Everything was created to match the original gray interior color.Īfter the restoration, Morris still uses his Mazda 626 as a daily driver. An Alcantara headliner and ultra-plush carpets finished the project. To match the car’s nickname, the Mazda dealers also installed a custom hand-stitched dash cover, and new seat upholstery and door panels with Bentley-style diamond quilting stitched into the fabric. It was also the story behind his 1991 Mazda, which put his humility on display. “Bentley” also received remote power door locks, alarm system, and a complete sound insulation layer with Dynamat products. It wasnt just Morris record-breaking rookie season in 2012 that endeared him to many. They completely restored and customized the interior for Morris, installing a 7-inch Pioneer touch screen stereo and navigation system with Rockford-Fosgate speakers and a back-up camera. The Mazda dealers saved the best for last. All new trim pieces were installed, including some that had to be reproduced in Japan from the original molds. Then three coats of the car’s original paint color were applied, followed by a pearlescent top coat and two clear-coat layers to protect the finish. The body was stripped to bare metal, and new panels were installed to replace any dented or rusty metal. The Mazda dealers got creative and had three goals in mind – to return the car as much as possible to its 1991 specifications, to rejuvenate all the mechanical systems to as-new condition, and to add just a few carefully selected modern conveniences and safeties. Mazda dealers learned about Morris and his car, they got together and decided to extend the life and memories of the vehicle. In 2013, Morris was a young star playing for the Washington Redskins, and his devotion to his now-vintage Mazda made the news. Nicknamed “Bentley,” Morris’ 626 is a reminder to stay humble. He’s continued to drive the ’91 626 through graduation and right on into his NFL career. Purchased from his pastor for $2, the Cowboys’ running back bought his first car during his junior year while playing football at Florida Atlantic University. In a sea of expensive luxury cars, Alfred Morris’ 1991 Mazda 626 sits snugly in the Dallas Cowboys’ parking lot.
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