Cabriolets

[Ming the Merciless]

I had a soft top. You could hear all the road noise. And when you were driving with the top off in sunny weather,the top of your head would burn. They are not worth the effort, and British weather only allows you to not have the top off on a small percentage of days. I wouldn't have another one.

If you stay above 70 mph the aerodynamics blows the rain over the top.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Leyland once had a one-off Cabriolet...............

Yes, they really did use a T45

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Does the good old Landie count, in 'tilt' guise?

It can retain a 'roof', & just have the sides/tail-flap rolled up

A 'bitsa' here
Series 3 (or 90/110) doors
90/110 mirrors
2A grill

It even looks to (possibly) be on 9.00 tyres, which were the preserve of the 1-ton model (109" only)

 

[JtB]

This is my soft top.

For me it’s as about fun as cars can be, but there again I’m not a car enthusiast and I don’t particularly like driving. Since the start of the lockdown I’ve not filled it up once with petrol.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Don't they all eventually leak?

 

[Accy cyclist]

nothing "mini" about it niether

The latest version is massive! Maybe they should've called them 'Maxi' not Mini,after the 1970's Austin Maxi. Also, they have 4 doors. Proper Minis should only have 2.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

The latest version is massive! Maybe they should've called them 'Maxi' not Mini,after the 1970's Austin Maxi. Also, they have 4 doors. Proper Minis should only have 2.

It's not the only one
The real Range Rover v the ......

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Even the readers of 'Viz' notice..............


View: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10215467999445428&set=a.10215289212935877&type=3&theater

 

[tyred]

 

[Drago]

Isn't the hole in the bonnet to feed the supercharger?

Air for intercooler cooling.

 

[Profpointy]

I had one of these (Vitesse) back in the day and I absolutely loved it. Mine looked like the mark 2 in the picture but it was in fact the earlier 2 litre 6 with the mark 2 bonnet of the picture. It was a hoot to drive, had a lovely smooth 6 cylinder engine and 2litres in a light car went rather well. I'd always have the top down unless it was actually raining. I'd love another soft top

Strange thing though is I see loads of soft tops being driven with the roof up, and on nice days too. Why buy one if you're not going to leave the top down?

I nearly bought a nearly quite nice Saab 900 a while back but it had a bit of a wobble on it which put me off, but otherwise a very classy car. It could probably have been fixed but I didn't risk it. Sadly the later 93 soft (or hard)top isn't particularly nice at all, so I ended up with a 95 which is fantastic but not a soft top.

As I say I would like another soft top, with TR3A being the potential contender if I do get a vintage car in retirement. A Morgan 3 wheeler also appeals but perhaps is too much just a toy than a proper car

 

[midlife]

Air for intercooler cooling.

Yep, wasn't thinking straight lol

 

[Accy cyclist]

To me,this just doesn't look right.

 

[Profpointy]

To me,this just doesn't look right.
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On the other hand this absolutely does look right

 

[sheddy]

A modern rag top with powerful heater and buttock warmers is great, can be driven all year.
Nothing like bimbling down a lane topless listening to the birds, or to the owls after dark. A tiny bit like cycling but perhaps more sociable.