OK....WHO owns THIS 67?

[gt350cs]

According to old pictures that I found some time ago on the Interweb the name Gordon W.I. McMillan from Scotland was listed as the owner.

[JD]

Registry says #1655 now is in Canada undergoing a restoration...

[Bossbill]

While I was visiting the Netherlands as a young car nut, my Dutch uncle decided his Taunus (not Taurus) needed a sunroof. Aftermarket sunroof companies abounded so a few days later he had a sunroof. If I remember right his was metal since the roof was large enough for the roof portion to roll back into that space. The fabric versions were cheaper and went into cars without enough rear space.
In the US we didn't see much of this craze until the Mercury Capri was introduced -- and it seems quite a few of those imported had 'Golde' sunroofs.

A friend of mine with a GT350 (low 3000s) just about pulled the plug on a T-Top conversion offered by a company in Seattle, near Lake Union.

Now that would have caused a few conversations!

[69mach351w]

While I was visiting the Netherlands as a young car nut, my Dutch uncle decided his Taunus (not Taurus) needed a sunroof. Aftermarket sunroof companies abounded so a few days later he had a sunroof. If I remember right his was metal since the roof was large enough for the roof portion to roll back into that space. The fabric versions were cheaper and went into cars without enough rear space.
In the US we didn't see much of this craze until the Mercury Capri was introduced -- and it seems quite a few of those imported had 'Golde' sunroofs.

A friend of mine with a GT350 (low 3000s) just about pulled the plug on a T-Top conversion offered by a company in Seattle, near Lake Union.

Now that would have caused a few conversations!

So, did it happen?  you say he "just about pulled the plug, if he'd pulled the plug, it wouldn't of happened. Enlighten us.

[2112]

I remember when the pop-up lexan sunroof was mandatory equipment. 

Pump enough silicone around it and it won't leak.   

[Bossbill]

So, did it happen?  you say he "just about pulled the plug, if he'd pulled the plug, it wouldn't of happened. Enlighten us.

Sanity prevailed. It did not happen.

The car was eventually sold and it underwent a concours restoration in its original Brittany Blue. Very pretty color.

[pbf777]

The canvas sunroof was available back in the day.  I have a buddy with a 68 Cougar with the factory canvas sunroof.  The owner of the car may have purchased the pieces to install.  It could be considered a "day 2" modification. 

Cory

P.S.  The canvas sunroof is much more reliable that the electric sunroof from the same time period and simpler to install.

Or to some a Dumb Day 2 modification .

    These were/are commonly referred to as Webasto sunroofs; quite popular in Europe, on vehicles without A.C. in the period; and particularly where the roof configuration would not permit a sliding rigid panel type. Example would be my 1976 TVR 3000M, roof line is not of adequate length, so one gets the folding canvas.

     But, good news for the discriminating Shelby owner wishing to add some European flavour to your ride, I intend on removing (someday) the folding rag from the roof of my TVR, and I could make it available to such a continental enthusiast.  And, if your shy about taking on the task of installation, well, I've got a fine pair of tin-snips..........
     Scott.   

[Skidado]

Yep definitely a UK license plate. The picture quality suggests 1970s, and in those days these cars were cheap and disposable 😁😮

[69mach351w]

So, did it happen?  you say he "just about pulled the plug, if he'd pulled the plug, it wouldn't of happened. Enlighten us.

Sanity prevailed. It did not happen.

The car was eventually sold and it underwent a concours restoration in its original Brittany Blue. Very pretty color.

Whew!!  Thank Goodness

[FL SAAC]

1967

to have the freedom of expression make this vehicle truly a one of a kind wonder

[TOBKOB]

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TOB

[557]

Well I cut the roof off a mercury comet once with an axe(hacksaw was too slow)..This car looks more disturbing however)

[Bossbill]

[2112]

^^^ I think converting Coupes to Fastbacks is becoming much more common now days.

[TransamEd]

If that one above is the ex-McMillan Shelby GT350, I got some pics from him in 2003.

http://www.ponysite.de/67shelbydb.htm

But it had a different licence plate then in 2003. Typically they stay with the car in the UK.  The last letter G on the licence plate in the first posts pic is correct for a 67 car. Need to find the larger size pics.