Top 10 Summertime Toys (Continued)

One of these sexy drop-tops could be the perfect reward for your hard labor. There are plenty of options, from affordable to extravagant, so you don't have to blow your retirement savings.

by JIM GORZELANY, ForbesAutos.com
 
1. Best All-Around Performer

Porsche Boxster



With classic, uncluttered styling, a comfortable interior, commodious cargo space and stellar performance, the Porsche Boxster excels in every aspect.   read more >
 
2. Best Display of Wealth

Spyker C12 LaTurbie


We're hard pressed to find a car as rare and impressive as the Spyker C12 LaTurbie, which hails from Holland and could make a Porsche seem mundane.   read more >
 
3. Best Attention Getter

Ferrari F430 Spider



Few cars scream excess and sex appeal more loudly than a red Ferrari, and the F430 Spider is currently the only Ferrari with a drop-top.   read more >
 
4. Best Brute

Dodge Viper SRT10 Roadster



With its 600-hp V10, firm suspension, massive wheels and minimalist cockpit, the aggressive Viper SRT10 is all about visceral appeal and raw performance.   read more >
 
5. Best Modern Classic

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible



The Chevrolet Corvette is the quintessential American sports car; anyone who grew up during the '50s, '60s or '70s probably lusted after a 'Vette.   read more >
 
6. Best for Weekend Racers

Lotus Elise



The diminutive Elise acts like it belongs on a racetrack more than a roadway, with lightweight construction and a potent engine yielding maximum velocity.   read more >
 
7. Most 'Affordable' Luxury Roadster

Mercdes-Benz SLK Class



Combining elegant styling and deft German engineering, the SLK doesn't force you to compromise comfort and luxury — even in cooler months.   read more >
 
8. Most Flash for the Cash

Pontiac Solstice



Though not quite as polished as the Mazda MX-5 Miata, the two-seat Pontiac Solstice delivers exotic-car curb appeal thanks to curvaceous, low-slung styling.   read more >
 
9. Best Budget Ragtop

Mazda MX5 Miata


A modern version of the classic roadsters from the 1960s and '70s, the MX-5 Miata remains one of the most entertaining rides at any price.   read more >
 
10. Most Underrated Roadster

BMW Z4



The Z4 carries all the visceral appeal of classic European roadsters, yet this extremely satisfying-to-drive convertible tends to get lost in a crowded market.   read more >
 





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