Melrose T-Top

What Melrose T-Top does

Melrose T-Top International is a privately held, direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer specializing in aftermarket roof panels, T-tops, and related parts for Chevrolet Corvette (C4 through C8 generations, 1984 to 2020+) and Camaro/Firebird vehicles. Founded around 1980 and headquartered at 100 West Ellwalk Avenue, Cortland, Illinois, the company sells through a Shopify-powered storefront (melrosetops.com), with a catalog organized by vehicle generation and supporting both OEM-spec replacement parts and refurbishment/exchange services. The product range spans transparent roof panels, ready-to-paint roof panels, cloth-trim roof assemblies, weatherstripping, headlight parts, clutch and transmission components, washer/wiper systems, sun shades, and care products.

The business operates on a unit-pricing, pay-as-you-go model with fixed SKUs and part numbers (e.g., GM#85004257, GM#10432581), with prices ranging from approximately $9 (NOVUS plastic cleaner) to $2,099 (C8 Corvette GM transparent roof panel). Free shipping is offered on web orders exceeding $200, and the company accepts a broad set of payment methods including PayPal Pay Later financing. Core-exchange programs for roof panel refurbishment (e.g., C5 Transparent Replacement Roof at $1,057, C6 Ready-to-Paint at $1,195) anchor the value proposition.

The company serves individual vehicle owners and restoration enthusiasts in a deeply niche segment of the automotive aftermarket, with no disclosed B2B or wholesale channel, no institutional investors, and no parent company. Geographic reach is limited to the United States and Canada. Ownership appears to be founder- or family-controlled based on 40+ years of uninterrupted independent operation with no disclosed external funding, M&A activity, or leadership transitions.

Name

Melrose T-Top

Legal name

Melrose T-Top International

Website

https://melroset-tops.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Melrose T-Top International is a privately held direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer, founded around 1980 and based in Cortland, Illinois, that sells aftermarket roof panels, T-tops, and related parts for Chevrolet Corvette (C4-C8) and Camaro/Firebird enthusiasts through its Shopify storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Parts

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing (336360), Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers (4413)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Roof Systems & Convertible Top Components Manufacturing (Panoramic Roof Modules/Soft Tops) (IMACAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aftermarket Exterior Accessories Manufacturing (Body Kits/Grilles/Bumpers/Racks/Tow Hooks) (IMACANAI), Paint, refinishing & body shop supplies distribution (coatings, abrasives, tools, consumables) (CRAOANAF)

Keywords

• Automotive aftermarket parts
• Corvette roof panels
• T-top replacement parts
• Vehicle restoration parts
• Camaro firebird parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Cortland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Aftermarket Automotive Parts Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of roof panels, T-tops, weatherstripping, headlight parts, clutch and transmission components, wiper systems, and care/maintenance products for Chevrolet Corvette and Camaro/Firebird vehicles. Products are sold at fixed unit prices with free shipping on orders over $200.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Melrose T-Top International manufactures and sells replacement roof panels, T-tops, and related automotive aftermarket parts specifically for Chevrolet Corvette (C4 through C8 generations) and Camaro/Firebird vehicles. Their product line includes transparent and ready-to-paint roof panels, roof lens replacement services with core exchange programs, T-top systems, weatherstripping, headlight parts, clutch and transmission components, washer/wiper components, sun shades, and care/maintenance products, sold direct-to-consumer through a Shopify storefront with free shipping on orders over $200.

Product overview

Melrose T-Top International is a specialized automotive parts retailer serving the Corvette and Camaro/Firebird aftermarket for over 40 years. The company operates as a single e-commerce platform selling replacement roof panels, T-tops, and related automotive parts across multiple product categories. The core product portfolio centers on Corvette roof solutions spanning five generations (C4 1984-1996, C5 1997-2004, C6 2005-2013, C7 2014-2019, C8 2020-Up), including replacement roof lens services, transparent roof exchanges, ready-to-paint roof panels, and cloth-trimmed roof assemblies. Supporting product lines include T-tops for Corvettes and Camaro/Firebird, weatherstripping, headlight parts, clutch/transmission components, washer/wipers, and sun protection accessories. The company offers both OEM-style replacement parts and refurbishment services, with products sold through exchange and direct purchase programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• C4 1984-1996 Corvette Roof Lens Replacement Service (Show Quality Blue) Show-quality blue roof lens replacement service for 1984-1996 C4 Corvettes. Buyers send in their existing roof for professional lens replacement. Part Number 301relenscoatedBLUE-NONE, starting at $599.00.
• C5 1997-2004 Corvette Transparent Replacement Roof EXCHANGE (Blue) Blue tinted transparent replacement roof for 1997-2004 C5 Corvettes, sold via core exchange program where buyer ships their existing roof as the exchange unit. Part Number 304XBL-PayCore, starting at $1,057.00.
• C6 2005-2013 Corvette Roof - Ready To Paint Ready-to-paint replacement roof panel for 2005-2013 C6 Corvettes, supplied as a primed blank ready for color matching and painting. Part Number 209-SendCore, starting at $1,195.00.
• C8 2020-Up GM Transparent Roof Panel Complete Cloth Trim Complete cloth trim transparent roof panel for 2020-up C8 Corvettes, matching GM specification GM#85004257. Part Number 308Cloth, priced at $2,099.00.
• Corvette Roof Panel Rear Latch Handle (1997-2019) OEM-style rear latch handle for 1997-2019 Corvette roof panels, matching GM specification GM#10432581. Part Number 305rearlatch, priced at $149.00.
• Corvette Roof Panel Front Latch Handle Bolt Kit (C6, C7, C8) Front latch handle bolt kit compatible with 2005-present C6, C7, and C8 Corvette roof panels. Priced at $21.95.
• C8 Corvette Suction Cup Sun Shade for Transparent Roofs Suction cup sun shade designed to attach inside the cabin of 2020-up C8 Corvettes equipped with transparent roof panels to reduce solar heat gain. Part Number C8Shade, priced at $134.00.
• C4 1984-1996 Corvette Suction Cup Sun Shade for Transparent Roofs Suction cup sun shade designed for 1984-1996 C4 Corvette transparent roof panels to reduce cabin heat from solar exposure.
• C7 2014-2019 Corvette Suction Cup Sun Shade for Transparent Roofs Suction cup sun shade designed for 2014-2019 C7 Corvette transparent roof panels to reduce cabin heat from solar exposure.
• NOVUS Plastic Clean & Shine (8 oz) Plastic cleaning solution sold under the NOVUS brand in an 8 oz size, intended for cleaning and shining transparent plastic roof panels and other vehicle surfaces. Part Number Novus1 8oz, priced at $9.00.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Corvette Central: Long-established direct-to-consumer Corvette aftermarket parts retailer serving the same C1-C8 enthusiast base with replacement, restoration, and performance parts — direct head-to-head competitor in the Corvette parts niche.
• East Coast Corvette: Corvette-specific aftermarket parts retailer serving C1-C8 generations with replacement and accessory parts — directly comparable in customer segment and product category focus.
• Zip Products: Corvette restoration and reproduction parts specialist operating since 1977, selling replacement components across multiple Corvette generations — directly comparable in vertical specialty and buyer demographic.
• Mid America Motorworks: Large multi-channel Corvette and VW parts retailer with deep SKU breadth across interior, exterior, and restoration categories — competes for the same enthusiast wallet, but with a significantly broader assortment.
• Paragon Reproductions: Reproduction parts manufacturer focused on Corvette trim, emblems, and interior/exterior components — directly comparable as a specialized Corvette parts maker serving restoration buyers.
• Top Flight Automotive: Corvette reproduction-parts manufacturer and retailer with catalog coverage across multiple Corvette generations — comparable niche manufacturing-and-DTC combination to Melrose.
• Lectric Limited: Specialty Corvette parts maker focused on convertible tops and electrical components since 1983 — comparable as a long-tenured niche manufacturer serving Corvette specialty repair needs.

Broad incumbents

• ACDelco (GM Genuine Parts): GM's OEM parts division supplying factory-spec replacement parts for Corvette vehicles including the exact GM part numbers Melrose resells (e.g., GM#10432581, GM#85004257) — upstream supplier relationship and competitive OEM channel.
• Classic Industries: Large-scale restoration parts retailer serving multiple classic American muscle-car and Corvette platforms — broader assortment but overlapping customer base in Corvette restoration.
• Year One: Reproduction parts specialist for muscle cars including Camaro and Firebird — overlaps directly with Melrose's Camaro/Firebird T-top vertical and shares restoration-enthusiast customer demographic.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/melrose.corvette

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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