Upholstery Showcase

Lambo Stitching with Brent Parker 3

March 6, 2014 By Naseem Muaddi

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

Lambo Stitching with Brent Parker 2

February 17, 2014 By Naseem Muaddi

Earlier this month, Brent Parker of Brent Parker Motor Trimming in Glenorie, Australia showed us how he reverse engineered, reconstructed and wrapped the dashboard and console in a 1974 Lamborghini Espada. The painstaking process took him over 160 hours to complete, but was well worth it in the end. In part two of our four-part series with Brent, he walks us through the … [Read more...] about Lambo Stitching with Brent Parker 2

Magnolia Special Custom Steering Wheel

February 5, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

This custom leather-braided steering wheel belongs to the Magnolia Special, the first bespoke, hand-built car that runs on compressed natural gas. The car is brand new, but designed to reflect the styling of 1930s European roadsters. … [Read more...] about Magnolia Special Custom Steering Wheel

Lambo Stitching with Brent Parker 1

February 3, 2014 By Naseem Muaddi

On the outskirts of Sydney, Australia, in the suburb of Glenorie, you’ll find Brent Parker Motor Trimming – a small, one-man auto upholstery shop with a big reputation for quality craftsmanship. In fact, it’s become one of the world’s premier shops for restoring high-end vintage and exotic automobile interiors. … [Read more...] about Lambo Stitching with Brent Parker 1

Photo: Custom 1964 El Camino Interior

January 24, 2014 By Nadeem Muaddi

Love it or hate it, this custom 1964 Chevrolet El Camino interior sure is eye catching. While you may have to wear sunglasses to pick out the details, pay close attention to the sparse use of the color black throughout the cabin — which was skillfully employed to make it look animated. … [Read more...] about Photo: Custom 1964 El Camino Interior