AC Cobra Hardtops

[Gene_J]

Dave,

I’m assuming you're located on the other side of the pond. I have noticed Cobra tops seem much more plentiful and varied where you are. Of course, that may also be attributed to the weather because the bulk of replica Cobras in the US are located in the Sun Belt. Many of the UK Cobra replicas also seem to have more luxurious interiors than the cars here.

That being said, my concern was I could only locate several hardtop manufacturers in the US; all of whom told me their lead time is 4 – 6 weeks. By that time I won’t need a hardtop. I'll need sunscreen!

Thanks,
Gene
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Jack,

I believe your Superformance hardtop is made by APE Products.

Yes, in the Southwest the late spring and summers can get hot so a top is a nice antiskin cancer tool.

Thanks,
Gene
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Dwight,

That is a copy of the Cobra Dragon Snake top.

“In 1964, Carroll Shelby's A.C. Cobras dominated the American road racing scene. The Shelby American racing team and independent Cobras won every race they competed in. Shelby had intended the Cobras to be street cars and road racers. Ford wasn't interested in drag racing and therefore neither was Shelby American. Along the way, a few of Shelby's employees convinced him to furnish them a 289 Cobra to build a drag car. They called it the DragonSnake.”

It’s a hardtop, but not too aerodynamic. I want to use my little car as a driver and I do lots of freeway driving.

Thanks,
Gene
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Bill,

Yes, during my jaunt in the rain storm I was torn between getting soaked and hydroplaning. Because of traffic concerns I chose the former as I didn’t want to slide under an 18 wheeler.

I was told a well made hardtop goes on and comes off faster than a convertible top.

There must be something else going on here Bill. Do most owners believe using a top is a Mortal Sin or is their supercar in the garage most of the time?

Thanks,
Gene