When Italian Federico Bonizzoni set out to upholster his classic Fiat 500 in leather, he didn’t stop at just the interior. In fact, he covered nearly every square inch of the vintage car — including its body panels and wheels. Seriously! … [Read more...] about This Guy Trimmed Every Inch of His Fiat
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The Shop Features McPherson Interview
Check out the August 2016 issue of The Shop magazine to read our exclusive interview with Michael Dudley, a former auto upholstery shop owner-turned-assistant professor at McPherson College, the first U.S. school to offer a bachelor's degree in automotive restoration. … [Read more...] about The Shop Features McPherson Interview
Interior Maker Takes on Flint Water Crisis
It's not easy to find the silver lining in Flint's water crisis — but at least one company is trying. C3 Venture, a manufacturer of plastics for automotive interiors, recently announced that it's investing $9.68 million to open a new facility in the Michigan city, where it will hire 380 locals to recycle plastic water bottles used by residents without access to clean tap water … [Read more...] about Interior Maker Takes on Flint Water Crisis
VA Trim Shop Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Congratulations to Seatco in Springfield, Virginia, on its 40th anniversary! The thriving auto upholstery shop is North Virginia's "go-to" garage for complex interior restorations and bespoke projects. … [Read more...] about VA Trim Shop Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Haartz Sponsors NEMPA’s Ragtop Ramble
If you love convertibles, then surely you know about the New England Motor Press Association's (NEMPA) "Ragtop Ramble & Crustacean Crawl" — which is now sponsored by The Haartz Corporation! … [Read more...] about Haartz Sponsors NEMPA’s Ragtop Ramble
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