Would you rather have a bench seat in your vehicle?

[exitseven]

My cars had bench seats a long time ago. They allowed for 3 passengers in the front seat. You could put your cooler or gym bag right next to you. They were also way better for certain extra curricular activities. I do not think anybody makes a bench seat anymore. Would you prefer one?

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9 mo

This is a bench seat from an International Scout.
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[Phoenix98]

I have a 91 silverado, extended cab so I actually do have the original bench seat for my back seats.

Sadly I do not have bench seats for my front seats because I have bucket seats with a console in-between the driver and passenger seats.

However I am completely restoring the entire truck along with the interior, seats and everything so I might tear the console out and replace the seats with bench seats for the front as well. As long as I can find some that can move/recline so that people can still get to the back seats an that would actually fit in the truck.

[exitseven]

I had an 1986 K5 Blazer with the Silverado package. It probably had the same setup.

[Phoenix98]

Probably.

[Charliefretz329]

I have bench seats in my truck. I’m a fan

[Lliam]

A center console and cup holders are sure handy in cars that have bucket seats.

My first cars had bench seats. The big advantage of those was when you were with a girl. You could put your arm around her and she could snuggle up while driving.

It was great for going to drive-in movies with her. Really handy for BJs and even sex.

[WhiteBoyChill]

Not to sound dumb but how can you have sex with a bench seat?

[exitseven]

@WhiteBoyChill it was a whole lot easier than trying it with bucket seats with a center console in the middle.

[Daniela1982]

I had a girlfriend that had a front bench seat. It was nice for all to sit in the front as sometimes the one in back can't hear very well. One day six of us were cruising the beach along PCH. Then one in the front seat and one in the back seat - the ones sitting by the right doors - ducked down to tie their shoes or something. Then at the light some guys were staring at us and laughing. Like wtf were they laughing at? It turned out it looked like we were 2 gay couples sitting close together and side by side in the car. 🥰 So by the next light everyone but the driver was ducking down. Of course, that only happened once. After that we knew when one ducked down then we all ducked down. 😋 😂🤣

[Jamie05rhs]

"tie their shoes or something" 🧐

[AviatorTom]

I grew up with bench seats. When real little, I used to sit on the front seat between my parents.

Bench seats have disappeared for a reason. Center console and gear shift is one of them. No longer is the shifter on the steering wheel like it was with bench seats. Safety is another reason. And I must admit, bucket seats are much more comfortable, especially on long drives.

So, unless I'm driving a vintage 1963 Rambler (which has bench seats), I'll stay with bucket seats, no bench.

[exitseven]

My Scout had a stick and it just came out of a hole on the floor and there was a boot at the bottom to dress it up. Next to it was the transfer case lever.

[exitseven]

My girlfriend had a 62 Rambler station wagon. It really was a nice old car

[molonski2]

I had 2 cars with bench seats , a 1971 Holden Kingswood , and a 1977 LH Holden Torana , I drove both multiple times from Melbourne to Queensland , and where the bench seat was great , was on really long trips like this , I'd go Caravan parks and sleep in the car ( now sure this could be done in the back also ) ..

I'd have my arm around my baby , as I would speed though central Australia , with no ABS breaks , and the old steering , where you had to actually steer 5555 . No Aircon , but we had windows. Probably not that safe 5555 . OMG imagine Thais with no ABS breaks , no thanks.

It was a kinda surfing theme , it was pretty great fun. Would I want the seats now? Probably not , but can see the appeal for sure.

[msc545]

No, I don't like bench seats at all. It's too easy to slide across them in a steep turn.

I far prefer well-designed comfortable bucket seats which are much safer and don't hurt my back.

Years ago, the only thing that the bench seats were good for when I was very young was sex.

[exitseven]

If you are sliding across your seat you are going too fast. When I was a kid my father used to keep a few seashells on the dashboard. If the seashells were all over the place when I would bring the car back he knew I was driving too fast.

[msc545]

Too fast in my Porsche is when I lose the rear end at the top of the turn...

[exitseven]

hahahaha

[msc545]

Well it actually worked so I had a good time a bit earlier than I expected to as a teenager.

[sage2021]

I love bench seats. My Mom 63 Chevy Impala had them in the front and the back.

My first real boyfriend would go to the drive-in and end up on his back seat bench seat. We would make out all night and fall asleep. We'd wake up in the middle of the night and we were the only one's left in the parking lot. 😅🤣😂

[OlderAndWiser]

Yes, with a bench seat, your sweetie could snuggle up real close!

[exitseven]

It is too bad that kids today will not be able to enjoy that

[Dargil]

My first car was a prehistoric Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera. It had a split bench seat with some dishing for the driver and shotgun passenger. But it was continuous and the armrest provided support for a middle passenger. It wasn't a Fast and Furious ride, so the seats were good.

[DryGermanGuy]

I feel like that’s the „secret“ manufacturer option for fat people! 😛
I drove a worker van once, with three seats in the front and cargo area in the back. It had three single seats though, not a bench.

[Redstang88]

As long as I still have cupholders on the dash, I love bench seats

[andreasderjuengere]

My longitudinal 'bench' is just right for me.
But if it's a four-wheeler made before the 1950's or so - I may accept it, too.

[Wiredone]

I never liked bench seats in the front. I always had bucket seats. Those " extra curricular activities " always took place in the back seat

[slatyb]

Ewww, no. They are horribly uncomfortable and far less safe.

[DrPepper12]

Core memory unlocked. 🔓

[altaboy]

I prefer old vehicles, so I suppose I do.

[Iron_Man]

I have had that before it’s nice

[purplepoppy]

Where does the gear stick go?

[exitseven]

It just sticks up out of the floor.

[exitseven]

Sometimes they were put on the steering column, known as "three on the tree"

[NathanDavis]

safety first...

I drive among stupid

[RebelinSteel]

No chance, sports seats oh no deal

[RebelinSteel]

Or..

[RavVid]

i think bench seats look cool. Bring'em back.

[douride2]

I like my bucket seats.

[OtterMan68]

and sacrifice my cup holder?

[Jamie05rhs]

What kind of extracurricular activities?

[Jamie05rhs]

Funny how you didn't answer my question. Hmm...