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Bono Trimmed His Car in Ugly Cowhide

July 16, 2021 By Nadeem Muaddi 5 Comments

The Hog Ring - Bono Trimmed Car in Ugly Cowhide

Looking for a car and still haven’t found what you’re looking for? How about Bono’s 1980 Mercedes 450 SEL?

The car, once owned by U2’s lead singer, is being offered by British auction house Car & Classic. Bono reportedly purchased it to celebrate the release of “Boy,” the band’s debut album.

The Hog Ring - Bono Trimmed His Car in Ugly Cowhide

In true rock start fashion, Bono bought a top-of-the-line S-Class and tricked it out with some custom upgrades.

The Hog Ring - Bono Trimmed His Car in Ugly Cowhide

Car and Classic says he spent about $16,500 to install a sound system that includes massive Alpine speakers embedded in each door panel, a graphic equalizer on the dash, four amplifiers in the trunk, and a cassette player. The system was so powerful that Bono had to carry a fire extinguisher everywhere he drove, and it’s still in the car.

The Hog Ring - Bono Trimmed His Car in Ugly Cowhide

But the most interesting thing about the Benz is the custom upholstery on its seats, door panels and rear deck, which is made from a weird cowhide-like fabric.

Bono might argue that’s even better than the real thing, but we think it looks ugly as hell.

The Hog Ring - Bono Trimmed His Car in Ugly Cowhide

Then again, 80’s rock stars are celebrated for their gaudy taste.

Interested? The online auction ends on July 25. You can bid here.

Filed Under: Archive, Ugly Upholstery Tagged With: Auto Trim, Auto Upholstery, Car Interior, Cowhide, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-Benz S Class

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  1. Derek Wiltshire says

    July 18, 2021 at 4:57 pm

    Those Mercedes were supplied from the factory as standard with a fire extinguisher.

    Reply
  2. Richard Tice says

    July 18, 2021 at 7:06 pm

    We’re told what the sound system cost, what about the interior?

    Reply
    • Nadeem Muaddi says

      July 19, 2021 at 9:48 am

      Not sure. But safe to say… too much.

      Reply
  3. Rodger Pisani says

    July 19, 2021 at 7:50 am

    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, no? I’m surprised to hear you being so judgmental.. especially when that super ugly distressed leather look is seen so much on your posts.

    Reply
    • Nadeem Muaddi says

      July 19, 2021 at 9:49 am

      I think most trimmers would agree this one is objectively bad.

      It’s not just the faux cowhide, but the fact that it wasn’t well incorporated into the vehicles design. It looks like an after thought.

      Reply

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