The ‘90s were interesting times. This was the time when text messages became a thing, and grunge looks directed mainstream fashion. The automotive industry was seeing advancements in fuel injection and car computing.

With car manufacturers trying to outdo each other, they focused on making their cars better aesthetically to woo more customers. This was a time when they threw things against the wall to see what stuck.

However, as expected, not everything that stuck was the best. The decisions made during this time either shaped up the companies or made messes that some companies are still trying to recover from. Here are ten of the coolest ‘90s convertibles that no one talks about anymore.

10 1991-1993 Toyota Celica GT Convertible

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When the first Toyota Celica GT convertible was unveiled in 1991, Toyota ushered in a new era for cars made in the East. This included style and performance.

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Back in the day, if you were in the market for an affordable coupe, then the Acura Integra was the car for you. But if you need a drop-top convertible for almost the same price the Toyota Celica GT convertible was the perfect ride for you.

This lightweight car has gone to share the spot with the rare Celica All-Trac Turbo. Although it didn’t perform better than its competitors did, the Celica GT did handle like a dream.

9 1990 Dodge Dakota Convertible

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This is one of the cars from the ‘90s look at and you ask, “What were they thinking? And why?” Ever seen a convertible truck? If you are yet to see one, then feast your eyes on the 1990 Dodge Dakota Convertible.

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The 1990 Dodge Dakota featured a manual vinyl top that opened completely, giving this single cab truck the look and feel of a convertible.

These trucks, however, didn’t roll off the Dodge production line as a convertible. Dodge built and produced hard top trucks then sent them to the American Sunroof Corporation where they would be converted to convertibles. 909 units of the Dakota Convertibles were built in 1990 before they were discontinued.

8 1990-1991 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet

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When Porsche was faced with the dilemma of whether to build open-top versions of their transaxle lineup, they resorted to compromise and build a few. One of these was the 1990-1991 Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet. As far as gambles go this was one that paid off big.

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Porsche built standard 944 coupes and shipped them off to ASC to be converted to drop-tops. The conversion involved the installation of a second-floor plan that was welded in and the replacement of the hardtop, after which the cars were shipped back to Porsche.

This whole process saw the Porsche 944 S2 Cabriolet cost more than the coupe version. But many didn’t mind paying extra for the convertible.

7 1997 Plymouth Prowler

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The Plymouth Prowler was the very first factory-built hot rod in history. It is hard to pit this iconic ride against any other ride because there is none to compare it to. The Prowler was built in Detroit and 3000 units of this car were built during its one year of production - 1997.

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The Plymouth Prowler was powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that was paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. This car played a crucial role in the establishment of Chrysler’s prowess when it came to using aluminum to create masterpieces.

6 1995-1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Spyder

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The 1995-1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Spyder was a car of polar opposites. The base trim of this car featured a standard twin-turbo V6 engine that was paired with a six-speed manual transmission. This engine pushed 296 horsepower and delivered 306 lb-ft to the Spyder’s four-wheel-drive drivetrain.

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The folding metal roof was a selling point for the Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4, at a time when car companies were going for soft tops.

This is one of the rarest cars. Only 877 units of the 3000GT VR-4 were sold for the one year the car was in production.

5 1993-1997 Honda Civic Del Sol

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The Honda Civic Del Sol was built to succeed the sporty Honda CRX hatchback. This strange creation featured a removable Targa panel that could be kept away in the car’s trunk. However, the removal of the top did nothing to improve the Del Sol’s performance.

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After a couple of trials and errors trying to make the Honda Civic Del Sol a car that drivers would love to have in their garages, Honda accepted defeat and discontinued the car. One of the biggest concerns put forward by drivers was the quality of the Del Sol compared to other Hondas.

Despite all this, the convertible was cheap and fun.

4 1995 Lotus Elan M100

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The Lotus Elan set the pace for sports cars in 1962. So, when talks about reviving the car in 1995 started, it was a no brainer if they should do it.

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The new Lotus Elan was given the name M100. It was different from its predecessor in many ways from one. For starters, the Lotus Elan M100 was powered by an Isuzu engine. And unlike its predecessor, this car was a front-wheel drive.

The new Elan brought with it problems that die-hard lotus customers could not just overlook. This included the awkward positioning of the driving position- that was placed far away from the awkwardly curved windscreen. At the end of 1995, Lotus decided to sell the entire line to Kia.

3 1999-Qvale Mangusta

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This was one of the most controversial cars of its time. The Qvale Mangusta was a project that started off as a partnership between De Tomaso Bigua and Kjell Qvale. However, when the waters got muddied, they parted ways.

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Qvale went at it alone. To save a buck, he decided not to have the entire car custom-built as planned. So he opted to use the interior and power unit of the Ford Mustang SVT Cobra. This convertible’s power output drawn from the 4.6-liter V8 was 320 horsepower at 6,000 rpm.

2 1991-1994 Mercury Capri

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The Mercury Capri was Mazda’s attempt to getting into the American sports car market. Although this Australian built car stood no chance against other players, Mazda insists that it was a good try.

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The Mercury Capri had awkward proportions and its dynamics were boring and uninspired. The Mercury Capri was a relatively smaller convertible compared to its competition. It featured two full-size seats at the front and two small rear seats that could only fit kids and small pets.

The Capri’s sales numbers were dismal. This, coupled with bad reviews from drivers pushed Mazda to discontinue it in 1994.

1 1990-95 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible

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The Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible is one of the few forgotten cars that still hold a timeless appeal.

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The ‘90s were a time that car manufacturers started investing in the interior of daily driver cars in an effort to dominate the market. General Motors was part of this group of manufacturers.

The Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible earned a badge of luxury on a budget because of its supreme interior, performance, and equipment. The Cutlass was powered by a 3.1-liter V6 engine that delivered 160 horsepower.

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