The merlot soft-top on the Mercedes-Benz AMG E53 Cabriolet stunned the crowd at this year's NEMPA Ragtop Ramble. "The top is ideal for this car," said Torque News writer, John Goreham. "The soundproofing is superb, and the top folds in a more compact space than could a retractable hard-top." Goreham continued to note that most reporters photographed the convertible with its top up, favoring the bold merlot color. Read more about the event's "unofficial grand touring favorite" on Torque News.