I've done a search.
Since I started my Blog, I've never used the word "topless" before.
And yet, I've definitely mentioned convertibles.
Including unintentional ones.
And more conventional ones:
BBC Business tell us that "over the past 20 years, sales of new open-tops have fallen by nearly 90%, from 109,171 in 2005 to just 11,484 last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders."
Their very interesting story is here.
They, like me, blame the rise of the SUV.
It has already seen off the Mondeo class of car, The Fiesta and the Focus. And threatens the saloon and estate.
I mean, why enjoy the thrill of open-top motoring with the thrum of the engine and wind in your ears when you can sit in a huge box that isn't designed to go around corners properly?
The rise in popularity of Electric cars is also being blamed with only two electric convertibles currently on sale in the UK - the MG Cyberster (which does seem funky) and the Mini electric convertible (reviewed here by Carwow) which is coming over in VERY small numbers and costs £52,500!
The Cyberster is a bit more than that again.
Even non-electric convertibles are relatively few and far between - our American cousins seem to have a bit more choice.
But overall (or not overall because they don't have a roof) - it's looking bleak for those that enjoy a bit of topless fun.
