I have an Easy-up hood on my 4/4, but do prefer the look of a traditional hood. (Interestingly, I think my car was one of the earliest to have an Easy up fitted; as it also has all the fitting for a Traditional hood fitted at the back of the car; side turnbuckles etc)
However a Morgan umbrella will keep you nice and dry in the event of sudden shower, if you are held up in traffic queues!