Twisted Shifter Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 What do you consider a "luxury interior"? Leather Seats? Real Wood trim? Bright plated accessories? In 1926, this was probably the ultimate - and may still be. If you have pictures of your car's luxurious, or, at least, unique or unusual interior features, please post them here. You might just give Rolls Royce a run for the money. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordy Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 A luxury interior to me is one with no stray springs poking me in the backside! 6 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Roll up windows perhaps... 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlestown Mike Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 It really does depend on the time when the car was built. Thinkgs that were "luxuries" in the 1920's were probably standard equipment a few years later. Even early VW had vases for a flower or two. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MarkV Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 My carpet is unusually thick on my 82 Imperial and irreplaceable! I also love the loose pillow seats. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63RedBrier Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 I prefer tan interiors much better than grays… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CChinn Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Interior of my recent purchase. 1953 Packard Clipper Sportster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CChinn Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 And my 1940 Chevy Special Deluxe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Carpets. Drove my MGA for 20 years with rubber mats over the plywood floors. Steel transmission tunnel. At least it didn't soak up water . I am somewhat tall so I usually left the seat cushion at home { removable from the factory } and sat on a folded up wool blanket. My wife had to use the seat cushion plus the blanket so she could see over the dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV Puleo Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 The English PI was considered over the top when it was new. The original owner collected Louis XIV furniture and wanted the car to reflect that. In a closed car I prefer fine fabrics in subdued colors...real wood trim and a minimum of garish plating. In an open car I'd prefer high quality leather. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28 Chrysler Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 I had a 1941 Dodge Luxury Liner Coupe that have every option available for the time. Internet photo, mine had the sun-visor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JamesR Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 7 hours ago, Littlestown Mike said: Things that were "luxuries" in the 1920's were probably standard equipment a few years later. Very true, and I believe that still applies today. Today when I see Cadillac and Porsche SUV's or "crossovers", I'm not even sure I know what a "luxury car" is anymore. The interior in my '65 T-Bird was supposed to be somewhat luxurious back in its day, but it frankly doesn't feel near as luxurious as the interior in my wife's new Subaru Outback. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 Cloth…. The interior must be cloth. (Broadcloth?) The chauffeur sits on leather….. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 3 hours ago, m-mman said: The chauffeur sits on leather….. That brings up a great point: The most luxurious appointment to any interior is...the chauffeur. 😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted July 1, 2023 Share Posted July 1, 2023 I consider these cars the cats Wiskers. Anywhere from about 1938-41. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Cluley Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 On 7/1/2023 at 9:31 AM, alsancle said: Im curious what car this is. I've never seen diagonal pleats like that. It is a very striking design. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 6 hours ago, Dan Cluley said: Im curious what car this is. I've never seen diagonal pleats like that. It is a very striking design. Rolls Royce Phantom II 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den41Buick Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 1937 Packard Formal Sedan. Luxury for the lucky passengers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buick35 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I had a Olds 98 with a clock in the back that I thought was pretty cool.I think it was a 76,not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Clock? REAL luxury is when you have a speedometer in the back seat. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 REAL wood and REAL leather inside! And the seats must be comfortable to ride in, with ample room to move around. That's why LWB sedans have their appeal, where the rear seating area benefits from the extra wheelbase. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yachtflame Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 14 hours ago, m-mman said: Clock? REAL luxury is when you have a speedometer in the back seat. 😉 Not that you really needed your mother in law to see how fast you’re going. Hard enough to deal with the back seat driving with her looking over your shoulder!! 🙄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 The answer is simple, "space" the rest are simply creature comforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8096 Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 1940 Packard 180. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 I put leather interior, cup holders, foot rests, a rear window shade with tassel, bud vases, wood grained window moldings, map and magazine pouches and embroidered carpets, plus a separate rear A/C vent in the back seat. Nothing but the best for the freeloaders. When people say "their father had a car just like it, but his didn't have PS, PB, AC & automatic", I tell them "this is the deluxe model." I know it's not "Stock", but sure has been fun since I finished it 24 years ago. It's all Buick, but not all 1934 or 35. It only took twice as long as a restoration and cost twice as much too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 7 hours ago, swab said: The answer is simple, "space" the rest are simply creature comforts. I guess one can find all the space they need riding in the back of an empty cube van. Luxury ride? Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 21 minutes ago, 8E45E said: I guess one can find all the space they need riding in the back of an empty cube van. Luxury ride? Craig Well. . . If the interior is dressed out it probably crosses the line from luxury into recreational. I'll have to admit bathroom vs no bathroom makes a new level of luxury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) Has a windshield top and doors and now that is luxury. Many do not realize that in the early years many manufacturers even head lights as an option for the well to do who could afford a automobile Edited July 5, 2023 by Joe in Canada (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maok Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) If you have never sat inside a Citroen DS then you have never experienced comfort. Even the floor is padded for comfort. I won't go on about the ride. Even Jay Leno reckons you will fall asleep while driving it or seated on any seat position. Edited July 5, 2023 by maok (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 13 hours ago, swab said: Well. . . If the interior is dressed out it probably crosses the line from luxury into recreational. I'll have to admit bathroom vs no bathroom makes a new level of luxury. Good point! Last I heard, a Prevost or MCI triple-slideout, rolling shell is $650,000. THEN, an outfitter, be it Marathon, Newell, or a choice of your own will do a custom interior that's all yours, complete with bathroom that can reach into the millions depending upon your tastebuds!! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 6 hours ago, maok said: If you have never sat inside a Citroen DS then you have never experienced comfort. Even the floor is padded for comfort. I won't go on about the ride. Even Jay Leno reckons you will fall asleep while driving it or seated on any seat position. Looking at that interior, that is either the DS or the topline 'Pallas' model. It has that very comfortable 'Jersey cloth' interior when leather was not specified. Jay Leno is correct. I've ridden in an SM, and it was one of the most comfortable cars I've ever been in. Craig 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maok Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 8 hours ago, 8E45E said: Looking at that interior, that is either the DS or the topline 'Pallas' model. It has that very comfortable 'Jersey cloth' interior when leather was not specified. Jay Leno is correct. I've ridden in an SM, and it was one of the most comfortable cars I've ever been in. Craig DS23 IE Pallas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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