hardtop

If you’re not a fan of the soft top, consider the pricier RF hardtop model, though it will take you above $35,000.

A hardtop bimini shades its helm, a lone concession to human comfort, for the barge has no seats.

The Miata RF is priced higher because of its power hardtop and base Grand Touring trim that comes loaded with heated leather seats, adaptive headlights and a Bose audio system.

“However, for me, the lure of a pure sports car was too strong to overcome. For autumn and winter, the car had heated seats, a limited slip differential, a removable hardtop and studded snow tires.”

Fifteen bags loaded on a customized hardtop aquamarine Jeep.