I think the best thing the founder could do, if he has the molds as he says he does, is to sell to, or sub-contract through, Porsche to provide them with the tops. His business track record doesn't allow for him to get confidence or trust from prospective buyers or (according to him) banks.

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My zeintop, was the second out of the mould. Pity the company went under, they spent too much money on R&D, thus driving them to the ground, my top was the first top they sold. My father help them with the fitting points design thus we got my top at a good price. The hinges are good quality but the geometry is wrong, I intend modifying mine so that they can work better. The company were working on some really nice products for the 986 including a 986 to 987 front conversion in a kit form. I live in cape town and the last I heard was that there were 16 unfinished tops still floating around (without glass, fabric roof liner, painted etc) the were going for next to nothing like R3000 for the lot, thats about $400!!! I can try find out were these tops are if anyone is interested...

I'm sure if you could find the unfinished tops folks would still be interested enough to do a group buy on the forum. I'd think the only hassle would be shipping the tops overseas.

shame no front bumper conversions also lying around...i want one of those. Im a sucker for the 987II headlights and LEDs in the bumper

I keep hearing this guy, related to the original supplier, is going to offer the tops again.

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Z-ART-automotive/124875237552630

Hi there, you can get as many tops u like for 987 or 986 the tops are made now in high quality from the Inventor it self ....Top are now "Porsche like" new hinges design.. fits well.. no noicemaker as before.. and all hardware including come with rear and sideglas tops are ready for paint price for 986 top are from 3400.--USD / 987 are from 3600.-- USD + shipping...payable by PAYPAL all funds are safe... Bulk orders are wellcome. PLEASE note:we do not have any relation to Zeintec at all.. we was and are independent Company and dealing serious. For more info zeinecke@bluewinhttp://986forum...1333877986.jpg

Hi there, try to go in touch with Gary ...he is located in CT cell: 072 385 8116 the tops are back in town and serious are made....no missfits at all just Porsche standart

Tops as many u want, all hardware including, leave me a messages
zeinecke@bluewin.ch or at fb z-art automotive

We restart to sell the top made by the founder//inventor it self. We are ready to deliver

What would it cost to ship a top to California? (Zip Code: 95503). Just curious on how much it would cost after it is all said and done.

Since the top is $3400 before shipping and before paint.

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Hi leave me email adress by PM
Regards Andreas

or let us try to order by bulk 3 or 4 at once ...seems much much sheaper