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Naseem Muaddi

Behind the Scenes at Recaro Seats

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Once a brand and style of bucket seat only auto trimmers and car enthusiasts knew, Recaro has grown to become the auto industry's preeminent manufacturer of sport seats. While you can still buy its products in the after-market, the German company has landed a number of lucrative deals to supply its seats directly to automakers and even produces a line of racing-style baby car … [Read more...] about Behind the Scenes at Recaro Seats

Lambo Stitching with Brent Parker 3

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Over the last few weeks, we’ve followed master trimmer Brent Parker of Brent Parker Motor Trimming in Glenorie, Australia as he restored the interior of a rare 1974 Lamborghini Espada. In part one of our four-part series showcasing his work, Brent showed us how he upholstered the Espada’s dashboard and console. Part two focused on its custom seats. In this third installment, … [Read more...] about Lambo Stitching with Brent Parker 3

An Old School Spin on Bucket Seats

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Between 1973-1977 General Motors put a spin on traditional automotive seating when it outfitted several of its models — including the Monte Carlo, Chevelle, Cutlass and Laguna — with swivel bucket seats, which utilized a unique track system that allowed front buck seats to not only slide forwards and back, but also turn towards the outside of a vehicle to assist passengers with … [Read more...] about An Old School Spin on Bucket Seats