Right, here we have the 2006 Vauxhall Astra 2.0i 16v Design Twin Top—the folding hard-top convertible that lets you have your sensible Astra and your wind-in-the-hair moment all in one. Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre petrol engine pushing out a respectable 197 bhp. That means it’s not just for posing outside cafés—it will actually move, covering 0–60 in around 7.5 seconds. Official combined fuel economy? About 34 mpg, which is decent for something with a folding roof and a proper engine. ULEZ? Yes—it’s petrol, Euro 4, so you can breeze into London without being mugged by a camera. Insurance? Around Group 27, so it’s not city-hatch cheap, but then, this isn’t a city hatch—it’s a proper convertible with a bit of poke. Now, here’s the juicy bit—only 43,000 miles. That’s incredibly low for a car of this age, and it’s had just one former keeper. Try finding another one like this; they’re thin on the ground and, frankly, values are only going one way—up. This is future classic territory. Spec? Being the Design model, you get leather seats, climate control, alloy wheels, cruise control, electric everything, a decent sound system, and, of course, the party piece—the folding hard top that disappears into the boot in a neat little ballet of engineering. Roof up, it’s snug and refined; roof down, it’s your own slice of summer. It’s comfortable, quick enough to keep you smiling, and rare enough to make you feel just a little bit smug.