Factory style Convertible Top with 1 Zipper Plastic window. Top fits both Left & Right hand drive models.
All the seams are Heat-Sealed. All Convertible Top materials are mildew & mold resistant, and UV treated for color fastness. The plastic windows are DOT rated heavy 40-gauge thick vinyl. No sewing is required.
We offer this Convertible Top with or without sewn-in Top Pads, please choose accordingly. Original Topping material is Pinpoint textured (smooth grain) Vinyl. We also offer Haartz Stayfast Cloth option; Other colors can be ordered, please inquire.
Top is made by Robbins Auto Tops, Robbins brand is used by professionals, and is known for quality workmanship & precision tailored craftsmanship.
Robbins Brand Convertible Tops with Plastic Window include a 5-year (60-month) warranty for the convertible top and the bond between the top and plastic window; an eighteen (18) month labor allowance is also included. Please see our Warranty page for more details.
(1) What years and models does this convertible top fit?
This convertible top is engineered to fit 1958 through 1963 Sunbeam Rapier II and Rapier III Roadster models. It accommodates both left‑hand and right‑hand drive variants seamlessly.
This convertible top is engineered to fit 1958 through 1963 Sunbeam Rapier II and Rapier III Roadster models. It accommodates both left‑hand and right‑hand drive variants seamlessly.
(2) What materials and window type are used?
The top is offered in two options: Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl or Haartz Stayfast Cloth, both of which include a plastic rear window made from DOT‑rated heavy 40‑gauge vinyl. It’s a factory‑style design with a single zipper for the rear window.
The top is offered in two options: Haartz Pinpoint Vinyl or Haartz Stayfast Cloth, both of which include a plastic rear window made from DOT‑rated heavy 40‑gauge vinyl. It’s a factory‑style design with a single zipper for the rear window.
(3) Does it come with padding and how is quality ensured?
You may choose the top with or without sewn‑in padding. All seams are heat‑sealed plus sewn for added strength. Materials are mildew/mold resistant and UV‑treated for long‑lasting color performance. The tops are made by Robbins Auto Tops, known for precision craftsmanship and fit to original Sunbeam specifications.
You may choose the top with or without sewn‑in padding. All seams are heat‑sealed plus sewn for added strength. Materials are mildew/mold resistant and UV‑treated for long‑lasting color performance. The tops are made by Robbins Auto Tops, known for precision craftsmanship and fit to original Sunbeam specifications.
(4) Can I install this Convertible Top myself?
Technically, yes, most people can manage to install a Convertible Top on their own, provided they have experience working on automotive upholstery projects. However, TopsOnline.com recommends using a professional installer. Why? Because (a) a professional is going to provide you with the very best convertible top installation that you could ask for; (b) in the rare case where an installer might make a mistake, they’ll take care of it – but if YOU make a mistake with your own installation, that’s coming out of your pocket; and (c) finally, manufacturers reserve the right to void a warranty due to a faulty installation when that installation is done by someone who is not a professional installer. So bottom line: don’t take the risk: hire a professional installer for your convertible top installation – it’s worth it and you won’t regret it!
Technically, yes, most people can manage to install a Convertible Top on their own, provided they have experience working on automotive upholstery projects. However, TopsOnline.com recommends using a professional installer. Why? Because (a) a professional is going to provide you with the very best convertible top installation that you could ask for; (b) in the rare case where an installer might make a mistake, they’ll take care of it – but if YOU make a mistake with your own installation, that’s coming out of your pocket; and (c) finally, manufacturers reserve the right to void a warranty due to a faulty installation when that installation is done by someone who is not a professional installer. So bottom line: don’t take the risk: hire a professional installer for your convertible top installation – it’s worth it and you won’t regret it!
(5) What warranty and support come with the top?
The top includes a 5‑year (60‑month) warranty covering the integrity of the convertible top material and the bond to the plastic window. Additionally, there is an 18‑month labor allowance, intended to assist with installation costs, should any defects arise post-installation.
The top includes a 5‑year (60‑month) warranty covering the integrity of the convertible top material and the bond to the plastic window. Additionally, there is an 18‑month labor allowance, intended to assist with installation costs, should any defects arise post-installation.
