we admire old vehicles parked on the streets of the Island That Rust Forgot: Alameda, California. Sometimes the best DOTS finds are right under your nose; I found this Benz in my neighborhood. More »

2011 Mercedes E-Class Convertible Drops Top

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:30:00 EST

The 2011 Mercedes E-Class Convertible looks like an E-Class Coupe without its toupee and with the addition of AIRSCARF and AIRCAP technology you can keep your hair, real or fake, from blowing away at top speed. More »