{"id":1126,"date":"2016-09-12T14:24:25","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T13:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/?p=1126"},"modified":"2025-06-12T22:29:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T21:29:00","slug":"car-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/car-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"Car Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"sws_supernormalaction\"><button on=\"tap:superwebshare-lightbox\" class=\"superwebshare_normal_button1 superwebshare-button-large superwebshare-button-default superwebshare_prompt superwebshare_button_svg\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color: #1e73be;\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"superwebshare-svg\"  fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M789.86,323.67c91.79,0,164.25-72.46,164.25-164.25S881.64,0,789.86,0S625.6,72.46,625.6,164.25c0,4.83,0,14.49,0,24.15L306.76,371.98c-24.15-24.15-57.97-33.82-96.62-33.82c-91.79,0-164.25,72.46-164.25,164.25s72.46,164.25,164.25,164.25c38.65,0,72.46-14.49,96.62-33.82L625.6,821.26c0,9.66,0,14.49,0,19.32c0,86.96,72.46,159.42,159.42,159.42s159.42-72.46,159.42-159.42s-67.63-159.42-154.59-159.42c-33.82,0-67.63,9.66-96.62,33.82L374.4,526.57c0-9.66,0-19.32,0-24.15s0-14.49,0-24.15l318.84-188.41C717.39,314.01,751.21,323.67,789.86,323.67z\" \/><\/svg><span>Share<\/span><\/button><\/div><p><strong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"187\">We Can Make You a Car Sofa \u2013 Any Car. Seriously.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"419\">Stick with me\u2014I promise this is good. I\u2019ve always loved breaking the rules of what counts as \u201cindoor\u201d or \u201coutdoor.\u201d Our <strong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"322\">Car Sofas<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"340\">Home Bars<\/strong> are prime examples of that mindset\u2014right up there with our concrete furniture.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"519\">We don\u2019t do beige. At Smithers, we do bold, different, sometimes outrageous\u2014and we\u2019re proud of it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"640\">Want proof? We once cut a <strong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"576\">London black taxi in half<\/strong> to make a bespoke car sofa for <strong data-start=\"608\" data-end=\"625\">Tiffany &amp; Co.<\/strong><br data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"628\" \/>Yes, really.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"642\" data-end=\"871\">Our <strong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"674\">Car Furniture Collection<\/strong> includes custom-built seating and one hell of a <strong data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"741\">Tata Truck Bar<\/strong>, all crafted from recycled materials. Whether it\u2019s a vintage Mini, Mustang, or something completely off the wall\u2014we can build it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"983\">So if you&#8217;re ready for a show-stopping statement piece:<br data-start=\"928\" data-end=\"931\" \/><strong data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"983\">We can make you a car sofa. Any car. Your rules.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/upcycled-retro-furniture\/recycled-car-seat-sofa.html\"><br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/upcycled-retro-furniture\/recycled-car-seat-sofa.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1219 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/recycled-car-seat-sofa.jpg\" alt=\"recycled-car-seat-sofa\" width=\"734\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/recycled-car-seat-sofa.jpg 734w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/recycled-car-seat-sofa-175x175.jpg 175w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/recycled-car-seat-sofa-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/recycled-car-seat-sofa-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"167\"><strong data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"167\">What Cars Are Recycled Into Our Seats?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"425\">Both of our car seat styles are crafted from original <strong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"255\">Ambassador cars by Hindustan<\/strong>\u2014India\u2019s iconic ride of choice. The <strong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"304\">Truck Bar<\/strong>? That beast is made from a genuine <strong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"364\">Tata TMT Motor Truck<\/strong>, once roaring through the vibrant, chaotic streets of India.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"633\">Imagine the stories these vehicles could tell\u2014romance, hustle, joy, and maybe a few shady detours for good measure. We like to think each piece carries a bit of that energy into your home, bar, or showroom.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"674\">Recycled. Reimagined. Ready to impress.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/reclaimed-wood-furniture\/truck-bar.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1218 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/truck-bar.jpg\" alt=\"truck bar\" width=\"717\" height=\"447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/truck-bar.jpg 717w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/truck-bar-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 717px) 100vw, 717px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"130\"><strong data-start=\"106\" data-end=\"130\">How the Magic Begins<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"558\">Once destined for the scrapyard, these vintage cars are shipped back to the UK\u2014where their second life begins. Each one is carefully and sympathetically cut in half, transforming the front or rear into the frame of a repurposed <strong data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"372\">Car Sofa<\/strong>. The engine bay or boot cavity is expertly restructured with <strong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"462\">hand-built wooden frames<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"501\">upholstered in premium leather<\/strong>, creating a bold seat full of stories and serious style.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/sofas-and-armchairs\/car-sofa.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1497 size-zenith-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/01054-01_2__4-618x380.jpg\" alt=\"car sofa\" width=\"618\" height=\"380\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"227\"><strong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"227\">A Taxi Sofa \u2013 or Your Dream Car Turned Into One<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"229\" data-end=\"303\">Give us an old car, and we\u2019ll make your dream sofa from it.<br data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"291\" \/>Yes, really.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"647\">Our <strong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"322\">Car Sofas<\/strong> are available as either the <strong data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"372\">front or back end<\/strong> of a vehicle, including the standout <strong data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"430\">London Taxi Sofa<\/strong>\u2014which comes as both a front-facing bench or rear-end statement seat. We don\u2019t over-restore; in fact, we embrace the scrapes, scratches, and worn paint that tell each car\u2019s story. That naturally aged patina? It stays.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"852\">Each sofa is fitted with a cushioned seat\u2014our car models use <strong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"736\">distressed tan leather<\/strong>, while the taxi version is finished with <strong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"796\">reclaimed wood<\/strong>, showcasing original markings and history-soaked charm.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"997\">Because we build from authentic, salvaged vehicles, every piece is a true one-off. Numbers are extremely limited, and no two are ever the same.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/sofas-and-armchairs\/car-sofa.html?search_query=car&amp;results=127\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1498 size-zenith-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/01054-01_3__4-618x380.jpg\" alt=\" car sofa\" width=\"618\" height=\"380\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"199\"><strong data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"199\">Conversation Chairs That Steal the Spotlight<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"437\">Both of our <strong data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"226\">Car Sofas<\/strong> make a serious statement\u2014but the real showstopper? They come fitted with <strong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"328\">fully working headlights<\/strong>. Flip the switch and you\u2019ve got instant atmosphere and guaranteed envy from every guest who lays eyes on it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"691\">Whether it\u2019s the <strong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"473\">Car Seat Sofa<\/strong> glowing in your living room during a night in with friends, or the <strong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"554\">Taxi Sofa<\/strong> stealing the show in your alfresco space, once those lights are on, there&#8217;s no denying it:<br data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"648\" \/>These recycled builds are absolute legends.<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1130 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/car-couch.jpg\" alt=\"car couch\" width=\"650\" height=\"571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/car-couch.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/car-couch-300x264.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"209\"><strong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"209\">Tuk Tuk Bar \u2013 The Ultimate Finishing Touch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"321\">What better way to round off your <strong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"262\">Car Furniture<\/strong> theme than with our showstopping <strong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"320\">Recycled Tuk Tuk Bar<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"638\">Built from the battered front end of a real Tata truck, this one-of-a-kind piece works brilliantly as a home drinks bar, shop counter, or quirky pub table. Like our car sofas, it\u2019s crafted using original materials\u2014<strong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"572\">aged metal, reclaimed boat wood<\/strong>, and even <strong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"605\">working headlights<\/strong>\u2014making every bar totally unique.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"812\">The weathered paintwork and authentic details bring real presence to any space. We can\u2019t quite put into words how cool this piece is\u2014but trust us, it\u2019s love at first sight.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/upcycled-retro-furniture\/tuk-tuk-bar.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1211 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/home-bars-1.jpg\" alt=\"home bars\" width=\"562\" height=\"804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/home-bars-1.jpg 562w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/home-bars-1-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"198\"><strong data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"198\">Home Bars, Reinvented \u2013 Meet the Tuk Tuk<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"428\">Technically, we call it a <strong data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"238\">Home Bar<\/strong>\u2014but truth be told, this beast is built for <strong data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"300\">commercial use<\/strong> too. After all, it spent years surviving the roads of India, and with our high-quality engineering, it&#8217;s practically bombproof.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"677\">Crafted from a real <strong data-start=\"450\" data-end=\"477\">repurposed Tuk Tuk taxi<\/strong>, this bar is a head-turning centrepiece for any stylish space\u2014be it a home lounge, hotel lobby, or boutique venue. It\u2019s bold, functional, and guaranteed to raise eyebrows and smiles in equal measure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"775\">We never get tired of looking at it\u2014there\u2019s always that moment of: <em data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"775\">\u201cYep, we really made that.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"950\">With <strong data-start=\"782\" data-end=\"804\">working headlights<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"823\">ample storage<\/strong>, and a design so imaginative it could&#8217;ve come from <strong data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"898\">Edison\u2019s sketchbook<\/strong>, this bar isn\u2019t just furniture\u2014it\u2019s a conversation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/outdoor-furniture\/vw-camper-van-bar.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1212 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/vw-camper-van-bar.jpg\" alt=\"vw camper van bar\" width=\"734\" height=\"734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/vw-camper-van-bar.jpg 734w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/vw-camper-van-bar-175x175.jpg 175w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/vw-camper-van-bar-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/vw-camper-van-bar-200x200.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"243\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"243\">VW Camper Van Bar \u2013 Built to Steal the Summer<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"277\">We\u2019ve raised the bar. Literally.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"570\">Introducing the <strong data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"316\">VW Camper Van Bar<\/strong>\u2014a custom-built showpiece crafted from recycled oil drums, designed for both <strong data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"419\">indoor and outdoor use<\/strong>. Whether it\u2019s parked in your garden for a sunny gathering or taking pride of place in your venue, this is more than a bar. It\u2019s a lifestyle statement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"700\">Made to a seriously high standard, the <strong data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"621\">VW Bar<\/strong> is a lifetime buy. Bold, nostalgic, and unmistakably cool\u2014it\u2019s ready to serve.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"705\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"760\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"760\">A-List Calibre \u2013 So, What\u2019s Your Favourite?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"966\">I genuinely can\u2019t choose between them. The <strong data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"837\">super soft knackered leather<\/strong> on our Car Sofas? Love it. The <strong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"903\">distressed reclaimed boat wood<\/strong> on the Taxi Sofa? Iconic. And that <strong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"952\">Truck Bar<\/strong>? Pure muscle.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1015\">It\u2019s like picking a favourite child\u2014impossible.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1153\">But I\u2019m curious\u2026<br data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1036\" \/>Are you more into the <strong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1070\">Car Sofa<\/strong>, the <strong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1088\">Taxi Bar<\/strong>, or the <strong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1122\">VW garden centrepiece<\/strong>?<br data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1126\" \/>And how would you style it?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1234\">Let me know. I\u2019d love to hear what you\u2019d do with one of these statement pieces.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/upcycled-retro-furniture\/car-seat-sofas.html?search_query=car&amp;results=127#\/26-colour-gold\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1500 size-zenith-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Screenshot-2020-04-17-at-12.01.37-618x380.png\" alt=\" car sofa\" width=\"618\" height=\"380\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"177\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"177\">Urban Theme \u2013 Built for Bold Spaces<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"234\">I\u2019ve always loved the drama these pieces bring indoors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"509\">The <strong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"252\">Car Sofa<\/strong> works brilliantly in a laid-back living room or man cave, especially with a relaxed, masculine edge. Meanwhile, the <strong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"382\">Truck Bar<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"400\">Taxi Sofa<\/strong> absolutely steal the show in an open-plan, industrial-style space\u2014where raw textures and bold design thrive.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"562\">They don\u2019t just furnish a room.<br data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"545\" \/>They <em data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"558\">define<\/em> it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/upcycled-retro-furniture\/car-seat-sofas.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1499 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Screenshot-2020-04-17-at-11.59.46.png\" alt=\"car sofa\" width=\"929\" height=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Screenshot-2020-04-17-at-11.59.46.png 929w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Screenshot-2020-04-17-at-11.59.46-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Screenshot-2020-04-17-at-11.59.46-768x587.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 929px) 100vw, 929px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"214\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"214\">The Rich and Famous<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"313\">Now, I\u2019m not usually one for name-dropping&#8230;<br data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"264\" \/>Okay, I absolutely am\u2014but legal says I shouldn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"559\">Let\u2019s just say this: <strong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"398\">Smithers Car Furniture hasn\u2019t gone unnoticed by the A-list<\/strong>. If you\u2019re looking for a statement piece with celebrity-level swagger and a totally unique twist, our <strong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"529\">Car Furniture Collection<\/strong> is where your journey starts.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"564\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"602\">\u2705 <strong data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"602\">The Carbecue \u2013 Coming Soon<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"804\">Dropping Spring 2020 (and worth the wait):<br data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"649\" \/>Meet the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithersofstamford.com\/outdoor-furniture\/carbecue.html\"><strong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"670\">Carbecue<\/strong>\u2014a BBQ<\/a> setup repurposed from a classic <strong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"728\">Ambassador Taxi<\/strong>, designed to blow minds in your back garden or at your next business event.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"863\">It\u2019s part grill, part art, and 100% conversation starter.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sws_supernormalaction\"><button on=\"tap:superwebshare-lightbox\" class=\"superwebshare_normal_button1 superwebshare-button-large superwebshare-button-default superwebshare_prompt superwebshare_button_svg\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color: #1e73be;\" ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"superwebshare-svg\"  fill=\"currentColor\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"0\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M789.86,323.67c91.79,0,164.25-72.46,164.25-164.25S881.64,0,789.86,0S625.6,72.46,625.6,164.25c0,4.83,0,14.49,0,24.15L306.76,371.98c-24.15-24.15-57.97-33.82-96.62-33.82c-91.79,0-164.25,72.46-164.25,164.25s72.46,164.25,164.25,164.25c38.65,0,72.46-14.49,96.62-33.82L625.6,821.26c0,9.66,0,14.49,0,19.32c0,86.96,72.46,159.42,159.42,159.42s159.42-72.46,159.42-159.42s-67.63-159.42-154.59-159.42c-33.82,0-67.63,9.66-96.62,33.82L374.4,526.57c0-9.66,0-19.32,0-24.15s0-14.49,0-24.15l318.84-188.41C717.39,314.01,751.21,323.67,789.86,323.67z\" \/><\/svg><span>Share<\/span><\/button><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ShareWe Can Make You a Car Sofa \u2013 Any Car. 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