Musings on Design for a Special

[Duncan Grimmond]

I found that a plan and elevation outline drawing(s) which you can repeatedly print out is invaluable. You save so much time having the basis there on which you can run riot with your "rose-tinted pencil".

I like your initial ideas and particularly the soft top/open sports tourer option. A doorless body is always easier and in general much stronger than one with big gaping apertures in the sides IMHO. A single half door is also an attractive option...
Beware of narrowing the gap between the bottom of the steering wheel and the forward top edge of the seat squab and definitely measure your inside leg!