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Flashback: Door Panel Toiletry Kit

July 3, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

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If you were upholstering or fabricating door panels in the 1930's, chances are you might have been asked to accommodate a mobile toiletry kit – including soap, towel, comb, mirror and bathroom sink. … [Read more...] about Flashback: Door Panel Toiletry Kit

Flashback: Auto Top Turned Motor Boat

June 12, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

We've seen a lot of bizarre convertible tops, but this one definitely takes the cake. As featured in an October 1921 issue of Popular Science magazine, an innovative Kansas man custom engineered the roof of his automobile-camper to double as a six-passenger motor boat. … [Read more...] about Flashback: Auto Top Turned Motor Boat

Flashback: First Modern Glove Box

May 22, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

We take it for granted that vehicle cabins come equipped with large, lockable glove boxes. But, believe it or not, that wasn't always the case. In February of 1932, an article appeared in Popular Science magazine introducing the feature as if it was a big deal – which, to car buyers back then, it was. … [Read more...] about Flashback: First Modern Glove Box

Flashback: Animal Print Dashboard Covers

May 3, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Was there ever a time when professional auto upholsterers didn't have to contend with cheap aftermarket products? This ad appeared in a September, 1951 issue of Popular Science magazine. … [Read more...] about Flashback: Animal Print Dashboard Covers

Flashback: Old School Car Seat Armrests

April 11, 2013 By Nadeem Muaddi

Vehicle armrests weren't always the feature-laden consoles we have today. Believe it or not, they were once simple and singularly purposed. In fact, many were also portable and removable. Skeptical? Take a look at this article from a November, 1950 issue of Popular Science magazine to see for yourself. … [Read more...] about Flashback: Old School Car Seat Armrests

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