Mark Gardner wrote:
>Hi all - How can I tell a factory hardtop from an aftermarket one? Any
>real advantage to one over the other? I looked at a car this weekend
>that had what the owner said was a factory hardtop. The car was an
>early 79 with the chrome bumpers and standup radiator. The hard top
>seemed to be steel, had the hinged pop-out rear quarter windows, and had
>a funny black wrinkle-type finish to it. Is this likely a factory top
>with a later finish?
I was always under the impression that a "factory" hardtop was painted body
color and aftermarket units were black. I may be totally wrong though.
Anyone know?
Eric.
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Eric Yates
eyates@enteract.com
1978 Spitfire 1500 FM 71614 U
Chicago, IL USA
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