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Roadster revival: The Subaru BRZ and its ancestors

They may break down a lot, get lousy mileage, and are about as safe as a gum wrapper on wheels, but so what? These two-seaters have always been a hoot to drive.

Have fun, will travel

Triumph TR3: 1955-1962

Jaguar XK150: 1957-1961

Austin-Healey 3000: 1959-1967

MGB: 1962-1980

Fiat 124 Sport Spider: 1966-1979

Alfa Romeo Spider: 1966-1993

Jensen-Healey: 1972-1976

Mazda MX-5 Miata: 1989-

Honda S2000: 1999-2009

Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky: 2006-2009

Morgan Plus 4: 1950-1969; 1985-2000; 2005-