[CavallinoRed]

Looking into doing a soft top replacement and know there is a post on this forum (by Nobby I think?) that gave options but since the site changed even the advanced search function frankly is not very good.

Can someone point me to this post or have any updated info on best brand, source, material etc. that is currently available?

Is for a '88 560SL in dark brown. Thanks!

 

[CavallinoRed]

Was able to find the post I was looking for (not using this forum's search BTW) and checking if anyone had updates or suggestions since this is 12 year old info.

Soft top research update

Hello all, Here's the update... 1- The fabric The OEM top fabric for the R107 was manufactured by Rode-Schwalenberg GmbH, and distributed by Happich. About ten years ago, Rode was taken over by Haartz, a US company. Haartz is probably the largest soft-top fabric co. in the world. The brand...

www.benzworld.org

 

[CousinMB]

I haven't used them, Cavallino, but many here are very happy with German Auto Tops, in North Hollywood CA

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www.germanautotops.com

 

[Aussiemerc]

I was very happy with my twill top from GAT. .

 

[miko1aj]

I got soft tops from GAT for an A124 and R129, both were great.

 

[CavallinoRed]

Seeing nothing but good things about GAT. Thanks!