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Porsche’s New Soft-Hard Top

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Convertibles are available in two kinds, those with folding soft tops and those with retractable hard tops – right? Not any more. The guys over at German Car Forum got their hands on a patent drawing of Porsche’s next generation 911. It shows that Porsche is developing a hybrid top that combines elements of both. … [Read more...] about Porsche’s New Soft-Hard Top

The History of the Convertible Cars

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It's only May and many upholstery shops are already knee-deep in convertible tops. Before you find yourself drowning in a pile of worn canvas and rotted tacking strips, why not brush up on the history of the product you'll spend most of the summer stripping and installing? In 2001, Autos.ca published a great article titled "Motoring Memories: The History of the Convertible." … [Read more...] about The History of the Convertible Cars

New: Striped Convertible Tops

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According to The Boston Globe, convertible sports cars that rock racing stripes will soon have those stripes extend across the entire length of their tops. The Haartz Corporation, which is the world's largest supplier of convertible top fabrics, developed the new top - along with a few other noteworthy drop-top innovations. … [Read more...] about New: Striped Convertible Tops