Napier Auto Upholstery

Project name:1966 Mustang Notch Back “Sal”
Material used: Florida Marine, Leather Hides, Suede, Silver Star Headlining
Materials Supplied By: W Wiggins Ltd, Other

What did the client request?

“Sal” was delivered on a transporter fresh from a major panel and paint makeover, looking stunning in the sun.

The owner had a blank canvas, so together we spent quite a bit of time working colours, textures and design ideas. The owner couldn’t visualize the concepts so we sewed quite a few samples together, eventually arriving at the style. The overriding theme was not to take away from its Mustang Heritage, so the look is borrowing design cues from “Ford”.

What makes this project unique?

We took on this project because the outcome surpassed our client’s expectations, delivering a high-end, classy finish. Each vehicle we work on is unique, and this one was a blank canvas—a stripped interior where we aimed to blend traditional style with modern touches.

We began by custom patterning and installing a new headliner and sun visors in silver star vinyl for a hint of glamour. The dash fascia was restored using black vinyl and charcoal suede with red accent stitching, and we added discreet LED lighting to the original mounts.

A major challenge was creating a custom central console—something this vehicle never had. Built from scratch, it included an armrest, drink holders, phone charger, reversing camera, and more, all wrapped in black vinyl with charcoal cloth and red stitching for a factory-style look.

Door panels were redesigned with new plastic cards, pleated inserts, and reshaped leather armrests to match the dash. We also built a hidden  speaker box under the rear parcel shelf, with only laser-cut holes visible for a clean finish.

Seats were fully rebuilt with redesigned foam for added support and fold-forward access. We used charcoal cloth inserts with pleated detailing, chrome accents, and piping to echo the Mustang’s original style. Rear seats and loop pile carpet completed the cohesive look.

The result was a refined interior that moved the owner to tears upon seeing it finished. It was a pleasure to bring this vision to life with such an engaged and passionate client.