functioning convertible top, good daily driver manufacturer?

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Originally Posted by rms427

I used my car as a daily driver for the first 4 years I owned it. This was in Southern California. I would put up the top if I thought it was going to rain which in Southern California wasn't very often. If it was a light rain I would often just drive it without a top since the rain goes over the top until you stop. As far as comfort, I find the car seats comfortable. The problem with driving the car for an extended time is the heat, noise and wind. The last long trip I drove the car 350 miles in one day. It was in the summer with temperatures in the 90's and my wife almost had a heat stroke. She told me no more long trips especially in the summer. By the way when I used the car as a daily driver I was in my 20's. I wouldn't do it now that I'm in my 60's.

Man, I bet you have some interesting memories of driving a big block original Cobra around Southern California! Feel free to tell us some stories!

From azfordman:

I do find it very comfortable and have made a couple of 200+ mile runs, and this is coming from a 6' 5" 280# guy who has no drivers seat!

Lol! I've read on here about your long treks with no seat! What do you sit on - surely not the bare carpeted floor? I suppose for a guy your size, a thin cushion with a backrest all stitched up to look like the pattern and shape of the seats would be a way to go. You have my respect - didn't I read somewhere that you got a "cast iron butt" award at one of the Cobra events for covering so many miles without a seat?

Ed - you might remember - there was a member here years ago who developed and sold an articulated folding Cobra soft top that folded, erected and attached to the body in front of the roll bar. It had a wild looking articulated frame and when it was up the rear window was directly behind the driver's head with the roll bar on the outside.