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H. Keith Henry

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Source for a good burgundy soft top?
« on: November 20, 2021, 01:35:42 »
Looking for a source for a burgundy-colored top for my 1970 Pagoda. I'm told they are not being made, but before I give up .... possible leads please.
1970 280 SL, auto, US spec, 050 white with burgundy interior and soft top. Originally special order, white on white on white tex. Manufacturing date May 1970
2002 Mercedes C320 wagon
1989 Honda Civic wagon
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Re: Source for a good burgundy soft top?
« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2021, 02:33:58 »
Cabrio.de known as KHM have that soft top material available.


https://cabrio.de/en/softtops/softtop-materials/sonnenland-dralon
Garry Marks
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Re: Source for a good burgundy soft top?
« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2021, 22:50:11 »
Thanks guys. Hard to tell, but it looks like they offer the same product -- the same? Sonnenland soft top material with window. Once selected, would I take the top to a regular upholstery shop, a specialty upholstery shop or the local AutoHaus shop doing mechanical work?
1970 280 SL, auto, US spec, 050 white with burgundy interior and soft top. Originally special order, white on white on white tex. Manufacturing date May 1970
2002 Mercedes C320 wagon
1989 Honda Civic wagon
1979 MG Midget, original owner

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Re: Source for a good burgundy soft top?
« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2021, 05:02:12 »
I heard that German Auto Tops was bought out by GAHH.
Joe Alexander
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Re: Source for a good burgundy soft top?
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2021, 22:28:35 »
I just visited John at GAHH in Studio City, last week.
John did sell German Auto TOPS to GAHH, but is still working with them. He was most helpful as always. Highly recommend them!

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Re: Source for a good burgundy soft top?
« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2021, 15:48:34 »
Thanks guys. Hard to tell, but it looks like they offer the same product -- the same? Sonnenland soft top material with window. Once selected, would I take the top to a regular upholstery shop, a specialty upholstery shop or the local AutoHaus shop doing mechanical work?

I would do some research and call a few in your area. You want to have someone that has installed tops on Pagodas before and has experience with fitting them correctly, will repair and make adjustments to your frame if needed. Someone who knows what they are doing will make all the difference on how it fits and how it will function when you put it down or up. IMHO
Tony
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