January is the one of the best months for convertible bargain hunters, with some models now costing up to 17% less than they were in September, according to online used car retailer, Carsite.co.uk. With the recent whiteout across the UK and sub-zero temperatures chilling Brits to the bones, purchasing a convertible might not be top [...]
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Winter convertible bargains
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The British hold the European flag at the Tokyo Motor Show
In contrast to the bustling Frankfurt Motor Show, the Tokyo Show promises to be a rather more low key affair. Only three European manufacturers will be exhibiting, among them Britain’s specialist sporstcar builders Lotus and Caterham Cars. Japan has long been a key export market thanks to the country’s fascination with all things connected with [...]
Convertible-crazy Brits not fazed by weather
According to HPI Valuations, there are apparently more convertibles per head in the UK than any other European country, despite being one of the wettest countries in the continent. British wishful thinking? One reason lies with a change in fleet policies some 8-10 years ago, which meant the hard roof and four door rule fell [...]
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Melling Wildcat
The Melling is hoping to take TVR’s place a Britain’s premier sports car builder. Their Wildcat is a muscular roadster, built to order to the buyer’s bespoke requirements. There is a choice of engines including Mellings own AJP8 V8 – first used in the TVR Cerbera. The car is designed to be spartan and lightweight [...]