1984 Chrysler Fifth Avenue — Let's NOT revive the luxurious pillow seats
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  • 85 points ValosAtredum

    Hell no, the soft upholstered seats were so fucking comfortable. My mom had an ‘84 LeBaron (cheaper model than the 5th Avenue) and it had non-pillow velour-cushioned seats. God they were the best.

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    28 points MissionReasonable327

    They were, but they’d always have lint and grandma’s Luden’s wrappers in those little cushions!

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    16 points DJEvillincoln

    We had a Chrysler New Yorker & goodness the chocolate that was stuck in those seats was crazy. My dad smoked when he drove so there were cherry burn marks on the back seats....

    Because they were so awful with their car is probably why I'm so anal with mine. 😂

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    7 points MissionReasonable327

    Ha, my dad is anal with his car and mine is a rolling rumpus room.

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    3 points DJEvillincoln

    My house growing up? Immaculate.

    My parents cars? Disgusting.

    So now, my home AND my car are immaculate 90% of the time. My parents used to make me clean their cars. My mom's car was the only car that I ever found ants in..... Because she would eat in the car all the time because she worked so much, bless her soul. She would drop a french fry or something and sure enough and will find a way.

    Because of that I don't eat in my vehicles & make sure I wash/clean them at least once every 2 weeks.

    PTSD is real. Lol

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    4 points gypsycookie1015

    Don't you dare forget the Werther's!! Yeah, it melted a little bit but once you scrape all the wrapper off...good as new!! Nothing like car seat candy, bb!

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  • 32 points winterbird

    Oh, I am into this.

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    9 points ThatOneCanadian69

    I too, am into this. But it would have to be in a “weekend” car. I agree that this would be a pain in the ass to clean, but by God those seats look SOOOO comfy

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    3 points Gloomy_Industry8841

    They are like sofas!

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  • 36 points RogerClyneIsAGod2

    This car was so fucking awesome. My aunt had one & it was such a great car. Her version had leather interior though.

    IIRC it was what we used to call a "cloud ride." You couldn't feel a bump or even a pebble you drove over.

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    6 points Gloomy_Industry8841

    Where I grew up we called them shark cars, cuz the frill on the side was like gills, and because they glided like a shark when driving!

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  • 24 points MattWolf96

    They are going to act as sponges and absorb a ton of cigarette smoke.

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    10 points MissionReasonable327

    I can still smell grandma’s Eve lights

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    8 points Orchid_Significant

    Only if you smoke 🤷🏻‍♀️

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    5 points shogunofsarcasm

    I can smell the puff of smoke that happens when someone sits down

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  • 20 points hookydoo

    I need this. I'm looking at explorer conversions right now because I need something more comfy than my Yukon.

    makecarscomfyagain.

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    3 points MissionReasonable327

    Do they make plushy washable seat covers? I’d be down (heh!) for that

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    7 points hookydoo

    Idk, but sure someone does.

    Explorer conversions make luxury coach built full size vans. I'm looking at getting a 9 seat 2500 express van. It's probably one of the last places you can get an actually comfy luxury vehicle, as "luxury" vehicles these days just come with leather racing buckets lol.

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  • 11 points sasstermind

    just put a seat cover on it, man. i already drive a manual and the uncomfy seats mean my ass is numb AND my leg hurts by the end of a long drive. i’d do anything for a cushiony seat 😭

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  • 9 points aFineMoose

    My dad slipped while holding a coffee. There was a line of coffee on the ceiling of that car until the day it was scrapped.

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  • 9 points apostrophe_misuse

    What about rich Corinthian leather?

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    1 points DoctorAlgernopK

    Corinth is famous for it’s leather!

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    1 points DoctorAlgernopK

    Corinth is famous for it’s leather!

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    1 points DoctorAlgernopK

    Corinth is famous for it’s leather!

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  • 9 points Flying_Saucer_Attack

    It's like a goddamn living room on wheels. God I miss when they made good cars

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    -1 points icefas85

    You’d be lucky to get to 100k miles with that car.

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  • 7 points neverinamillionyr

    Guaranteed to give you a wedgie every time.

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  • 7 points Intelligent-Bed7284

    My Nana’s a car in the early 80’s had velvety cushioned seats. They were soft and plush, really comfy to ride in. I’d love to see them make a comeback.

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  • 12 points Orchid_Significant

    I’m in support! I’m sick of uncomfortable car seats! Bring back the rolling couches!!

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  • 4 points sidnynasty

    A nightmare

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  • 5 points cragbabe

    Meh, a vacuume will do the job of cleaning it just fine

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  • 3 points BlizzPenguin

    Kaaaahn!

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  • 2 points ZachF8119

    Not a huge fan of NYC, but if the Chrysler building is on fifth ave that’s cool

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  • 2 points apuginthehand

    I had an acquaintance in college who had these as garage seating and they were actually amazing - iirc he pulled them out at a scrap yard. It was obviously not the fanciest setup, but who cares, it was in a garage, and they were super comfortable!

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  • 1 points midnitewarrior

    if it's not fine Corinthian leather, then GTFO

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  • 1 points Majestic-Lie2690

    Like driving a couch

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  • 1 points BigJSunshine

    Oh the smell of cigarettes, farts and death(old people)…flash back!

    Edit- grammar is important.

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  • 1 points Embellishment101

    Why is the bad guy from Naked Gun driving this?

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  • -1 points Devanyani

    I could easily be wrong but they look like they come off.

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