I have an hypothesis, which is this:

Anyone who regularly drives more than 4,000 miles a year isn't averse to having the hood up. People who only drive top-down tend to do less than 4,000 a year.

This on the basis that it's not possible to drive much in the UK without encountering rain.


Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE