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Brokenvette · 12-02-2022, 01:14 PM

Anyone used Classtique out of Michigan. I met the guy at Hershey this year.Getting ready to do an old sedan. Only used Lebaron in the past. Don't know about Cartouche . I want a quality kit. Any help appreciated.

LeonardS · 12-02-2022, 01:36 PM

[QUOTE=Brokenvette;2185681]Anyone used Classtique out of Michigan. I met the guy at Hershey this year.Getting ready to do an old sedan. Only used Lebaron in the past. Don't know about Cartouche . I want a quality kit. Any help appreciated.[/QUOTE

My bad, I think it was Cartouche that may be closed.

CarlG · 12-02-2022, 01:46 PM

Classtique is alive and well. They are first class!

alexiskai · 12-02-2022, 02:15 PM

I believe Classtique is the last upholstery vendor still in operation, so I guess you’ll have to take your chances.

jak · 12-02-2022, 03:41 PM

As of the middle of last month Cartouche (part of Eckler's) up in New York was closed. All orders not shipped were canceled and all employees were let go. The new owner's of Eckler's is trying to find a buyer for Cartouche but i have not seen any more recent information.

hazelhoff · 12-02-2022, 03:46 PM

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Rightfully so, Classtique is the sole survivor

wrndln · 12-02-2022, 04:43 PM

Classtique is in Minnesota. I bought a upholstery kit from them about 10 years ago for my 28 special coupe. It was pretty good, but needed a fair amount of fitting.
Rusty Nelson

Joop · 12-02-2022, 04:50 PM

Rusty

In 10 years a lot has changed there product is top notch.

Brokenvette · 12-02-2022, 05:12 PM

Thanks to all for the help. I will order from Classtique.

tmiller6 · 12-02-2022, 09:13 PM

I had one Cartouche kit. The roof fabric was cut short and one of the three panels would not touch the bow upon which it was to be tacked. The sides where the fabric joins the front bow were also sewn wrong.They would not warranty it and told me I should have test fit it instead of leaving it safely in the box.

I just fitted a new top on my ‘16 Touring from Classtique. It fits great. In regards to resolving the Cartouche kit, Mike at Classtique sewed up a partial top kit for me so I could get my car together.

I have purchased two different Coupe kits, a Fordor kit, and a Touring kit from Mike and the previous owner Elizabeth. I continue to be delighted with the quality and customer service. And… I live in Michigan.

31Tudor · 12-08-2022, 08:27 PM

I bought a 28 closed cap pickup kit from Mike at Classtique almost a year ago. Great qulity and a good company to work with.

12-02-2022, 01:14 PM	#1
Brokenvette Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: South Alabama Posts: 78	Upohlstry Anyone used Classtique out of Michigan. I met the guy at Hershey this year.Getting ready to do an old sedan. Only used Lebaron in the past. Don't know about Cartouche . I want a quality kit. Any help appreciated.

12-02-2022, 01:36 PM	#2
LeonardS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jamestown, ND Posts: 657	Re: Upohlstry [QUOTE=Brokenvette;2185681]Anyone used Classtique out of Michigan. I met the guy at Hershey this year.Getting ready to do an old sedan. Only used Lebaron in the past. Don't know about Cartouche . I want a quality kit. Any help appreciated.[/QUOTE My bad, I think it was Cartouche that may be closed. Last edited by LeonardS; 12-02-2022 at 02:36 PM.

12-02-2022, 01:46 PM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,115	Re: Upohlstry Classtique is alive and well. They are first class! __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

12-02-2022, 02:15 PM	#4
alexiskai Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Mebane NC Posts: 2,355	Re: Upohlstry I believe Classtique is the last upholstery vendor still in operation, so I guess you’ll have to take your chances.

12-02-2022, 03:41 PM	#5
jak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 279	Re: Upohlstry As of the middle of last month Cartouche (part of Eckler's) up in New York was closed. All orders not shipped were canceled and all employees were let go. The new owner's of Eckler's is trying to find a buyer for Cartouche but i have not seen any more recent information.

12-02-2022, 03:46 PM	#6
hazelhoff Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 387	Re: Upohlstry Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Rightfully so, Classtique is the sole survivor __________________ You don’t own a Model A ... it owns you !

12-02-2022, 04:43 PM	#7
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,164	Re: Upohlstry Classtique is in Minnesota. I bought a upholstery kit from them about 10 years ago for my 28 special coupe. It was pretty good, but needed a fair amount of fitting. Rusty Nelson

12-02-2022, 04:50 PM	#8
Joop Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 2,953	Re: Upohlstry Rusty In 10 years a lot has changed there product is top notch.

12-02-2022, 05:12 PM	#9
Brokenvette Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: South Alabama Posts: 78	Re: Upohlstry Thanks to all for the help. I will order from Classtique.

12-02-2022, 09:13 PM	#10
tmiller6 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Livonia, MI Posts: 197	Re: Upohlstry I had one Cartouche kit. The roof fabric was cut short and one of the three panels would not touch the bow upon which it was to be tacked. The sides where the fabric joins the front bow were also sewn wrong.They would not warranty it and told me I should have test fit it instead of leaving it safely in the box. I just fitted a new top on my ‘16 Touring from Classtique. It fits great. In regards to resolving the Cartouche kit, Mike at Classtique sewed up a partial top kit for me so I could get my car together. I have purchased two different Coupe kits, a Fordor kit, and a Touring kit from Mike and the previous owner Elizabeth. I continue to be delighted with the quality and customer service. And… I live in Michigan.

12-08-2022, 08:27 PM	#11
31Tudor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 611	Re: Upohlstry I bought a 28 closed cap pickup kit from Mike at Classtique almost a year ago. Great qulity and a good company to work with.