2008 Audi TT Roadster

Audi introduced an all-new second-generation TT coupe in 2007. The TT Roadster followed as a 2008 model. It is available with either a 200-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter double-overhead-cam four-cylinder engine or a 250-horsepower 3.2-liter double-overhead-cam V6 engine. Both engines come with six-speed transmissions. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

The Audi TT Roadster returned to be displayed at the 2008 Portland International Auto Show.

2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata

The third generation of the Mazda MX-5 Miata roadster was introduced for 2006, powered by a 2.0-liter 16-valve dual-overhead-cam 4-cylinder engine. At mid-year, a new retractable hardtop version became available for the first time. The two-piece polycarbonate power retractable hardtop took 12 seconds to raise or lower. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Pontiac G6 Convertible

The Pontiac G6 was introduced in 2005 as a replacement for the Grand Am. It was available as a sedan, coupe and a convertible with a power-folding retractable hardtop. The convertible is powered by either a 217-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine or a 227-horsepower 3.9-liter V6 engine, with a 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with overdrive and manual shift mode, and featured standard 18-inch painted-aluminum flangeless wheels and an AM/FM stereo with an in-dash 6-disc CD changer, Radio Data System, TheftLock, graphic equalizer, and Driver Information Center. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Pontiac Solstice GXP

Pontiac's Solstice roadster was introduced in 2006 with a 177-horsepower 2.4-liter aluminum 4-cylinder engine. In 2007, Pontiac added the Solstice GXP, with a 260-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter Ecotec double-overhead-cam 4-cylinder engine with variable valve timing and a five-speed transmission that will accelerate it from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 5.4 seconds. This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

 

The Mitsubishi Eclipse hardtop was all-new in 2006, but the new convertible version, the Eclipse Spyder, wasn't released until 2007. It was available as either a 162-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder Eclipse GS Sport Spyder or as a 260-horsepower 3.8-liter V6 Eclipse GT Spyder.

This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Saturn Sky Red Line

All-new for 2007 was Saturn's first-ever convertible, the Sky roadster. It is based on the same platform as the Pontiac Solstice, which was introduced in 2006.

This example is a Red Line model, powered by a 260-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with variable valve timing and a five-speed transmission that will accelerate it from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 5.5 seconds.

It was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Toyota Camry Solara

The Toyota Camry Solara Convertible was given a minor redesign for the 2007 model year, with a restyled front fascia and rear bumper and new LED taillights. It is powered by either a 155-horsepower 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine or a 210-horsepower 3.3-liter V6 engine. It was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Honda S2000

The 2007 Honda S2000 roadster is largely unchanged since its introduction back in 2000. The S2000 is powered by a high-revving 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 237 horsepower. It was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Volkswagen Eos

The all-new 2007 Volkswagen Eos is basically a 2-door convertible version of the Volkswagen Jetta.

The Eos includes the unique feature of a retractable-hardtop with an integrated glass sunroof that collapses into the trunk.

This example was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

2007 Lexus SC430

Dating back to 2001, and updated in 2006, the sleek, 288-horsepower, 4.3-liter V8-powered 2007 Lexus SC430 coupe, with its retractable aluminum-alloy hardtop that retracts in 25 seconds, is still an impressive luxury convertible. With its six-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission it could accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 5.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 149 miles per hour. It was displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

Spyker C8 Spyder

Spyker Cars was a manufacturer of handbuilt sports cars from the Netherlands.

The C8 was Spyker's main model.

The Spyker C8 was available in several versions, one of which was the C8 Spyder, illustrated by these two examples displayed at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

The Spyker C8 is powered by an Audi 4.2-liter V8 engine.

Ferrari F430 Spider

This convertible is the Ferrari F430 Spider. The F430 was introduced in 2005 and is powered by a 483-horsepower 4.3-liter V8 engine that will accelerate it from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 3.9 seconds and bring it to a top speed of 193 miles per hour.

This Ferrari F430 Spider was displayed by Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo in the Exotics Gallery at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

 Another Ferrari F430 Spider was displayed at the 2008 Portland International Auto Show.

Classic Car Gallery at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show

A new feature of the 2007 Portland International Auto Show was a gallery of classic cars from the 1930s to the 1950s. These cars were displayed by the Road Angels Hot Rod Club of Portland.

1940 Ford Coupe

1932 Ford Coupe

1947 Ford Pickup

1932 Ford Roadster

1933 Ford Coupe

1940 Ford Pickup

1933 Plymouth Coupe

1937 Chevrolet Coupe

1934 Ford Phaeton

1941 Ford Super Deluxe Convertible

1932 Ford Roadster

1932 Ford Coupe

1939 Chevrolet Coupe

1946 Ford Coupe

1957 Cadillac Hardtop Coupe

Bentley Continental GTC

The Bentley Continental GTC is a convertible version of the Continental GT, powered by the same 552-horsepower 6.0-liter turbocharged W12 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Despite being a top-of-the-line luxury convertible, the Continental GTC still features a soft top instead of a retractable hard top.

This Continental GTC was displayed by The Sound Choice in the Motorcycle/Aftermarket Gallery at the 2007 Portland International Auto Show at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.

BMW 503 Model

The BMW displays at the 2006 and 2007 Portland International Auto Show featured some display cases with BMW accessories and memorabilia, and models of past and present BMW cars, including this model of the BMW 503.

The BMW 503 was produced as a coupe and convertible from 1955 to 1960. Only 412 were built: 273 coupes and 129 convertibles. The 503 was powered by Germany's first postwar V8, a 3.2-liter 140-horsepower engine capable of accelerating the 503 to 118 miles per hour. The 507 convertibles were the first German cars to feature electrically-operated power tops.

2005 Ferrari F430 Spyder

 

Ferrari introduced a new car in 2005, the F430, represented here by a 2005 F430 Spyder. The F430 was powered by a 483-horsepower 4.3-liter V8 engine. It was displayed at the 2006 Portland International Auto Show by Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo.

2006 Maserati GranSport

Here is the 2006 Maserati Gran Sport Coupe. It is powered by a 400-horsepower 4.2-liter V8 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It was available in Portland from Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo, starting at around $100,000.00.

The 2006 Maserati Gran Sport was also available in a convertible form known as the Gran Sport Spyder. It was also available from Ron Tonkin Gran Turismo in Portland. The Gran Sport Spyder cost about $1,000.00 more than a similarly equipped Gran Sport Coupe.