IN recent times cabriolets have proven a major growth sector in the car market and judging by the evidence at Geneva, that growth shows no sign of slowing. The following were some of the top drop-tops on show.
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| Cabriolets are such business that a stylist that works for many different manufacturers was able to show a line of new drop-tops in Geneva. Included on the stand of style guru Pininfarina of Italy were the Mitsubishi Colt CZC and Vauxhall's Astra Twin Top. |
Ford's Vignale concept has become production reality as the Focus coupe-cabriolet will go on sale late this year, sadly just missing out on the summer temperatures. And guess which manufacturer will be building the car? Yup, Pininfarina... |
Mercedes unveiled a host of new high powered AMG 63 models at Geneva, including this variant on the CLK cabriolet. Basically they replace the previous 55 versions, and yes they are more powerful, boasting a 6.2-litre V8 of some 481bhp. |
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Mitsubishi's CZC was shown as a production example at Geneva, and will be on UK sale next month, no doubt as a rival to Nissan's somewhat similar looking Micra CC.
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This is the Opel GT. Reviving a model line not seen since 1973, a two-seater roadster and seen as a natural successor to the VX220. It will sell for around £20,000, if we get it... |
Volkswagen's EOS convertible has been touring motor shows for a while but is finally ready for the showrooms, expected on sale in July just in time for the summer.
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