Roadster

Remember the Sterling Moss windhshield-less concept of the Mercedes SLR? Ok so Mercedes did it again. It is a recurring limited edition theme for them considering their glory days in the 60’s when they were winning races on a regular basis. The good old days are behind them but the spirit lives on. If you are a lucky VIP that will be the car to show off in Monaco this summer. If not you can always go for a Porsche GT of 918 Spyder and it should cost you about the same.

If you are shopping for a Porsche 911, you have to also look at the Aston-Martin Vantage. Of course its resaele value will be terrible and it is usualy a rebranded glorified Jaguar coupe but you have to give it to the Brits, the Vantage always looks like a million bucks when it comes out. I can’t recall any Vantage release where I was not thinking ’oh boy’ this is a looker. For 2026 the Roadster aka convertible in german terms receives some minor updates. Enjoy the superb photo gallery!

The weather may not be cooperating at Porsche West Palm Beach, but that doesn’t dampen the excitement surrounding a very special arrival: they say pre-owned but this is a practically brand new Porsche 718 Spyder RS and it comes with the much desired optional Weissach Package. Now this is far from your average Porsche convertible because what you’re looking at folks is the most powerful open-top mid-engine Porsche.

Porsche’s third-generation Boxster arrived for the 2013 model year, sporting a sleeker design, a longer wheelbase, and a new 2.7-liter boxer-six engine. This 981-generation model replaced the outgoing 987, improving the brand’s entry-level roadster. With 265 horsepower and 206 pound-feet of torque on tap, the Boxster sprinted to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds with the seven-speed PDK and Sport Chrono Package while returning up to 32 mpg on the highway.

Porsche’s 987 generation of the Boxster arrived for the 2005 model as a successor to the highly criticized 986 generation. Four years after the 987’s launch in 2005, Stuttgart introduced the 987.2 generation in 2009. For its new generation, the roadster gained a new 2.9-liter engine with a horsepower rating of 255 and a seven-speed PDK (dual-clutch) automatic transmission.

Ben Mellors, M.D. of Fifteen Eleven Design, based out of the U.K. decided to do something completely different from the rest of the Porsche restomod world. While most shops are obsessed with building the next crazy iteration of the 911, Ben decided to create a modern redesign of the lesser-loved 914 instead. The result is a compact retro sportscar that looks like it was designed in the modern era, with the performance to match. It might not appeal to everyone, but it ticks all my boxes. The only parts retained from the donor car are the A and B pillars and the floor.

Porsche’s entry-level sports car, the Boxster convertible, received a generation upgrade and a redesign for the 2005 model year, ushering in the 987 generation. The redesign introduced crucial changes, like sharper styling, a new interior, and an upgraded 2.7-liter boxer-six engine making 240 horsepower. The new Boxster aimed to balance daily drivability with weekend thrills, offering an accessible entry point into Porsche ownership.

TFL Classics on YouTube is a channel dedicated to hands-on experiences with vintage and classic automobiles, offering viewers a glimpse of what it’s like to live with and daily-drive these old classics. Recently, they acquired a 109-year-old Ford Model T from 1915 in nearly stock condition. In a previous video, they drove it through a drive-in restaurant and to a closeby Walmart. This time, they decided it was time for a tune-up and opted to take their retro gem to an official Ford dealership, to see if they could work on a vintage Model T. They planned to drive it themselves through country back roads and on the highway. Here’s what happened.

Imagine a classic 1968 Ford Mustang fastback. You’ve most likely pictured it on the pavement, but can you visualize that same car kicking up the dust and conquering the wilderness? Sounds wild right? Well, that’s exactly what the folks over at Borromeo de Silva, a design studio in Milan, Italy had in mind. They have previously come up with some pretty radical resto-mod concepts, based on iconic models like the Lamborghini Diablo, the Porsche 928, and the Lancia Delta Integrale. The team’s latest digital creation is a roofless classic Ford Mustang, dubbed the STL-1. But unlike most digital renders, this concept has a true backstory.

The 2004 Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster is a topless successor to the Diablo VT Roadster. It is based on the same L140 platform as the Murcielago coupe, and aesthetically, the Murcielago Roadster is pretty similar to its hard-top sibling. The engine cover opens rearwards and is a unique feature reminiscent of the Miura. Lamborghini also strengthened the Roadster by adding a reinforced metallic grid (also available in carbon fiber) beneath the engine cover. Lamborghini added a pretty flimsy fabric soft top that is indicated for temporary use in case of sudden rain. It is something that you have to install manually and requires two people to get the job done, which is not ideal for an expensive supercar.