Written by Ellis Perry
“In what might be a case of convoluted logic, data suggests it takes an above-average income and education to drive what, by all measures, is one of the least practical cars on the road. That would be a convertible.
— Jim Gorzelany, Forbes
1. The Tan Plan, Man
Establish and maintain your bronze without salons, beaches, or goo. Drive yourself cocoa.
2. Vista Magnifica
shelby cobra
Enjoy the scene and the scenery as never before. What roof ever improved a sunrise, sunset, or landscape? Your sense of place — and your sense of direction — will improve immediately.
3. Each Trip a Vacation
Porsche Boxster GTS convertible
Commutes become nicer. Beep-and-creep congestion becomes easier to bear. Hopping into the cockpit of a Cabrio changes everything. Happier drivers are not necessarily safer drivers, but sad drivers are worse drivers — and it ain’t easy being miserable in a convertible.
4. Wish-Fulfillment, No Regrets
jaguar e series convertible
You’ve always wanted one. Do not let failure to purchase become a regret.
5. C’mon, it’s a Convertible
vintage mustang convertible_01
Few things are as cool. Don’t over-think it.
The Perfect Shirt for Droptops? The Cuban Collar.
Ellis Perry
Kayode Emmanuel Ojo is the Co-Founder and Managing Director at SHEFFA Limited. He is presently studying Computer Science at the National Open University, Victoria Island, Lagos.