For Over 30 Years...

Back in the early 1970’s Bob Le Pera had a dream ...

Bob’s career started back when he was 12 years old in his Mom and Dad’s family owned leather goods shop. As a young teen he was already making exotic watch bands, belts, and wallets. His artistry was far beyond his years.

In high school, at the ripe old age of 16, Bob’s passion turned to cars. Denied by his parents to go “over the border” for the interior in his personal hot rod (a super charged Studebaker Lark), he decided to take on the job himself. With the skills learned at his parents shop and his natural talents, he single handedly transformed the interior of his beloved Lark into what can best be described as the envy of all of his Greaser buddies and their “Babes” alike! After showing off his car around school and local hang outs the word spread fast. With in a couple weeks customers lined his parents driveway to get
a “Bob Le Pera” custom interior.

From there his talent landed him a full time job working alongside Tony Nancy (world famous drag racer/upholsterer from the 1960’s-70’s) specializing in dragsters, show and exotic cars. After rubbing elbows and upholstering cars for some of the biggest names in Drag Racing and Hollywood, Bob was
itching to get out on his own. The ’70’s approached and the Chopper scene took off. Little by little Bob began doing an unbelievable amount of custom motorcycle seats. For Bob, the motorcycle and his talents were a match made in heaven. For the first time, his work was on display for everyone to see. His love for anything with wheels was only fuel for the fire. In 1972 Bob made up his mind that he was going to start a company that would dedicate itself to the superior design, quality and craftsmanship of custom motorcycle seats. That year, 1972, Bob’s dream became a reality and Le Pera Enterprises was born.

It’s been 38 years since Bob started the company. All of his blood sweat and tears were not in vain for today the Le Pera name is one of the most respected names in the industry. Unfortunately for everyone, (it is still hard to believe) Bob passed away in November of 2008. Everything Bob believed in and worked so hard for is what drives us everyday to be the best we can be and make custom seats we are proud to put our name on. His incredible spirit and passion will always be seen through every seat that passes through our doors.

For the past 25 years Le Pera has been a family affair. Bob Jr. is head seat designer, runs production and advertising. Bob’s daughter Christine, directs the sales force and manages the Dealer and Distributor network.

Between Bob Jr., Christine and the entire Le Pera team, Bob’s legacy and dreams live on.