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Bench Seat

7 Things to Consider Before Retrofitting Bucket Seats

August 9, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Lately it seems every car owner wants to swap his front bench seat for two buckets, or upgrade his existing bucket seats to a more stylish, comfortable or sporty set. … [Read more...] about 7 Things to Consider Before Retrofitting Bucket Seats

Step Inside the Rolls-Royce 103EX Concept

June 21, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Super luxury automaker Rolls-Royce Motor Cars recently dropped jaws with the introduction of its latest and greatest concept car, the 103EX — an all-electric, fully autonomous vehicle unlike anything the industry has ever seen. … [Read more...] about Step Inside the Rolls-Royce 103EX Concept

What Killed the Front Bench Seat?

June 10, 2016 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Front Bench Seat

In 2011, we published an article lamenting the imminent death of the front bench seat. Three years later the Chevrolet Impala, the last U.S. sedan with a front bench seat, was redesigned with two front buckets and no bench option. Jalopnik recently published an article explaining why the classic seat is no more. It's a must-read for all automotive history buffs. … [Read more...] about What Killed the Front Bench Seat?

1967 Oldsmobile Toronado Wrap Seat

April 29, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado 70-X

Check out the custom wraparound bench seat in this 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado 70-X built by world-famous hotrodder George Barris. … [Read more...] about 1967 Oldsmobile Toronado Wrap Seat

Photo: 1984 Bertone Ramarro Bench Seat

April 13, 2015 By Nadeem Muaddi

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - 1984 Bertone Ramarro Bench Seat

In 1984, Nuccio Bertone of now-defunct Italian automaker Gruppo Bertone sought to conquer the U.S. market with the introduction of a concept sports car he dubbed the Ramarro — Italian for "green lizard." … [Read more...] about Photo: 1984 Bertone Ramarro Bench Seat

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