A great examplar for keeping a car's mechanicals simple. The MX-5 provides fun at entirely legal speeds

Drives every bit as crisply as the Coupe, but with added volume and drama

A deeply desirable drop-top that also advances the sports car arms race.

One of the most joyous cars on sale gains extra character without a roof. Lovely.

The soft-top 911 is just as brilliant as the coupe, just a pity about those new turbocharged engines.

Much-improved (and very fast), it now deserves the badge on its nose.

Rationally looked at it’s ridiculous, but that’s what makes it so brilliant.

Character has suffered, but the rest of the 718 Boxster package is spot on.

Mercedes nails it. The C-Class cabrio is pleasant to drive but majors on open-top relaxation

Spoilt for choice between this and an MX-5? You can't actually go wrong. Choose on looks and engine character

After a classy cabrio but don't have Audi-like cash? Try this. GTI expensive but worth it; R perhaps not

The F-Type is an exceptional sports car: sharp, invigorating and charismatic

Mercedes almost undermines its own flagship with new E-Class Cabrio. Close one

The default four-seat cabrio. Excellent engines and quality, impressive metal roof too.

Facelifted Audi Roadster features revised engines, tweaked visuals – and very little amusement

Top class. The GT in the Conti's name is there for a reason.

It’s a seductive car, the new A5 Cabriolet, and while more dynamically accomplished than its predecessor, still more of a grand touring boulevardier rather than a B-road hustler. But what an ownership proposition.

Another brilliant iteration of the classic Mercedes - but the appeal of the looks will take time...

Ultimately uninspiring to drive, but works well as an easy-going 24/7 roadster.

A cute, fine little convertible. Although the emphasis is on the little: the boot is tiny and the interior packaging is odd.