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NYC's 5 Coolest Convertibles for Rent

It's finally beach weather again, and you're yearning for something faster than a cab, but seaplanes arebumpy and your chopper's in the shop. What's a man to do?<br /><br />You can't go wrong with a car with no top, and once again the Daddy has done the legwork for you...below, webring you the five hottest convertibles for rent in the city.

1972 JAGUAR E-TYPE

Classic Car Club, 250 Hudson, 212-229-2402

The Wagon: The Club requires membership, but membership has its privileges, like this 4-speed corvette killer. The V12 is strong enough to make the tires squeal, and loud enough to drown out your cell. You can't get this one at Avis.
The Damage: $1,500 initiation fee, then $7,000 a year for full membership.
The Payoff: A sunny day and a car that looks like it drove out of a movie.

1964 CADILLAC CONVERTIBLE

Top Class Limo, 2092 Central Park Ave, Yonkers, 914-423-5466

The Wagon: They stopped making cars like this around the time thin ties went out of style. With whitewall tires and an all-white interior, this caddy is swank enough to start your own private parade. Don't be surprised when people think you're running for mayor.
The Damage: $150 per hour, driver included.
The Payoff: Rolling down Park Avenue sitting in the back seat, waving.

2006 FERARRI 360 SPIDER

Gotham Dream Cars, 75 West End Ave,

The Wagon: It's got 400 horsepower, a top speed of 187 mph and the top pops down at the push of a button. In the back, the engine's under glass like the work of art it is. Find a stretch of open road and there'll be so much wind in your hair you'll need Rogaine.
The Damage: $1,650 a day, $3,750 a weekend.
The Payoff: Getting your first ticket for doing double the speed limit.

1984 ROLLS ROYCE CORNICHE II

Classic Car Club, 250 Hudson, 212-229-2402

The Wagon: Less than 1,500 were made, and the ones still left are among the best luxury cars around. The double-R is on everything from the hubcaps to the trunk, and the interior has more wood than central park.
The Damage: $1,500 initiation fee, then $7000 a year for full membership.
The Payoff: Driving behind a famous hood ornament.

2006 LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SPYDER

Gotham Dream Cars, 75 West End Ave, 212-957-4400

The Wagon: Only available since January, the Gallardo Spyder keeps the engine in the middle of the car—right next to the driver, so you can feel every gear shift. Add perfectly-trimmed leather seats, and you're ready for some serious foot-on-engine action. Oh, there may be a road in there somewhere too.
The Damage: $1,950 a day, $4,450 a weekend.
The Payoff: Realizing an hour on the freeway doubles as a back massage.