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Flashback: The ‘Mobile Director’ Package

August 26, 2016 By Nadeem

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The 1960s proved to be a defining decade in American automotive history, especially in regards to luxury cars. During that period, rivals Lincoln, Chrysler and Cadillac were in constant competition to see which could manufacture the most opulent cabin. Of course, Cadillac always came out on top. But the rivalry spawned a number of unique interior features. Among them was the … [Read more...] about Flashback: The ‘Mobile Director’ Package

Japan Puts New Spin on Swivel Seats

July 22, 2014 By Nadeem

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General Motors' introduction of swivel seats in 1973 made people's heads turn, but these Japanese subway cars put a much cooler spin on the idea. … [Read more...] about Japan Puts New Spin on Swivel Seats

An Old School Spin on Bucket Seats

February 27, 2014 By Naseem

Auto Upholstery - The Hog Ring - Swivel Seat

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

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