“It’s what’s inside that counts.” Although most people tend to shove that expression out of their minds when on the hunt for a mate, it seems like very few folks ignore it when it comes to their car. After all, you don’t drive a car from the exterior, so you generally spend a lot more time looking around the interior and out through the windows. And if said interior isn’t at least acceptable from and aesthetic standpoint, you’re probably not going to enjoy your time behind the wheel or in a passenger seat.
Some cars have great interiors from the factory; others have great interiors due to the diligent efforts of owners and/or professional customizers. Whatever their origins, cool car interiors are out there if you know where to look. And if you don’t know where to look, why not start with the following list?
Ford Mustang Giugiaro Concept: Giddyup!

Styling-Garage Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126: Graphic Equalizer All the Things!

Lotus Elise: This…Is…SPARTAN!

1958 Chevrolet Impala: Seats of Many Colors

Rolls-Royce Phantom: Enter the Dragon…and Relax

Honda Civic Custom: Someday, You’ll Feel Nostalgic for This

Audi TT: Play Ball!

Jaguar XJ220: Gauges on the Driver’s Door? Gauges on the Driver’s Door.

Lamborghini Espada: 2+Cool

GM Firebird II Concept: Interior of Future Past

Ford F-Series Super Duty King Ranch: Cowboy Limousine

Brabus GL63 AMG: Come on Down to Brown Town

Toyota 2000GT: Got Wood?

McLaren F1: Stuck in the Middle with You

Citroen DS: Riding with the Goddess

Subaru XT: Totally ‘80s!

Volkswagen Phaeton: Better than the Badge Suggests

BMW Z8: Retro Roadster Style

Bentley Mulsanne Executive: Hmmm…Needs More Screens…

Porsche 911 GT2 RS: Caged Animal

Lamborghini Sesto Elemento: Your Daily Dose of (Carbon) Fiber

Pagani Huayra: Modern Art

1958 Chevrolet Corvette: Putting the “Cockpit” in, er, Cockpit

AMC Gremlin Levi’s: Style Runs in Its Jeans

Nissan S13 Custom: Business Casual

Aston Martin Rapide: More-Door Grand Tourer

Lexus LFA: 21st Century Digital Suede

Maybach 62 Landaulet: Phat Cabrio for Fat Cats

Citroen SM: Beautifully Quirky

Tesla Model S: Big-screen EV

Rolls-Royce Wraith: Artificial Star Light, Artificial Star Bright

Acura Integra Custom: Temple of VTEC

Porsche 928: Checkered Past

Toyota Century: Velour + Lace Curtains = JDM Opulence

Ford GT: Retro Racer Chic

Mansory Ferrari 458 Spider: Diamond in the Smooth

AMC Hornet Sportabout Gucci: Runway Rambler

1969 Chevrolet Camaro Indy Pace Car: Bee’s Knees? Cat’s Pajamas? No, Houndstooth!

Nissan Pao: Elegant Simplicity

BMW M3 E30: Plaid Speed

Continental Mark II: Homegrown and Hand-Built

Kahn Design Range Rover: KAAAAAAAAAAAHN!!!

Aston Martin Lagonda: Hip to Be Square?

Hot Rod: Best War-Surplus Seats in the House

Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione: Multi-Texture, Singularly Snazzy

Volkswagen GTI: Tartan Treat

Toyota Supra Mk. 4 Custom: Think You’ve Got Enough Gauges There, Champ?

Ferrari 612 Scaglietti: Dig Those Seat Inserts!

AMC Javelin Pierre Cardin: Vibrant Stripes and a U-Shaped Shifter. ‘Nuff Said.

TVR Tamora: So Much Swoop
