Rule: Under 1,000 kg and Over 100 hp/tone – 4 Lightweight Roadsters

Caterham Seven

A lightweight roadsters can deliver more joy than a much more powerful but heavier car. When the kerb weight stays below 1,000 kg and the power-to-weight ratio hits at least 100 hp per tonne, even a relatively modest engine is enough to make a car feel fast, lively, and engaging. This list features specific variants … Read more

Toyota Celica Cabrio – A Rare Gem Worth Discovering

Celica A40 A50 Cabrio Red

An Almost Forgotten Toyota I very rarely come across a Toyota Celica in its cabriolet form. Once, while browsing listings for the Toyota MR2, I stumbled upon a few examples, and a question immediately came to mind: what’s the story with this model, if it’s so rare and practically absent from the market? Intrigued, I … Read more

5 Powerful Trends Reshaping the Convertible Market in 2025

Convertible Market – Shifts and Changes

Cabriolets Becoming Harder to Find – Both New and Used The European cabriolet market is shrinking at a noticeable pace. Car manufacturers are discontinuing open-top versions in popular models, focusing instead on SUVs and electric vehicles. As a result, the number of new cabrios in showrooms is steadily declining, with fewer models being offered each … Read more

BMW 1 Series Cabrio (E88) — €10 000 Budget for Bavarian Rear-Wheel-Drive Fun

BMW E88 120i Cabriolet 02

Short history In 2008 BMW lopped the roof off the first-generation 1 Series and created the E88 Cabrio. Its fully electric soft-top folds beneath an aluminium deck in 22 s, while the classic rear-wheel drive and 50:50 balance stayed intact. A 2011 facelift added LED tail-lights and an updated iDrive. Production ended in 2013, the … Read more