newbie question about softtops

Since I'm considering to use a 356 as my daily vehicle in the Miami area, I was wondering how long it takes to put up the top. I'm used putting up softtops on Wranglers, which takes a couple of minutes (so I guess I don't expect the same kinda ease as on a SLK). Anyways, is it easy enough to quickly pull over when it starts raining, or is it an immensely convoluted process? Are certain tops better than others?

It's easy. You just reach back pull it over your head and snap the 2 clips on the windshield. Takes about 10 seconds. Sorta like putting on your tuque :).

Thanks Mike. I'm trying to figure out whether it's possible to use the 356 as a daily vehicle - this already answers one of my probably many questions...

I find for my needs I use the tonneau cover daily. When I park my car I zip it up, if it rains the car stays dry. If I am headed home and it starts to rain, if it isn't raining too hard I leave the passenger side zipped and figure so what if I get a bit wet?

Another nice thing about tonneau covers is it keeps items in the car out of sight. And they look 50's period.

A suggestion: Keep all the moveable metal roof parts lubricated with silicone spray. I bought mine used and the buckles were kind of stiff. It took 10 minutes to put up the top the first time, and about 1 minute after lubing and learning to buckle the passenger side first.
I like to drive at night with the top up, and the passenger side curtain in ( but not the drivers side curtain). That way I get some ventilation, but it is not windy inside. The windows don't fog over with some ventilation occuring too.
Mike Siddons
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