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Needs to Get Out More!
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Depending on how occasional the rear seats are, how about an R107 SL with the rear seat option (only suitable for small children).
Solid, well built, reliable, not much in the way of electronics, hard top for the winter, hold their value well.
Or how about a well sorted Triumph Stag ? or a Peugeot 504 Pininfarina convertible?
Giles. Mogless in Paris.
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All the best with the recovery Pete, how about a lovely Bristol. Bristols for sale
2009 4/4 Sport Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
1993 Con Green +8 prev
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Mmmm, Bristols... 
Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE
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Or how about a well sorted Triumph Stag ?
No way. I had one for near on 30 years and I would never consider it a car you could rely on as your only transport
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Well recyled teenager Pete, it all depends on how you use the car and the extent to which you are dependant on it. I have just had a TIA and the 4 weeks that I was unable to drive have been an eye opener for me about how dependant my lifestyle is on my driving. From what I have seen, a detached retina is eminently repairable, and once you are recovered it should be no further problem. So dont change lifestyle in a panic.
If you are serious about going down to 1 car it has to be reliable with easy dealer access for servicing etc. That means mass manufacturer. Personally I would go for something like a 3 series convertible, maybe even an M3 if finances go that far. Maybe a C class convertible. Either way they will be moderate fun to drive , reasonably reliable and with a handy network of service spots.
They wont substitute for the interest / fun of a roadster.
Me? In your position ( and I'm not that far away with a hole in the macula of one eye and after the TIA) I would keep the Roadster which wont cost a lot to run, and get rid of the tank which is a reliability problem wating to happen
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Ford Mustang convertible Old or new... there are worse cars on the streets than Mustangs. 
Hannes
once: Green M3W; 2013
now: Red 4/4 Sport; 2011
and some practical cars for use in real life
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How about a Porsche 911 Cabriolet? +1
Geneva 2016 plus 8' The Green Godess' 4 side exits .
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A convertible SLR good value second hand,half the price of a Morgan.
.+8 Now gone for a 1800 4/4. Duratec in bright yellow.
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A convertible SLR good value second hand,half the price of a Morgan Are you sure you mean a SLR, handcrafted by McLaren? Not too bad but not half the price of a Morgan.
'14 4/4 graphite grey
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You can get SLRs for a song these days, but it's quite expensive developing the film
SFG
2012 4/4 Sport
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