Maybe those New York cabbies had something going with the bead seat covers??? Gives the vehicle that, "I care that my *** doesn't fall asleep" image.
[smart-arse mode OFF]
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Capri306, Moderator, The Mustang Works Online
1979 Mercury Capri, 5.0L -- C4 -- 2.73
1987 Mustang LX Notch