Leather car upholstery is making a comeback! At least it was in April 1966, when The New York Times ran this article. … [Read more...] about The 1966 Comeback of Leather Upholstery
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Mohair Was Once a Booming Industry
At one point in automotive history, mohair upholstery was as trendy as Alcantara is today. In fact, it even got a write up in the New York Times. … [Read more...] about Mohair Was Once a Booming Industry
Slip ‘N Slide was Invented by an Upholsterer
With summer in full swing, many kids are keeping cool by flinging themselves across long, wet plastic tarps — otherwise known as a Slip 'N Slide. But did you know an upholster created the first one? … [Read more...] about Slip ‘N Slide was Invented by an Upholsterer
What Trim Shops Looked Like in the 1800s
What did auto trim shops look like 150 years ago? See for yourself. … [Read more...] about What Trim Shops Looked Like in the 1800s
Who Remembers Chrysler’s VisorPhone?
In the early 1990s, long before cars were equipped with touchscreens, Chrysler introduced an optional feature that blew everyone's mind: the VisorPhone. … [Read more...] about Who Remembers Chrysler’s VisorPhone?
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