Even if the Stinger GT had enjoyed stronger product sales, we can’t imagine Of would have been chomping in the bit to make a convertible edition. Four-door drop-tops simply haven’t been a thing for years, however for the few out there hankering after a Stinger that provides a few alfresco motoring, it seems it has an answer.

The convertible Stinger appeared in a car show in Lakewood ranch at the weekend (less rigid Covid rules mean they are still happening in the state), appearing to have official support from Orlando-based dealer Town Kia. According to a Redditor present at the show , the dealer wants to create 12 of them, all of which will evidently retain the standard Kia guarantee. The car has some other adjustments too, including a co2 fibre bonnet, new tires, and possibly a drop within ride height.

The chap presenting towards the crowd in the video describes under-body stiffening measures, yet beyond that, we do not really know a whole lot concerning the creation. We can see said buck wearing a shirt with what wants be the logo of Droptop Customs LLC, a company dependent a couple of hours north of Orlando, florida in High Springs. We are assuming it’s this company that has been tasked with undertaking the work – we approached both Droptop Customs plus City Kia to confirm as well as see if we can glean any extra information, but hadn’t noticed back from either during the time of writing.

Aftermarket-converted four-door cabriolets are absolutely nothing new, it’s worth directing out. Droptop Customs by itself makes a Dodge Charger transformable, and you might have seen the particular Tesla Model 3 cabriolet through Newport Convertible Engineering we wrote regarding last year.

Manufacturers put millions into redeveloping their particular hardtops into convertibles, developing clever folding and stowing mechanisms while making sure the particular vehicles they’re safe, the particular aero works and the dealing with isn’t scuppered to negatively. You aren’t going to get anyplace near the same experience through an aftermarket conversion, naturally , so it all comes down to exactly how badly you want the breeze in your hair…