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Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
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Username: Eric308gtsiqv
Post Number: 365
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 8:59 pm: | |
Wow...2 grand...amazing! Those are more rare than I thought. |
Paul Sloan (Sloan83qv)
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Username: Sloan83qv
Post Number: 374
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 8:20 pm: | |
The one you saw on e-bay I sold for $2000,
They are extremely rare and have not been made in years.
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Sam NYCFERRARIS (Sam)
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Username: Sam
Post Number: 350
Registered: 4-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 2:48 pm: | |
I have a saratoga top for my QV, they are great , plenty of light, more headroom and they are much lighter weight, mine came with a very nice leather bag to store it in behind the seats... |
Frank Foster (Sparta49)
New member
Username: Sparta49
Post Number: 50
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 10:54 am: | |
eric, thanks for the info. I'm going to call them also maybe if they get enough calls they will remanufacture them if they stopped |
djmonk (Davem)
Junior Member
Username: Davem
Post Number: 78
Registered: 1-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 5:17 am: | |
Yoshi Put some silicone on the rubber seals around where the top goes. This will stop the squeaking. |
Yoshi Toda (Ytoda928)
Junior Member
Username: Ytoda928
Post Number: 62
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2002 - 12:52 am: | |
I have the Saratoda roof for my 85 308GTS. I was told only 100 were made. Though I enjoy almost the same "openess" with the roof on and it is easy to maintain, it gives squeaky sounds when driving. But, I still love it. |
Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Member
Username: Eric308gtsiqv
Post Number: 359
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Monday, August 12, 2002 - 6:01 pm: | |
Frank...I found the ad that you inquired about for the folding soft tops sold back in the late 80's and early 90's. It was called the Carbrella Sport Top. The ad states "Solves Hard Top Hassles! Protect your car interior during temporary parking. Weighs less than 4 lbs., waterproof, UV-stable, with hidden attaching system for security. Fits Ferrari, Porsche, etc. with T-Top, Targa or Sport Roof. Price $124.95"
This ad was in Road & Track - March 1990 (pg. 153). Apparently their location has changed since the ad from Lakewood, CO to the following:
Carbrella Motoring Accessories
1170 S. Sheridan Blvd. Unit B
Denver, CO 80232
Phone: 800-346-3251
Fax: 303-922-4825
Think I might give them a call and see if they still manufacture it.
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Barry Wolinsky (308gtb)
Junior Member
Username: 308gtb
Post Number: 218
Registered: 2-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 2:37 pm: | |
They're still around:
http://www.saratogatech.com/
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Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
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Username: Eric308gtsiqv
Post Number: 354
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 2:17 pm: | |
That was the name, Frank -- Saratoga -- knew it started with an "S". Thanks!
I have a few copies of those magazines at home from those decades...I'll check them tonight and see if I can find the ad. for the folding tops. Yep, I remember seeing those as well. |
Frank Foster (Sparta49)
New member
Username: Sparta49
Post Number: 43
Registered: 3-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 2:08 pm: | |
If I remember correctly it was Saratoga that was the manufaacturer. I also recall back in the late 80's early 90's seeing a foldup targa for the 911 and the 308/328. I believe it was advertised in the back of R&T, C&D and Motor Trend. Does anyone remember this or know if they are still manufactured somewhere? |
Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Member
Username: Eric308gtsiqv
Post Number: 352
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 2:00 pm: | |
I've seen a 2 or 3 e-bay listings of those as well over the past few months. Apparently, they were manufactured years ago, but the name of the company escapes me (Sun*** something or another ?). Came very close to bidding on one around the holidays, but the bid quickly climbed into the $1200.00 range -- Yikes!
Too bad there aren't any aftermarket suppliers out there today who are manufacturing them (albeit, at a more reasonable price) -- at least, not that I am aware of. |
Darrell Pardy (Dpardyferrari)
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Username: Dpardyferrari
Post Number: 1
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 07, 2002 - 12:44 pm: | |
A couple of months ago someone placed a "smoked" glass targa top for the 1982-85 308 on ebay. Has anyone come across such an animal and if so where ? |