I'd definetly get the GTS Blue if it were available regardless of availability of stripes. I bet the stripes would look good, though. Weren't some of the old Cobras with that paint/stripes combo soft tops, or no tops for that matter? Sorry, I'm not an expert on Cobra history (yet).
Bill told me an optional hardtop whould be available 6 months after the '03s are available.
Dave