Once, there was a time where convertibles existed across the automotive spectrum. From sub-compact to full-size, there used to be a convertible for many different price points. Then the SUV/crossover was created and buyers couldn’t get enough of them , to the detriment of other segments.
Today, convertibles still exist, but the segment has been dying a slow death. Nearly every model that was affordable is long gone; the Mazda Miata remains the exception with a starting price under $30,000. Everything else is either not a car (Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco) or starts at or above $40,000. And when I say above, I mean way above. Most convertibles left on the market now are from premium manufacturers like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche.
While it’s doubtful we’ll ever see an era where convertibles make a comeback for everyone, we can always take a look back on some models from the time before that you probably forgot about. Or maybe you didn’t know they existed. Either way, lets take a trip down memory lane.
