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Old Feb 1, 2022 | 11:46 AM
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Have a 1963 Coupe that was in storage for 30+ plus years. Seems original and unmolested but the interior is a bit odd. 490J code, dark blue vinyl however this car has a two tone interior with silver stripes through the seat covers, arm rest, headliner (ribbed that matches the seat covers), upper door panel inserts, ..... As the car went into storage in the 70's, interior would be 1960's vintage.

A few pictures attached. Anyone come across one of these previously? Well done and absolutely pops with the Sebring Silver exterior but have never seen before. Online search uncovered nothing.

Appreciate any thoughts.

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Old Feb 1, 2022 | 11:54 AM
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Not factory but cool looking
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That used to be a thing, back in the late 50s, and from the looks of it, early into the 60s. My uncle had a 56 Pontiac Starfire with diamond tuck on the headliner, door panels and seat covers similar to that. . Old school alternately called tuck and roll or roll and pleated. Seats look well done. At least they didn't do the instrument cluster and dash.
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The silver panels are clearly a customization. Up to you whether you keep them or not, but as some said, not an uncommon modification done in the 60s/70s.
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Thank you folks. Appreciate the feedback
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Old Feb 1, 2022 | 04:10 PM
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Is the car from Ca.?
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I like the headliner.
Very unique
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Living in LA in the 60s-70s, you could make a run to Tijuana and get a job like that done in a day.. Very nice. Keep it.
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Does it have 6 taillights?
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Agreed, the interior is a very unique and a cool look. Crazy the detail and condition things are still in after 50+ years.

No to the 6 tail lights
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