The Drop-Top of Your Dreams

Convertible lovers used to have far fewer options. But now choices abound. We count more than three dozen 2006 models on sale, ranging from basic to exotic. And more are on the way, including the Bentley Azure and Saturn Sky.

The categories below are meant to help you zero in on the convertible that’s best for you.

We group the cars based on key attributes like price, power and levels of luxury. Although most fit easily into one category or another, inevitably some are harder to label.

But the groupings will help you get familiar with the various types of convertibles available and clarify some of the differences. This should make it easier to find the optimal picks for your own summer driving fun.