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Why In The World Did Pontiac Create A GTO Trim Called 'The Judge' In 1969?

staff@jalopnik.com (Chloe Clougher) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:50:00 +0000

The Judge is an odd name choice for a performance trim, but it's the most iconic badge in Pontiac's history, and clean ones are now worth multiple six figures.

Nissan Z Kaze Concept Has The T-Tops The New Z Has Always Deserved

staff@jalopnik.com (Amber DaSilva) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Though this is just a concept right now, the Z Kaze's T-top setup looks like it could be pretty easy to produce for real.

At $23,500, Would You Hail Britannia In This 1973 Morgan Plus 8?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:25:00 +0000

For a certain type of driver, "loud, fairly uncomfortable, and pretty basic" is a siren song.

At $9,000, Is This 1994 Ford Mustang GT A Homage That's Still A Hoot And A Half?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

It's not a real Saleen Mustang, but it's also a whole lot cheaper than a real Saleen Mustang. But is it cheap enough?

How Average MPG Changes When You Put A Convertible's Top Down

staff@jalopnik.com (Chris Tsui) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Convertibles might feel nice to drive, but their fuel efficiency isn't perfect. This is especially the case if you leave the top down while going at high speed.

Tesla Designer's V8-Powered Pontiac Solstice Charms Jay Leno

staff@jalopnik.com (Justin Hughes) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:32:06 +0000

It has more than enough power to break the back tires loose, yet is calm and collected when he eases off the throttle.

You Don't Need Anyone In Your Life Who Says You Don't Need This Orange Morgan 3-Wheeler

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:26:30 +0000

Plenty of people will tell you this is a bad idea. Those people don't want you to be happy, and you need to cut them out of your life.

Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible Packs 795 HP Into A Droptop

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:01:27 +0000

Cheaper than a GTD, and delivering wind-in-the-hair motoring, the Mustang Dark Horse SC Convertible promises no shortage of speed, too.

Czinger 21C Spyder Has More Downforce Than Any Other Convertible And The Coolest Brakes You'll See All Week

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:01:00 +0000

At 150 mph the 21C Spyder produces 3,307 pounds of downforce with the roof on, matching the coupe, and with it off that figure slightly drops to 3,267 pounds.

Porsche Brings Back Manual 911 Carrera S As A $10,900 Option Due To 'Overwhelming' Customer Demand

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

The new MT Package for the 992.2 Carrera S uses the same six-speed as the Carrera T, and it also includes a bunch of performance options as standard.

Eccentrica's Lamborghini Diablo Restomod Is Now Available As A Roadster, Still Firmly In The Uncanny Valley

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:45:44 +0000

Only 19 of these reimagined Diablos will be made, and because it's a convertible it's automatically better than the Eccentrica V12 Coupe we've already seen.

At $15,000, Is This 1992 Chevy Camaro Z28 A Droptop Dream?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0000

The seller admits it's no show car, but does a stick shift and the wind in your hair make up for that?

BMW Is Making An Electric i4 Convertible And I'm Vibratory With Excitement

staff@jalopnik.com (Andy Kalmowitz) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:20:17 +0000

The Neue Klasse 4 Series will be one of the few droptop EVs on the market.

Bugatti's Final W16 Mistral Has Paint Called 'Sparkle' And A Falcon Head Sculpture In The Shifter

staff@jalopnik.com (Daniel Golson) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:12:47 +0000

Now that the 99th Mistral has rolled off the line, Bugatti is almost done with its W16 engine for good as it looks forward to production of the Tourbillon.

At $48,000, Is This 1935 Auburn Speedster Replica A Real Deal?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Because authenticity is expensive.

8 Factory 4-Door Convertibles That Range From Stately To Quirky

staff@jalopnik.com (D Figg) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:45:00 +0000

From the start to the middle of the 1900s, lots of cars came stock with four doors and an open-top driving experience. Here are eight of the most interesting.

You May Guess Ferrari, Maybe Lamborghini, But This Was The Last Gated Manual Sports Car

staff@jalopnik.com (Aakash Badree) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:45:00 +0000

The last sports car with a true gated manual came from a manufacturer few enthusiasts would expect, despite the shifter's exotic-car legacy.

At $8,500, Does This 1987 Nissan 300ZX Push All The Right Buttons?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0000

A tenderly-treated slice of 80s nostalgia.

Yay, The Morgan Supersport Is Coming To America! Boo, We Only Get The Four-Cylinder Engine

staff@jalopnik.com (Nico DeMattia) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:42:06 +0000

Morgan can only sell a maximum of 325 Supersports per year, hence the decision to not invest in B58 homologation.

At $18,000, Is This 1994 Porsche 968 Cabriolet A Big (Four) Deal?

staff@jalopnik.com (Rob Emslie) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0000

Does relative rarity make this 968 more appealing, or just more of a potential headache?