B uyinga prestigious German convertible on the eve of what would ultimately prove to be one of the hottest summers on record surely seemed like a masterstroke. The UK is the biggest market in Europe for convertible car sales, despite our unpredictable climate. I too am a big fan of a drop top, having owned several over the years and continuing to do so with my Honda S2000.
When it came therefore to buying a replacement for the Honda Acty Romahome, a low mileage, good condition BMW E36 323i convertible seemed like a no-brainer as my next step in the Great Classic Trade Up. However, for reasons we cannot fathom, it simply proved to be a really tricky car to sell on. One can only speculate the reasons. The market does appear to have softened
