Early innovators Premier Vehicle Services in Northampton, UK, headed by Steve Denton, now Stylehaus, produced this avant-garde mover and shaker. Possibly a bit too advanced in the style stakes, as the UK scene would follow the tried and tested and very classic BBS-split rim and tasteful dark metallic trends, the Germans and the other continentals had been developing over a period. This 'Rhubarb&Custard' had a Jetta rear bench backrest adapted to fit the front seats, now also a beanchseat. The handbrake and gearshifter had to relocated further forward as a result. It had countless ground-breaking tricks and modifications. The use of gold and chrome used throughout, including the desirable Gotti split rim wheels, a huge depart from the usual UK built cars of the time, made this stand out like no other. It featured the earlier doors with the quarterlight windows too. This car has never really been equalled as far as innovation in the UK.
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