Porsche Convertible Tops — Ultimate Guide from TopsOnline | TopsOnline Blog
Whether you're refreshing a vintage Porsche 356 Speedster convertible top or outfitting a modern 718 Boxster convertible top or Boxster S convertible top, TopsOnline offers OEM-grade Porsche convertible tops across decades of models. Here’s your roadmap:
Classic Era (1955–1965: 356 Models)
Models Covered
356 Speedster Convertible Tops (’55–’56), 356A Speedster/D Convertible Tops (’57–’59), 356B/C/SC Cabriolet Tops (’58–’65).
Material Options & Features
- Stayfast Cloth, Twillfast Cloth, A5 German Sonnenland Cloth - bound & sewn like original, premium German-style fitment
- Includes plastic window tops (original window option) with retro hand-rolled binding
- Material colors: Black, Tan, Dark Blue
- Options for tan or black backing on new soft tops
- 356B/C/SC lineup features zipper plastic windows, matching headliners and boot covers
Accessories Offered
- Factory-style headliners in German stretch twill or wool cloth for 1964–1965 356B, 356C, and 356SC Cabriolets
- Boot covers crafted from OEM-grade cloth (Stayfast, Twillfast, German Sonnenland); hand-rolled binding and chrome German tenax fasteners for 1958–1962 356A/B Cabriolets (T2 & T5)
Targa & Early Carrera (1967–1994)
Covered Models
911 / Targa / 912 / 930 / 964 convertible tops, and Carrera variants from the late ’60s through the ’90s.
Material & Accessories
- Factory-pattern soft top replacements
- Options in Stayfast Cloth, Twillfast Cloth and German A5 Sonnenland Cloth
- Targa front covers sold separately from the rear plastic window sections
- Includes matching headliners, sun visors, and weatherstrips for a complete restoration
- Headliners: factory-pattern stretch twill or wool headliners made to fit with no cutting or sewing needed
911 & Boxster Convertibles (1997–2012)
Covered
996/997 911 Carrera Cabriolets Tops (’98–’12), Boxster S convertible tops / Cabriolet Tops (986 and 987: ’97–’12).
Material Options
- Stayfast, Twillfast, and A5 German Sonnenland Cloth
- Heated glass-window tops (post-1997 for Boxster; 2002–2012 Carrera reuses your original glass)
- Plastic windows available for ‘97–’02 Boxster and Boxster S models and ‘98–’01 Carrera models to save hundreds on replacement tops
- Headliners for 911 Carrera convertible tops and Boxster convertible tops ready-to-install
Modern Boxster / 718 (2013–2025)
Models Included
981–718 Boxster convertible tops, Boxster S convertible tops, Boxster GTS convertible tops.
Premium Top
- Genuine German A5B Acoustic Cloth with heated glass window — superior sound insulation
- Color options: Black, Brown, Bordeaux and Marine Blue
- OEM-style Infinity Rear Glass Window
Why Buy a Porsche Convertible Top from TopsOnline?
- Perfect-Fit Patterns: Original molds and factory-styled seams ensure OEM-level accuracy.
- Superior Window Bond Technology: Durable window bonding process to ensure your window will not separate or leak prematurely, for years of superior performance.
- Material & Color Variety: Leading market choices — American or German cloth and acoustic-grade materials. Choose based on noise sensitivity, insulation needs, and budget. More colors and materials offered than anywhere online.
- Complete Restoration Coverage: Soft tops, Targa tops, headliners, window sections and boot covers — a one-stop convertible top replacement.
- Worry-Free Warranty & Fast Shipping: Worldwide shipping options available so you can get the top you need to complete your project.
Product Selection Tips
| Porsche Model | Typical Materials | Window Type |
|---|---|---|
| 356 (‘55–’65) | Stayfast, Twillfast, Sonnenland Cloth | Plastic window |
| 911 Targa (‘67–’94) | Cloth tops and Targa covers | Plastic top or rear section |
| 996 / 997 / 986 / 987 | Cloth and Sonnenland | Heated glass |
| 981–718 (2013+) | German A5B Acoustic Cloth | Heated defroster glass |
Final Takeaway
TopsOnline covers every Porsche model convertible top replacement with factory original style tops. From classic 356 tops to modern Boxster tops, we have replacements. With OEM-original materials, original patterns, and full accessory kits, we simplify the restoration or upgrade process — letting you enjoy your Porsche convertible exactly as it was meant to look and perform.
Looking to dive deeper into fabric choices, sound layers, or headliners? Click on your specific year and model Porsche convertible top to tailor the perfect top upgrade!
