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
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The Newlong NP-7A Sewing Machine
Check out this handheld industrial sewing machine. It probably wouldn’t serve much of a purpose in the automotive upholstery field, but it sure does appeal to the sewing machine buff in me. … [Read more...] about The Newlong NP-7A Sewing Machine
Shop Profile: Shoreham Upholstery
Jim Ortuno of Shoreham Upholstery in Shoreham, VT isn't just an auto upholsterer, he's an everything upholsterer — including cars, boats, airplanes, tractors, furniture, even doll houses and antique baby buggies. In fact, he boasts: "If it holds still long enough, I can upholster it." Seven Days, a local Vermont newspaper, recently profiled Ortuno — casting light on a shop … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Shoreham Upholstery
Photo: 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero Interior
Check out the interior of this 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero concept car. While the vehicle never made it to production, it’s widely regarded as a motorized work of art – especially its exterior, which was designed by none other than world-renowned car designer Marcello Gandini of now-defunct Italian automaker Gruppo Bertone. … [Read more...] about Photo: 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero Interior
The Up-and-Down History of Convertibles
CBS News recently aired a segment titled "The up-and-down history of the convertible" — which provides a fantastic overview of how and why convertible tops have teetered back and forth between being immensely popular and not very popular at all. … [Read more...] about The Up-and-Down History of Convertibles
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