Gerald F. Chase wrote:Thank you for this, Dan. I do think that now that we're in the middle of the second decade of the 21st century, Eighties Town Cars really have reached a point of "no longer new", and now should be considered desirable & collectible from a historical point-of-view.
You're welcome. The newest 80s Town Car, the 89 model, is now 26 years old.
It's good that you prefer cloth over leather. I might think the same way if the Sixties' variety of cloth was installed instead of the '80s VELOUR cloth. I had cloth in my 1965 a long time ago; but 80s velour is vastly different, and not nearly as desirable, in my opinion. It might be more durable, but it "grabs" one's pants!
I have to be more clear about "cloth". I find 60s cloth seats horrendous. I had a 77 Marquis with a velour interior. I found it comfortable and durable. I really like the 77 crushed velour, but I've never owned one. Mike's car and Barry's car has this.
What I really was referring to was the style of the Signature upholstery versus the style of the Cartier.. which is considerably different, even just looking at it.. let alone sit on it. The Cartier style is fine in a house, but the Signature style is much superior in a car. I concede that we all have preferences, though. For example, I much prefer lighter colors in paint. Others prefer dark. I also prefer analog dashboards, for temperature gauges.
Thanks again, Dan, for this new sub-forum.
Now, I have nothing more to contribute.