£14,584 circa 1976
Impressive addition to the ranks of open-air cars; a 140 mph. four-seater with light alloy body on a strong steel chassis. There is a removable central roof panel plus a folding cover pulling out of fhe massive roll arch for sudden storms. Behind it there’s a fold-down rear section. Features shared with the latest Series V saloon include self levelling rear suspension, Avon Safety wheels. Speed hold cruise control.

Bristol 412 Convertible price circa 1975 £15,584

Bristol’s topless model is new, and like the 411 saloon, is Chrysler-powered. The 61/2-litre 412 has a ‘Targa’ clip-on roof panel which can be left in the garage during clement weather,
while there is a built-in roller’ type hood which pulls-out from the central roll-over body section for unexpected showers, The rear compartment has its own fold-down hood, and the car’s design is aimed at roomy comfort for four six footers. The boot is huge and the spare wheel is stowed in a front wing. The Bristol is hand-made, beautifully finished and expensive.