[gigabloke]

Many thanks to everyone for the wise and friendly responses. What an outstanding forum! I should get a Cobra just to be a real member.

It’s funny; as soon as I had written and posted my question, I knew what the answer was: get a Corvette, or use a Cobra only in the winter months.

I am hardly ever able to drive in the early part of the day. And I want to take friends for rides. The women especially will not appreciate being baked from toe to head.

What a way to enjoy the winter months! -- and always, btw without a top. Always.

I fully get it now, the Cobra is a crude, beautiful brute of a car that is fantastic to drive, but not much more than that. And though I no longer ride, I have motorcycle and roadster DNA. I gotta get something! Not too keen on a Corvette… Maybe a V8 Miata for the summer, and the real thing Cobra for the winter.

Thanks again, guys -- despite the difficulties, I will find a Cobra solution.