Ferrari 360/430 Spider Hardtop

Coryat Manufacturing Company LLC (CMC) has completed the prototype for a Ferrari 360/430 Spider hardtop. This hardtop will fit both 360's and 430's and accommodate a wide variety of window adjustments. Spider windows can be quite different in terms of height and rearward travel from one side to the other. The hardtop is adjustable to the car, so the car doesn't have to adjust to the hardtop. That way, the OEM soft top can still be used as normal.

The CMC hardtop comes apart at the centerline so that each half can be handled separately for easy installation, transportation, removal and storage. One person can install or remove it in a minute or two. It's very easy! Each side weighs about twenty US pounds so should not be too heavy for anyone.

Four points are used to secure the top. Two in the front attach to the existing latch points and two in the rear are latched to the roll bar. The latches are all custom built by CMC to respect your car with all its beauty. CMC latches are designed to attach firmly but without leaving an imprint.

CMC is taking reservations for up to six delivery positions. First delivery of a production unit is expected in November 2020 and the expected price is US$10,000.

A refundable deposit of US $2000 is required for a reservation.

Here's a one minute 360 degree video.

https://youtu.be/PsxAxSZKotg

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