Classic Roadster - Softtop

[Artur]

Hi

It's not that I am too lazy to read previous threads but because I hv some specific questions about a soft top solution, I would like to open this thread:

1. I am looking for a foldable frame that I can open and close at my convenience instead of taking it out completely when I am not using it. And ideally, I am hoping to have some fiberglass cutting and extension work at the part right behind the seats in a way I create a compartment storing the soft top and its frame when folded and which can be opened and closed.

Is there any foldable soft top system (including frame) suitable for CR and secondly, do you think I can achieve the design I described above ?

2. Do you have any closed or left open pictures of a CR soft top ?

3. Who is the best person to get in touch with either for a ready solution or one to be fabricated ?

4. Any idea about expected costs?

Best regards,
Artur

[Artur]

To give a bit more color, I live in Dubai and it gets hot here...I'm trying to use my car on a daily basis and make best use of my air condition by having a soft top...to be honest, I don't want to digress from my ultimate question of soft tops but I don't clearly understand why all Cobras are on so low mileage - any idea why such a beauty can not become a daily commute ? I typically run 600 miles per month, which is pretty ok - do you think the car is suitable for my daily drive or am I wasting my money and time thru soft top and aircon repairs?

Thanks again for all answers in advance.

Best regards,
Artur

[MOTORHEAD]

I would measure the cockpit width behind the seats, and compare that to, say, an MGB or Triumph, or Austin Healy. Those folding assemblies could be adapted to your car. The bow that fits on top of the windshield would have to be from/for a Cobra only , and grafted onto the frame. Then its off to the local top shop for the vinyl/cloth. I may even try that myself !

Ted

[1795]

There is no reason that your car could not be a daily driver. The car will lack the creature comforts that most people have gotten used to of air conditioning and electric windows, but that is the way people drove cars for many years. I drive mine quite often and know of people who have put 100,000 miles on a cobra. Enjoy your car.