'sud s3 leather seats?

[bakerstreet]

did any of the series 3 suds come with a leather interior? been toying wit the idea of fitting some to mine, if there isnt can anyone suggest an alternative?

thanks

dave

[kevjtd]

can't imagine they ever had leather, vinyl maybe. but very few cars had genuine leather seats back in the 80's. jags mainly

[bakerstreet]

oh sorry yeah meant vinyl/leatherette etc. was looking at that s2 sud on ebay that was just posted up and noticed that it had that style of seat, think theyd look nice in my sud

[kevjtd]

don't think i've ever seen an S3 sud with vinyl though, but nothing to stop you fitting S2 seats as the mounting points are in the same place

if you want to get fried in the summer and freeze in the cold that is

sure i've got more than a complete set of ti seats in the loft..

[brit01]

if you want to get fried in the summer and freeze in the cold that is

yep but they look top notch mate.

I have black leather, red stitching, sewn in AR emblems on the front headrests and the green cloverleaf sewn into the back seats.

[bakerstreet]

Originally Posted by brit01

yep but they look top notch mate.

I have black leather, red stitching, sewn in AR emblems on the front headrests and the green cloverleaf sewn into the back seats.

that sounds really nice mate! custom job? got any pics?

[bakerstreet]

Originally Posted by kevjtd

don't think i've ever seen an S3 sud with vinyl though, but nothing to stop you fitting S2 seats as the mounting points are in the same place

if you want to get fried in the summer and freeze in the cold that is

sure i've got more than a complete set of ti seats in the loft..

youve go a point, but i wont be using it in the winter and in the summer, well.. im sure i can put up with a sweaty crack every now and then!!

[brit01]

yep custom by the previous owner just before I bought it.

Got some pics at home on my hard drive.
Try to get some up for you.

For now just my profile pic shows the headrest.

Still need to get a new gearstick gaitor to match and have the steering wheel re-covered as it has cracked.

Got to keep it well maintained with the hot sun we get here in the southern hemisphere, yep some sweaty shorts and back are a consequence sometimes.
But easier to clean the ice-cream off it than having some kind of sofa material.

Only the very early S1 Alfasuds had vinyl/leatherette seats and floor cover. These were replaced with cloth and carpet with the introduction of the "5m" model.

Kev is absolutely right that in the summer you will get fried and freeze when cold.

I have replaced mine with light cloth but used vinyl for the back of the seat. (photo not very clear though).

[RSFruitbat]

If any one is stuck for getting vehicle upholstery done I have now got a contact for doing this. He is a professional upholsterer but does vehicles in his spare time. Complete bespoke interiors if need be.

rsfruitbat

[Sudman]

I put some gtv leather seats in my series 3 Ti with the Alfa emblem embroided in the front seats
Had to adjust the metal runners to fit, had an old rear seat retrimmed in leather - looks like it was made to fit. IMHO looks great - but I have kept the original Ti interior just in case!!!!