Rolls-Royce's starlight headliner is arguably the greatest innovation to happen to modern headliners since the power sunroof. But how did the luxury automaker come up with the idea? … [Read more...] about Where Rolls-Royce Got the Idea for the Starlight Headliner
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The C4 Corvette’s Cool Seat Belt Feature
The Chevy C4 Corvette had a really cool seat belt feature that most cars never adopted. … [Read more...] about The C4 Corvette’s Cool Seat Belt Feature
The 1968 Shelby GT500KR’s Rarest Interior
Did you know that Ford manufactured 1,452 models of the 1968 Mustang Shelby GT500KR — and only six came with a saddle brown interior? … [Read more...] about The 1968 Shelby GT500KR’s Rarest Interior
That Time Rayco Mansplained Seat Covers
Until the 1960s, it was customary for men to buy cars, but have their wives chose the interior colors and fabrics. In fact, keeping up with the auto upholstery was considered part of a wife's household duty. … [Read more...] about That Time Rayco Mansplained Seat Covers
Back When Seats Made You Slide Around
Automakers design seat shapes and fabrics to keep people firmly and comfortably in place. But that wasn't always the case. … [Read more...] about Back When Seats Made You Slide Around
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