emergency top

I bought a few of these from FAF in Tucker, GA many years ago and none of them were in bag. I think they had a stack of about 10 at that time.

 

These are very rare and seldom seen.

I don't think it can fold into the jack bag, but definitely a trunk item.

I wondered for years about these actually existing, but they do.

 

Mine came in a simple clear plastic bag.

 

I sold it to Germany, BTW.

 

What is this item of which you speak? Any pics please?

 

I purchased mine in 1994, sometimes they are called a Sebring top as in this eBay ad

Ferrari Dino 246GTS Sebring Top | eBay
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Thanks!

 

I've just been to my trimmers to try out the Sebring top on my GTS. I've just had the car restored and re-trimmed and wanted to know if I could use the emergency top in the event of being caught out in a rain shower as I may struggle to drive the car with the roof stowed behind the seats.

The top fits really nicely and my trimmer is going to make a pattern so that he can make copies. The original is made from black Dino vinyl so he can replicate it exactly. I don't have a price as yet but if anyone is interested in one drop me a PM and I will get back to you when I know the price.
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They are functional but not very pretty!

 

True. But in a pinch...

 

Another view from a different angle.
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I suggest two things before you take it out in the rain with the new emergency top;
- vent window latches
- a windshield

 

Don't worry Ron, it wouldn't get far at present. There's no engine in it

 

I think I would struggle most with making the decision to replace the interior or be seen driving a Dino with that roof on it. It is shall we say a questionable look.

 

you can`t drive a Dino with the emergency top on, it`s just a protection when parking the Dino......

 

Iain, will you also do the cover for the roof when parked behind the seats?

 

Matthias I've had a new cover made for the roof when it's stowed behind the seats. It looks like a brand new factory item. My original had a slight tear in it. If you need one let me know.

 

Ron was offering to push, so no worries, tell him you need to enter the arterial at speed!

 

Hi Iain!! I just LOVE the color of your Dino my friend, I cannot wait to see it finished!

 

Thanks Mitch. The colour looks fantastic in the sunshine. I can't begin to imagine how good one must look in some of the sunny states of the US like California, Florida etc.

 

Matthias,

This isn't true....

You can drive it with the soft top in place if you want to LOT'S OF ADDED DINO FUN.

 

great fun and a one-off experience....

 

I have had one repro Sebring top made to the same spec as the factory original using black Dino vinyl with the same seams, straps etc. Several people sent me a PM expressing interest when I posted my previous pics so here is the repro top. If anyone is interested in buying it please drop me a PM. I very much doubt I'll have any more made. My next project is reproducing a set of the beach seat covers.
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The emergency top has now been sold, many thanks Peter.

The materials have arrived for the beach seat cover project so watch this space.
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