The Classic VW Beetle

I just got a catalog from Sewfine, which seems to be the industry standard when it comes to custom VW interiors. Just about every magazine or custom VW has had their seat covers or door panels from there.

Leafing through the catalog, they have a great selection of seat covers. Even the “standard” designs look great. But of course, the custom section can make you droool over the possibilities of what you can do with your Beetle’s interior. The color combinations and designs are very nice.

However, I think I may be going with a simple grey and white color combination for the seats and the door panels. I have black carpet now, but it’s in great condition and I hate to pull it up to put down new carpet. However, the headliner is great - until you hit the back of the car, then it sort of falls apart. Not sure if someone got tired while installing it and gave up or what.

So, I think I may go for the off-white headliner as well. I do have to admit that the “flame” two-tone door panels look great - but i think i may go for the simple white/grey with white piping. I’m not sure that I want to bring the turquoise color into the interior, though I could see some cool color effects.

Another nice feature is that they also sell padding for seats - my driver’s seat needs replaced, but structurally it is fine, the cushion is the old “horsehair” style.

But I am tempted to get the ‘68-’69 seats with the headrest support. I love the original style seats, but the headrest just makes life a little easier.

Now that i look a little closer - the 77-79 seats look great! I could see a white and grey with turquoise piping? How could I do this to a ‘64 bug, though?

This is going to take a while . . .