I've had a soft top CJ7 Jeep and a Series III Lightweight both of which had folding windscreens, and then a series of 3 ever faster Caterham 7's, all with no screen most of the time, then I can say for certain if you want to get away from the enclosed feeling of a car, take the lid off it!
In comparison to my bike which I love, a low sportscar with no screen is absolutely fabulously amazing. Some wear a helmet all the time, I only did when it rained cos it bloody hurts!
The rest of the time, sunshine or not, with no helmet, no bike gear and nothing infront or above you the feeling of connectedness is unsurpassed!
In Tom Sheppards book, the pics of him cruising around Africa in a Series Landy with no roof or screen make me envious! Perhaps a roll bar added though!
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