Classic convertibles: iconic drop-top vehicles

The allure of open-top driving has thrilled motorists since the 1930s, when vehicles originally built for motorsport were redesigned for use on public roads. Soon, owning a convertible was every car driver's dream and automotive manufacturers responded in kind, unveiling throughout the 1950s and '60s some truly iconic drop-top automobiles. Many of these have stood the test of time, with later year models being described as "driving machines for the ages." Click through and raise the roof with this gallery of iconic drop-top vehicles.

Clarkson's Farm season 4 filming grinds to a halt for 'golden' moment

It was worth it!

Keanu Reeves and longtime girlfriend Alexandra Grant look totally loved up as they enjoy race day at MotoGP Grand Prix in Germany

Keanu Reeves and his girlfriend Alexandra Grant stole the spotlight at a motorcycle racing event on Sunday. They looked loved up at the MotoGP Liqui Moly Motorrad Grand Prix in Germany.

Fire and Accidents Turn Event with Over 100 Ferraris into a Nightmare in Italy

Ferraris abandon the event known as 'Cavalcade Venice Tour 2024', which involves a 120 km route through Italy, after accidents and fire

IndyCar hybrid power could replace push-to-pass

IndyCar hybrid is the start of a plan to increase power and replace push-to-pass

British Grand Prix 2024: The best dressed guests at Silverstone

See all the outfits from the 2024 British Grand Prix from Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris to Brad Pitt and Damson Idris - see photos

I was in an accident that broke my collarbone and ribs. It didn't stop me from flying to Europe to see Taylor Swift.

Weeks before I was supposed to fly to Europe for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, I was thrown from a horse and broke my collarbone and ribs. I still went.

John Deere Classic: Davis Thompson knows it’s time to complete unfinished business

Thompson fired off an impressive 62 Saturday at the John Deere Classic to hold a two shot lead headed into Sunday.

Wholesale Motors Christchurch in liquidation less than month after auction for former PM Helen Clark’s Crown limousine

Activity in recent months had significantly slowed putting pressure on working capital.

Red Bull offers explanation for "very weird" F1 British GP

F1's top teams McLaren, Mercedes and Red Bull all proved quickest at different points of what Red Bull calls a "very weird" British GP

Another one: 21 film franchises that just won't quit

How many times can Vin Diesel go fast and be furious for his family? When will Andy’s toys finally get some rest? Will Michael Myers ever cease to exist? While some franchises know how to either keep the magic alive or realize when to hang it up, some film franchises just won’t quit.

MotoGP German GP: Full Moto2 and Moto3 results

David Alonso picks up the Moto3 victory while Fermin Aldeguer triumphs in Moto2 at the German Grand Prix

Ewan McGregor and biking buddy Charley Boorman spotted in Norway

It's been 20 years since Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman embarked on a quest to ride their motorbikes from London to New York, via Europe, Asia and Alaska.

Car Show Organizer Gets Asked About Hells Angles, Goes Berserk

This should be a lesson to all of us—it's never OK to ask reasonable questions. At least not to this guy.

Van life to Wimbledon debut at 29: Billy Harris' hard journey to SW19

For years Billy Harris travelled between lower tier matches in his converted Ford Transit van sleeping in McDonald's car parks and living off cans of tuna.

All new Roads of National Significance may be tolled

The final cost on the seven roads is not yet known.

Early Test Says Chevy Equinox EV Has An Unusual Charge Curve

The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV underperforms compared to other EVs.

Fury as AI speed cameras that 'spy inside' cars set to be rolled out

AI speed cameras that can 'spy inside' cars are set to be rolled out across the UK to catch drivers using mobile phones or failing to wear seatbelts.

Clarkson offered landlady £1m for pub within minutes of meeting her

Jeremy Clarkson offered almost £1 million to the owner of a pub within minutes of meeting her. The former Top Gear presenter, 64, has been developing his Cotswold smallholding for the popular Amazon series Clarkson’s Farm. Keen to find a pub to sell his produce, Clarkson arranged to meet with the landlady of The Windmill near Burford in Oxfordshire...

Mollie King shows off her effortless sense of style in a military green dress as she attends Silverstone hand-in-hand with fiancé Stuart Broad for the British Formula 1 Grand Prix

Mollie King and Stuart Broad show off their effortless sense of style as they arrive at Silverstone on Sunday for the British Formula 1 Grand Prix.

Oliver Bearman is the 'proud' teenager who has a TikTok superstar girlfriend and was just 18 months old when Lewis Hamilton made his debut - now a full-time F1 driver, he'll look to emulate him by becoming a future world champion

Bearman (left) picked up six World Championship points - still more than six drivers on this grid - in his Ferrari back in March as cover, showing off the talent he possesses amid a stint in Formula Two.

Devils Henchmen MC gang resurfaces in Christchurch

Patches spotted in city streets have caught the attention of police.

Combat footage showed a gripping battle between Ukrainian M2 Bradley and two Russian vehicles

Brad Pitt Hits UK Grand Prix for Film Return Amid F1 Movie Buzz

Film merges classic racing with modern cinematic storytelling

F1 official trailer: Brad Pitt feels the need for speed in upcoming racing movie... after fans mocked the title of movie as 'boring and unimaginative'

Brad Pitt gets behind the wheel of a Formula 1 racing car in his upcoming film F1. The first trailer for the movie debuted during the Formula 1 British Grand Prix on Sunday, July 7.

From da Vinci to the drone: a brief history of the helicopter

The idea of a machine that could fly from a vertical takeoff was first mooted by Leonardo da Vinci as far back as the early 1480s. Over the next four hundred years or so, inventors, engineers, and aviation pioneers developed the idea of a rotocraft, in which lift and thrust are supplied by horizontally-spinning rotors. The first modern helicopters appeared in the late 1930s, and today they are a familiar sight in skies around the world. More recently, the advent of the quadcopter, often referred to as a drone, has seen da Vinci's original concept come full circle. Intrigued? Click through the following gallery for a brief look at the history of the helicopter.

Future of Clarkson's Farm sealed as Jeremy Clarkson purchases local pub

Jeremy Clarkson recently bought The Windmill in Burford for close to £1 million and has plans to put his own stamp on it.

Gladiator 2 first look sees Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal lock swords, with an unrecognizable Joseph Quinn as a sadistic emperor

The first official look at Gladiator 2 is here

This Wheelie Machine Teaches the Worst Riders How To Get It Up

I can't be the only one who'd take them up on their offer. Please produce these, guys.

Dirt bikers drive on Tamaki Dr footpath, ditch ride in intersection, during joy ride in Mission Bay, Auckland

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man and impounded several dirt bikes.

Video: Trailer Released For Brad Pitt's Formula 1 Movie

Formula 1 unveiled a trailer for the upcoming F1 movie starring Brad Pitt on Sunday morning. F1 and Apple Original Films provided an early look at the movie, which will be released internationally on June 25, 2025. Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a former driver returning to compete for a fictional team. ...

Four Three-Row Electric SUVs Raced From Colorado To Vegas. Charging Got Tricky

A Tesla Model X, Kia EV9, Rivian R1S and Mercedes EQS SUV compete for the title of ultimate electric family SUV.

City saddles up as cowboy couture draws young fans

A Sheffield seller says Taylor Swift and Beyonce are making Western fashions more popular.

A European City Has Renamed Itself After Taylor Swift

A city in Germany announced it's planning to change its name ahead of Taylor Swift's upcoming Eras Tour shows later this month - temporarily. According to a report from PEOPLE, the city of Gelsenkirchen will be will be renamed "Swiftkirchen" when Swift's tour stops there from July 17-19. ...

Maserati Granturismo and Grancabrio

Maserati now offers its luxury coupé and convertible with petrol and electric power. Which to choose?

30 concept cars that never hit the mainstream

When designers are asked to paint the future for automakers, they sometimes create a piece of art so stunning it could never go into production. Car manufacturing is about mass appeal after all, and a vehicle that's too unique won't sell as well to the masses. Others are fully intended to go into production immediately, only to have financial or legal challenges get in the way. Here are some incredible vehicles that never made it into our driveways.

Supercars Townsville: Payne wins strategic Race 2 battle, Brown last

Matt Payne out-sprinted the Supercars field to take the win in Townsville ahead of race one battlers Waters and Mostert

The Average Electric Vehicle Now Sells For Less Than A Tesla

Plus, investors don't care Tesla's Q2 was a bloodbath and how one of the strongest auto unions in the world is dealing with EV job losses

Mazda Quietly Kills the Miata's Bigger Engine in Europe

You can no longer place an order for the MX-5 with the bigger engine, but some 2.0-liter cars are still in stock.

Police vehicle damaged after Lower Hutt fleeing driver incident, attempted carjacking

The vehicle stopped but fled the scene before police could speak with the driver.

Sales Don't Lie: People Still Want Small Cars

The Nissan Sentra, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and others have double-digit sales increases through the first half of 2024.

Take A Look At This Teeny Tiny V-Twin, Appears to Be a Bad Photocopy

Confusingly, it's called the V-5. We assure you it does not have a V-5 engine.

Ranked: the longest-living car engines

Tried and trusted engines can survive in production for decades – often far longer than the cars in which they’re fitted. These are the longest survivors

Gladiator 2 trailer release date announced with epic first look cast pictures

Gladiator 2's trailer release date has been announced alongside first look pictures of Ridley Scott's cast.

Neighbour's 'entitled' parking act sparks outrage on their street

A resident has been accused of committing an 'entitled' parking act in Sydney's inner west.

Volvo EX30 Buyers Are Getting Full Refunds Because Of Glitchy Software

Issues ranging from blacked-out screens to failed charging attempts prompted some customers to return their cars.

Auckland’s Morell Bar & Bistro in Remuera ram raided by thieves

Thieves target Remuera bar before dumping their car a short distance away, police say.

Fisker Ocean Owners Are Lawyering Up To Keep Their Cars Running

Without access to software, spare parts and warranty repairs, Oceans could end up in the scrapyard. Owners want to avoid that.

Kia EV9: five reasons why we love it...and five why we loathe it

Di Giannantonio to stay at VR46 until 2026 after Ducati MotoGP deal

Di Giannantonio to get factory bike at VR46 next year as he signs directly with Ducati