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Car [[Leather|leather]] exists since there are vehicles with engines. There was a direct transition from leather-coach goats to seat cushions of motorized vehicles.  
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==Car leather==
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[[Leather]] has been used in cars for well over a century. The first motorised vehicles copied the seat cushions and backrests found in horse-drawn carriages, which used to be the main form of transport.
  
  
 
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''[[Vintage car]] from before the war.''<br></p>
 
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At the beginning the covers were [[Vegetable-tanned leather|vegetable tanned leather]] without [[Finish|surface colouration]], which were made [[Waterproofing|water repellent]] with oils and greases like [[Saddle|saddles]].  
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At first the covers were made from [[Vegetable-tanned leather|vegetable tanned leather]] without [[Finish|surface colouration]], then made [[Waterproofing leather|water repellent]] with oils and fats, just like [[Leather saddle|saddles]].  
  
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But very soon, the leather got a [[Finish|protective colour layer]] (pigmentation). This surface colouration made the leather more resistant to humidity and soil. Until the 70s to the 80s this kind of leather was standard. Such leather can be recognized by the brown backside of the leather. The leather was not dyed through and slightly firmer.
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But very soon, the leather got a [[Finish|protective colour layer]] (pigmentation). This surface colouration made the leather more resistant to humidity and dirt. This kind of leather was standard until the 70s and 80s. It can be identified by the brown reverse side. The leather was not dyed through and was slightly firmer.
  
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That was the time of a famous car leather brand. It was the company [[Connolly]], which was a hallmark of high quality [[Vegetable-tanned leather|vegetable tanned]] car leather.  
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During this time, the English company [[Connolly]] was a very famous car leather brand. It was a hallmark of high-quality [[Vegetable-tanned leather|vegetable tanned]] leather. Sadly, the company no longer exists.
  
  
 
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''[[Vintage car]] with [[Metallic leather|metallic leather]]. - [[Vintage car]] with [[Antique leather#Leather patina|leather patina]].''<br></p>
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''Car leather can be branded by [[Embossed leather|embossing]], by [[embroidery]] or by [[Printing on leather|printing]].''<br></p>
 
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From this period, the [[Chrome tanning|chrome tanning]] was viable industrial processes and displaced very quickly the [[Vegetable-tanned leather|vegetable-tanned leather]]. Today there are no vehicles of the major manufacturers with vegetable tanned leather any more. However, there are manufacturers such as Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche who prefer the [[Synthetic tanning|synthetic tanning]] instead of chrome tanning.
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From this period,[[Chrome tanned|chrome tanning]] became a more viable industrial process and very quickly replaced [[Vegetable-tanned leather|vegetable-tanned leather]]. Today, none of the major automotive manufacturers use vegetable-tanned leather. However, there are manufacturers such as Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche who prefer [[Synthetic tanned|synthetic tanning]] instead of chrome tanning. Most experts find it difficult to see the difference between [[Chrome tanned|chrome tanned leather]] and synthetic tanning. The only way to distinguish between the two types, is to examine the leather in the laboratory.  
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The difference to [[Chrome tanning|chrome tanned leather]] is even for experts not easily recognizable.
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If a vehicle interior is completely covered with leather, it is called a [[Full leather trim|full leather trim]]. But leather can be combined with lots of other materials. Typical are [[Alcantara]] - leather combinations and combinations of leather and [[Imitation leather|imitation leather]].  
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The proportion of leather in car upholstery has increased significantly in recent decades. In the luxury segment, there is hardly anything to consider apart from a leather interior. In 2015, 99.9% of all [[car leather#Rolls-Royce|Rolls Royce]] had leather upholstery. Leather is now more of a standard even in the upper to medium price segment, which has had a major impact on the [[leather industry]] in recent years. The need for automotive leather has risen sharply compared to leather for [[shoe leather|shoes]], [[furniture leather|furniture]] or [[garment leather|clothing]]. From 1990 to 2019, global demand for automotive leather increased by 1,500%.
  
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Always check when you buy a car. It happens more often that customers purchase a leather interior in good faith. But even with the luxury brands, the proportion of surfaces that are processed with [[Imitation leather|synthetic leather]] are steadily increasing. As they are optically identical with the leather surfaces, the customer doesn’t notice it immediately. Who expects a noble leather interior, should always ask exactly when buying the car, if headrests, rear bench seats, exterior surfaces and backs of the seats and door panels are really made of leather. Often even the sales personnel doesn't know which surface is covered with which material.
 
  
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Also more and more car interior surfaces are processed with [[Split leather|split leather]]. Since even the expensive vehicles are now often partly processed with artificial leather or split leather, customers should always ask and when uncertainties remain, let confirm in the purchase contract, which materials are processed. Many buyers would be surprised how little surfaces of the "Leather Interior" are actually covered with high quality [[Grain leather|grain leather]].
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''[[Vintage car]] seats with [[Chesterfield]] character.''<br></p>
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The car industry checks the [[Leather quality|quality]] of their leather very strict. There are an infinite number of parameters to be fulfilled by a modern automotive leather. Each manufacturer has his own [[Leather quality|testing standards]].  
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If a vehicle interior is completely covered with leather, it is called a [[Full leather trim|full leather trim]]. But leather can be combined with lots of other materials. Over the years, leather has featured in car interiors with materials such as [[Alcantara|alcantara]] and [[Artificial leather - Imitation leather|imitation leather]].  
  
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Typical parameters of the tests: [[Colour fastness - Light fastness|light fastness]], rub fastness (dry / wet / alkaline), bending fatigue behaviour, colour adhesion, tear strength, vapour permeability, [[Low flammability|flammability]], hydrolysis, [[Haptic|haptic]], climate change test, [[Leather gloss|gloss degree]], soiling, [[Leather smell|smell]], squeak behaviour and fogging.  
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It is important to check which type of leather is included when buying a car. Most customers purchase a car with leather interior in good faith. However, the proportion of surfaces processed with [[Artificial leather - Imitation leather|synthetic leather]] is steadily increasing, even in luxury brands. Synthetic leathers look identical to pure leather surfaces, which is why customers should always check whether headrests, rear bench door panels, back of the seats are made from real leather. In most cases, even the sales personnel do not know which surface is covered with which material.
  
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Because of this rigorous testing standards car leather are very uniform. It is almost always [[Leather Colour - Leather Color|single colour, surface-coloured]] [[Smooth leather|smooth leather]]. This insensitivity affect the [[Haptic|haptic]].  
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Also more and more car interior surfaces are processed with [[Split leather|split leather]]. Since even the expensive vehicles are now often partly processed with artificial leather or split leather, customers should always ask. If uncertainties remain, full details can always be obtained in the purchase contract. Many buyers would be surprised how little surfaces of the "Leather Interior" are actually covered with high quality [[Top grain leather|grain leather]].
  
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The best overview of the various leather colours of the different manufacturers can be found at [http://www.lederzentrum.de/farbkarte.html#hersteller LEDERZENTRUM].
 
  
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Even though most car leather are very uniform, there are some exceptions of some manufacturers. Below you can see these features. The following description is not complete! You are welcome to send us pictures and information.
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''[[Vintage car]] with [[Metallic leather|metallic leather]].''<br></p>
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The automotive industry checks the [[Leather quality|quality of the leather]] very rigorously. There are an infinite number of parameters to be fulfilled by a modern automotive leather. Every manufacturer has their own [[Leather quality|testing standards]].
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Typical parameters of the tests: [[Colour fastness - Light fastness of leather|light fastness]], rub fastness (dry / wet / alkaline), bending fatigue behaviour, colour adhesion, tear strength, vapour permeability, [[Flammability and fire retardancy of leather|flammability]], hydrolysis, [[Haptic evaluation of leather surfaces|haptic]], climate change test, [[Gloss of leather|gloss degree]], soiling, [[Leather smell|smell]], squeak behaviour and fogging.
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Because of these rigorous testing standards car leathers are very uniform. It is almost always [[Leather dye - Leather color - Leather colour|single colour, surface-coloured]] [[Smooth leather|smooth leather]]. This insensitivity affects the [[Haptic evaluation of leather surfaces|haptic]].
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''[[Vintage car]] with [[Antique Leather - Vintage Leather#Leather patina|leather patina]].''<br></p>
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The best overview of the various leather colours of the different manufacturers can be found at [https://www.lederzentrum.de/farbkarte.html#hersteller LEDERZENTRUM].
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The best overview of the different leather colours of the manufacturer can be found at [https://www.colourlock.com/car_leather_dye_colour_chart.html www.colourlock.com].  
  
  
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''old Alfa - new Alfa''<br></p>
 
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== Audi ==
 
== Audi ==
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Today's leather at Audi is [[Chrome tanned#Chrome-free leather - FOC = Free of Chrome|free of Chrome]], [[Synthetic tanned|synthetic tanned]] and finished free of solvents. The same applies for the current leather of Volkswagen and Porsche.
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Leather used in Audi is [[Chrome tanned#Chrome-free leather - FOC = Free of Chrome|free of Chrome]], [[Synthetic tanned|synthetic tanned]] and finished free of solvents. VW & Porsche have adopted a similar approach.  
  
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Audi offers different types of leather: Buffalino, Chricket, Kodiak, Milano, [[Napa leather|Napa Leather]], Fine Napa, Pearl Napa, Silk Napa, Valcona, [[Velvet leather|Velvet]], Vienna, Volterra.  
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Audi offers different types of leather: Buffalino, Chricket, Kodiak, Milano, [[Napa leather|Napa Leather]], Fine Napa, Pearl Napa, Silk Napa, Valcona, Velvet, Vienna, Volterra.  
  
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The open pore [[Aniline leather|aniline leather]] of the RS6 is a rare exception. [[Open pore leather]] is very sensitive and therefore rarely processed in cars.
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The porous [[Aniline leather|aniline leather]] in the RS6 is a rare exception. [[Porous leather]] is very sensitive and therefore rarely processed in cars.
  
  
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''Picture 3: Audi RS6 with [[Aniline leather|aniline leather]] - Picture  4: Audi TT from 2007''<br></p>
 
''Picture 3: Audi RS6 with [[Aniline leather|aniline leather]] - Picture  4: Audi TT from 2007''<br></p>
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''Leather braided with [[Leather strips - Leather laces - Leather straps|leather straps]] over the [[Sewing leather - decorative seams in leather|seam]] in the Audi TT Roadster Moccasin.''<br></p>
 
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== Bentley ==  
 
== Bentley ==  
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Bentley processes for the yearly production of about 10,100 vehicles about 3,000 [[Rawhide dealers - Skin collectors|southern German bull hides]] per week. The [[Rawhide|raw hides]] come from south of Germany, because of the [[Measures and weights|size of the hides]] and the general cleanliness in terms of the lack of [[Leather markings|natural marks and defects]]. The leather is [[Tanning leather|tanned]] in [[Leather industry|Germany and Italy]]. Bentley processes [[Chrome tanned|chrome-tanned]] and [[Chrome tanned#Chrome-free leather - FOC = Free of Chrome|chrome-free]] leather. Chrome-tanned leather is used as it [[Haptic|feels softer and fuller]]. Depending on the car model, 8 to 16 [[Hides |skins]] are processed per car and between 299 and 593 [[Leather cutting|cut parts]]. The [[Leather cutting waste|cutting waste is about 45%. (from 2015)  
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For an annual production of roughly 10,100 vehicles, Bentley processes about 3,000 [[Rawhide dealers - Skin collectors|southern German bull hides]] per week. The [[Rawhide|raw hides]] come from the south of Germany, because of the [[Measures and weights|size of the hides]] and the general cleanliness in terms of the lack of [[Natural markings on leather|natural marks and defects]]. The leather is [[Tanning leather|tanned]] in [[Leather industry|Germany and Italy]]. Bentley processes [[Chrome tanned|chrome-tanned]] and [[Chrome tanned#Chrome-free leather - FOC = Free of Chrome|chrome-free]] leather. Chrome-tanned leather is used as it [[Haptic evaluation of leather surfaces|feels softer and fuller]]. Depending on the car model, 8 to 16 [[Hide - Skin|skins]] are processed per car and between 299 and 593 [[Leather cutting|cut parts]]. The [[Leather cutting waste|cutting waste]] is about 45%. (from 2015)  
  
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''Bentley, with attention to detail.''<br></p>
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''From another time: A Bentley convertible top made of [[elephant leather]].''<br></p>
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''Bentley Azure from 2000 with [[Embroidery|embroidery]] and [[Dents and creases in leather|creases]].''<br></p>
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''Bentley Azure from 2000 with [[Embroidery|embroidery]] and [[Dents - Over stretching - Sagging in leather|creases]].''<br></p>
 
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== BMW ==
 
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BMWs types of leather: Bison ([[Embossed leather|embossed]], not same as [[Water buffalo leather|Buffalo leather]] from BMW), BMW Buffalo Leather (real [[Water buffalo leather|water buffalo leather]], originally [[Open pore leather|open pore]], later with [[Finish|pigmented leather finish]]), Cinghalino ([[Embossed leather|embossed pig skin optics]]), Dakota ([[Embossed leather|embossed]]), Kansas, Lavalina (Alpina), Merino, Montana ([[Embossed leather|embossed]]), Monza, BMW [[Nappa leather|Napa]], Nasca ([[Embossed leather|embossed]]), Nevada, Novillo, Oregon, Pearl, Walknappa [[Napa|napa]].  
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BMWs types of leather: Bison ([[Embossed leather|embossed]], not the same as [[Water buffalo leather|Buffalo leather]] from BMW), BMW Buffalo Leather (real [[Water buffalo leather|water buffalo leather]], originally [[Open pore leather|open pore]], later with [[Finish|pigmented leather finish]]), Cinghalino ([[Embossed leather|embossed pig skin optics]]), Dakota ([[Embossed leather|embossed]]), Kansas, Lavalina (Alpina), Merino, Montana ([[Embossed leather|embossed]]), Monza, BMW [[Napa leather|Napa]], Nasca and Vernasca ([[Embossed leather|embossed]]), Nevada, Novillo, Oregon, Pearl, Walknappa ([[Napa leather|napa]]).  
  
  
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''Exotic [[Embossed leather|embossing]] with the designations "[[Lizard leather|Chameleon]]", "[[pig leather|Cinghalino]]", "[[Snakeskin|Cobra]]", "Mosaico", "Oregon", "Pablo", "Exclusive" (name of last one unknown)''<br></p>
  
  
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''BMW [[Water buffalo leather|Buffalo leather (water buffalo leather)]]. Typical is [[Colour fastness - Light fastness of leather|fading]] and sensitivity to staining. In the last picture is a [[Finish|pigmented]] BMW Buffalo leather.''<br></p>
  
  
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''Bugatti 38 Tourer from 1927, curiously with [[Imitation leather|synthetic leather]] with [[Ostrich leather|ostrich leather]] [[Embossed leather|embossing]].''<br></p>
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''The Bugatti Veyron costs more than € 1 million, whether with [[Napa leather|napa leather]] or in combination with [[Nubuck|nubuck]] and [[Aniline leather|aniline leather]] (right).''<br></p>
 
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''Picture 1: Cadillac Fleetwood from 1963. - Picture 2: Cadillac from 1972 with slightly two-tone leather. - Picture 3: Cadillac Eldorado with plenty of [[Antique leather#Leather patina|patina]].''<br></p>
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''Picture 1: Cadillac Fleetwood from 1963. - Picture 2: Cadillac from 1972 with slightly two-tone leather. - Picture 3: Cadillac Eldorado with plenty of [[Antique Leather - Vintage Leather#Leather patina|patina]].''<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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== Chevrolet ==  
 
== Chevrolet ==  
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The seats of the Corvette of Chevrolet are like so many in American cushions upholstered with [[Imitation leather|imitation leather]].  
+
The seats of Chevrolet Corvette upholstered with [[Artificial leather - Imitation leather|imitation leather]] Imitation leather was a new product and clearly very trendy.
  
  
 
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:1979-Chevrolet-Caprice-Coupe-01.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:1979-Chevrolet-Caprice-Coupe-01.jpg|500px]]
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[[bild:Chevrolet-Corvette-C1-1959.jpg|250px]]
+
 
</p>
 
</p>
 
<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
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''Left: Chevrolet Caprice Coupe from 1979. - Right: Corvette C1 from 1959.''<br></p>
+
''Chevrolet Caprice Coupe from 1979.''<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
  
 +
<p align=center>
 +
[[bild:Chevrolet-Corvette-C1-1959.jpg|500px]]
 +
</p>
 +
<p align=center>
 +
''Corvette C1 from 1959.''<br></p>
 +
<p>&nbsp;</p>
  
 
== Chrysler ==  
 
== Chrysler ==  
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America is more colorful.  
+
American cars with leather interiors are more colourful.  
  
 
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Chrysler-300-Bj-1966-Met.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Chrysler-300-Bj-1966-Met.jpg|500px]]
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[[bild:Chrysler-300-Bj-1966-Metall.jpg|250px]]
+
</p>
 +
<p align=center>
 +
[[bild:Chrysler-300-Bj-1966-Metall.jpg|500px]]
 
</p>
 
</p>
 
<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
 
''Chrysler 300 from 1966 with a shining [[Metallic leather|metallic leather]].''<br></p>
 
''Chrysler 300 from 1966 with a shining [[Metallic leather|metallic leather]].''<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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== Citroën ==  
 
== Citroën ==  
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
  
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The Citroën DS often has two-tone brown leather. It's comparable with the "Nature Antique" or "cognac two-tone" from Mercedes. The background of the leather has a lighter medium brown, and in the foreground are reddish brown dots. Often one notices this only upon a closer inspection. Making colour corrections and repairs of this leather these characteristics must be considered.
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The Citroën DS often has two-tone brown leather. It's comparable with the "Nature Antique" or "cognac two-tone" from Mercedes. The background of the leather has a lighter medium brown, and in the foreground are reddish brown dots. Often one notices this only upon a closer inspection. Making colour corrections and repairs of leather with these characteristics must be carried out with extreme care.
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[[bild:Citroën-DS-Einspeichenlenkrad-01.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
 
</p>
 
<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
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''Left: Citroën DS 21 Décapotable from 1966. - Right: Same model with the characteristic [[leather steering wheel|steering wheel]].''<br></p>
+
''Citroën DS 21 Décapotable from 1966.''<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
  
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<p align=center>
 +
[[bild:Citroën-DS-Einspeichenlenkrad-01.jpg|500px]]
 +
</p>
 +
<p align=center>
 +
''Same model with the characteristic [[leather steering wheel|steering wheel]].''<br></p>
 +
<p>&nbsp;</p>
  
 
== Ferrari ==
 
== Ferrari ==
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</p>
 
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<p align=center>
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''Ferrari F430 F1 from 2008 with unusual [[Leather Seams|seam decoration]] (from [http://www.motion-drive-vermietung.de/ferrari-mieten/ www.motion-drive-vermietung.de car rental]).''<br></p>
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''Ferrari F430 F1 from 2008 with unusual [[Leather seams|seam decoration]] (from [http://www.motion-drive-vermietung.de www.motion-drive-vermietung.de car rental]).''<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
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</p>
 
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<p align=center>
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''Ferrari F430 F1 from 2006 with Daytona seats (from [http://www.motion-drive-vermietung.de/ferrari-mieten/ www.motion-drive-vermietung.de car rental]).''<br></p>
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''Ferrari F430 F1 from 2006 with Daytona seats (from [http://www.motion-drive-vermietung.de www.motion-drive-vermietung.de car rental]).''<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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==Ford==
 
==Ford==
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The Ford Mustang in the typical [[Imitation leather|synthetic leather]] look of the USA with [[Embossed leather|embossing]].  
+
The Ford Mustang in the typical [[Artificial leather - Imitation leather|synthetic leather]] look of car interiors found in the USA with [[Embossed leather|embossing]].  
  
  
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</p>
 
<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
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''[[Imitation leather]] with [[Embossed leather|embossing]]''<br></p>
+
''[[Artificial leather - Imitation leather|Imitation leather]] with [[Embossed leather|embossing]].''<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
  
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<p align=center>
 +
[[bild:Ford-Galaxie-500-1968- synthetic-leather-01.jpg|500px]]
 +
</p>
 +
<p align=center>
 +
[[bild:Ford-Galaxie-500-1968- synthetic-leather-02.jpg|500px]]
 +
</p>
 +
<p align=center>
 +
''1968 Ford Galaxie 500 with [[Artificial leather - Imitation leather|imitation leather]] and [[ostrich leather|ostrich]] leather look.''<br></p>
 +
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 +
 +
Odd one out: [[Aniline leather]] in the Ford F150 King Ranch. Aniline leather was processed in the first models from 2001 of the luxury pickup F150 King Ranch. Today's models however consist of [[Finish|pigmented leather]].
 +
 +
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 +
[[bild:Ford-F150-King-Ranch-02-Reifenabdruck-Anilin.jpg|167px]]
 +
[[bild:Ford-F150-King-Ranch-03-Anilin.jpg|167px]]
 +
[[bild:Ford-F150-King-Ranch-01-Anilin.jpg|167px]]
 +
</p>
 +
<p align=center>
 +
''[[Aniline leather]] in cars is rare.''<br></p>
 +
<p>&nbsp;</p>
  
 
== Horch ==
 
== Horch ==
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''[[Embroidery]] and colourful [[Leather piping|piping]].''<br></p>
 
''[[Embroidery]] and colourful [[Leather piping|piping]].''<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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== Irmscher ==
 
== Irmscher ==
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Irmscher with [[Leather Seams|diamond stitching]].  
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Irmscher with [[Leather seams|diamond stitching]].  
  
  
 
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Auto-Nähte-Rauten-03.jpg|500px]]
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[[bild:Auto-Nähte-Rauten-02.jpg|250px]]
+
 
</p>
 
</p>
 
<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
−
''[[Leather Seams|Diamond stitching]] as a design element.''<br></p>
+
[[bild:Auto-Nähte-Rauten-02.jpg|500px]]
 +
</p>
 +
<p align=center>
 +
''[[Leather seams|Diamond stitching]] as a design element.''<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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== Lamborghini ==
 
== Lamborghini ==
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</p>
 
<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
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''A beautiful Lamborghini Gallardo Nera from Motion Drive from 2008 ([http://motion-drive-vermietung.de/lamborghini-gallardo-mieten/ Motion Drive Car Rental].''<br></p>
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''A beautiful Lamborghini Gallardo Nera from Motion Drive from 2008 ([http://motion-drive-vermietung.de Motion Drive Car Rental]).''<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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==Lancia==
 
==Lancia==
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One of the most beautiful ever seen leatherwork: [[Braided leather]] in a Lancia Astura 4th Series Pinin Farina convertible from 1939.  
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One of the most beautiful leather works ever seen: [[Braided leather]] in a Lancia Astura 4th Series Pinin Farina convertible from 1939.  
  
  
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''A design artwork: [[Braided leather]].''<br></p>
 
''A design artwork: [[Braided leather]].''<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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== Mercedes ==
 
== Mercedes ==
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Mercedes has a very long tradition in leather upholstery. The Mercedes leather is regarded as high quality and durable. All details can not be shown. But every classic car collector who has the Mercedes brand with an eye, knows the famous [[Embossed leather|embossing]] from Mercedes called [[Mercedes Basketweave]].  
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Mercedes has a very long tradition in leather upholstery. The Mercedes leather is regarded as high quality and durable. All details cannot be shown. But every classic car collector who has the Mercedes brand with an eye, knows the famous [[Embossed leather|embossing]] from Mercedes called [[Mercedes Basketweave]].  
  
 
In vehicles of Mercedes the following types of leather are processed: Classic, Catania, Designo (special equipment, one or more colours, mostly strikingly coloured), Lugano, Monza or Nappa.  
 
In vehicles of Mercedes the following types of leather are processed: Classic, Catania, Designo (special equipment, one or more colours, mostly strikingly coloured), Lugano, Monza or Nappa.  
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[[bild:Mercedes-300SL.jpg|500px]]
 
[[bild:Mercedes-300SL.jpg|500px]]
 
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<p align=center>
 
[[bild:Mercedes-Fluegeltürer-01.jpg|250px]]
 
[[bild:Mercedes-Fluegeltürer-01.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
 
</p>
 
<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
−
''Popular among [[Vintage car|classic car collectors]] and priceless: The gullwing - original with fabric seats.''
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[[bild:Ostrich-leather-classic-car-dashboard.jpg|500px]]
 +
</p>
 +
<p align=center>
 +
''Popular among [[Vintage car|classic car collectors]] and priceless: The gullwing - original with fabric seats, but also available with [[ostrich leather]].''
 
</p>
 
</p>
  
  
−
The Mercedes Maybach has interior versions, where the [[Leather dashboard|dashboard]] and panels are covered with [[Nubuck|nubuck]]. Otherwise this type of leather is only been used in the Z1 from BMW. [[Nubuck]] is a sensitive leather and therefore rare in cars.
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The Mercedes Maybach has interior versions, where the [[Leather dashboard|dashboard]] and panels are covered with [[Nubuck|nubuck]]. Otherwise this type of leather is only being used in the Z1 from BMW. [[Nubuck]] is a sensitive leather and therefore rare in cars.
  
 
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
  
−
Mercedes also has a tradition in [[Imitation leather|artificial leather]]. The MB-Tex (now  Artico) has a good reputation and has been proven to be robust in taxis for generations.
+
Mercedes also has a tradition in [[Artificial leather - Imitation leather|artificial leather]]. The MB-Tex (now  Artico) has a good reputation and has been proven to be robust in taxis for generations.
  
−
The interior version "Twin" from Mercedes is a combination of [[Genuine leather|real leather]] and [[Imitation leather|imitation leather]]. Often in the front seats are the seat and backrest areas made of leather, but the flanks and the rear seats completely made of synthetic leather. This trim level is cheaper than [[Full leather trim|full leather]].
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The interior version "Twin" from Mercedes is a combination of [[Genuine leather|real leather]] and [[Artificial leather - Imitation leather|imitation leather]]. Often in the front seats, the seat and backrest areas made of leather, but the flanks and the rear seats are completely made of synthetic leather. This trim level is cheaper than [[Full leather trim|full leather]].
  
  
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</p>
 
<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
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''Mercedes 280 SL Pagode from 1969 with seats made of [[Imitation leather|synthetic leather]] MB-Tex, offered on the [[Vintage car#Classic car fairs|classic car show]] in Essen in 2014 for 84,900 €.''<br></p>
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''Mercedes 280 SL Pagode from 1969 with seats made of [[Artificial leather - Imitation leather|synthetic leather]] MB-Tex, offered on the [[Vintage car#Classic car fairs|classic car show]] in Essen in 2014 for 84,900 €.''<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
  
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</p>
 
</p>
 
<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
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''Picture 1: Mercedes-300-SL-R-107-1988 with MB-TEX interior. - Picture 2: Mercedes Artiko - [[Imitation leather|imitation leather]] interior.''<br></p>
+
''Picture 1: Mercedes-300-SL-R-107-1988 with MB-TEX interior. - Picture 2: Mercedes Artiko - [[Artificial leather - Imitation leather|imitation leather]] interior.''<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
  
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[[bild:Mercedes-Benz_E500_LIMITED.jpg|500px]]
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[[bild:Mercedes_bunt01_0306.jpg|178px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Mercedes_E_500_LIMITED-Sonderleder-02.jpg|500px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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''Mercedes E500 Limited with an unusual design. Available in grey, green and red.''<br></p>
 +
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 +
 
 +
Also rare: the two-tone leather interior of the 1992 Mercedes 190 E Avantgarde.
 +
 
 +
 
 +
<p align=center>
 +
[[bild:Mercedes-190-E-Avantgarde-four-tone-01.jpg|500px]]
 +
</p>
 +
<p align=center>
 +
[[bild:Mercdes-190-E-Avantgarde-01.jpg|500px]]
 
</p>
 
</p>
 
<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
−
Picture 1: Mercedes E500 Limited with an unusual design. - Picture 2: Also available in grey.<br></p>
+
''Mercedes 190 E Avantgarde with four-tone leather interior.''<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
  
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Mercedes with [[Antique leather#Leather patina|patina]] and charm.
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Mercedes with [[Antique Leather - Vintage Leather#Leather patina|patina]] and charm.
  
  
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</p>
 
</p>
 
<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
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''Mercedes 300D Adenauer from 1958 with lots of charm and a beautiful [[Antique leather#Leather patina|patina]].''
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''Mercedes 300D Adenauer from 1958 with lots of charm and a beautiful [[Antique Leather - Vintage Leather#Leather patina|patina]].''
 
<br></p>
 
<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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''Picture 1: Mercedes SLK from 2000 - Picture 2: Mercedes SLK - Picture 3: Mercedes SLK 230 from 1999''<br></p>
 
''Picture 1: Mercedes SLK from 2000 - Picture 2: Mercedes SLK - Picture 3: Mercedes SLK 230 from 1999''<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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== Opel ==
 
== Opel ==
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<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
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[[bild:Opel-Omega-A-3000-1988.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Opel-Omega-A-3000-1988.jpg|500px]]
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[[bild:Opel-Calibra-1994.jpg|250px]]
+
 
</p>
 
</p>
 
<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
−
''Picture 1: Opel Omega A 3000 from 1988 - Picture 2: Opel Calibra from 1994<br></p>
+
[[bild:Opel-Calibra-1994.jpg|500px]]
−
 
+
</p>
 +
<p align=center>
 +
''Picture 1: Opel Omega A 3000 from 1988 (photo by Mr. Reinhard Bender) - Picture 2: Opel Calibra from 1994<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
−
 
  
 
== Porsche ==
 
== Porsche ==
−
 
−
 
 
Porsche is known for sporty leather interiors. For a Porsche 911 about 5 hides are processed. In the Porsche Carrera about 3/4 of the interior is leather, in the less expensive Boxster about 1/3.
 
Porsche is known for sporty leather interiors. For a Porsche 911 about 5 hides are processed. In the Porsche Carrera about 3/4 of the interior is leather, in the less expensive Boxster about 1/3.
  
  
 
<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
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[[bild:Porsche-356-Speedster-50er-Jahre-01.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Porsche-356-Speedster-50er-Jahre-01.jpg|500px]]
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[[bild:Porsche-356-Speedster-50er-Jahre-02.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Porsche-356-Speedster-50er-Jahre-02.jpg|500px]]
 
</p>
 
</p>
 
<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
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''[[Leather straps|Leather strap]] closure for bonnet.''<br></p>
 
''[[Leather straps|Leather strap]] closure for bonnet.''<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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== Rolls-Royce ==
 
== Rolls-Royce ==
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Rolls-Royce, the living room in leather.
+
A Rolls-Royce is a leather living room. The models of the Ghost built in 2020 have 338 upholstery and other surfaces that are covered with leather. For this purpose, [[Measures and weights|10 cattle hides]] are processed per vehicle.
 +
 
 +
 
 +
<p align=center>
 +
[[bild:Rolls-Royce-Leather-01.jpg‎|500px]]
 +
</p>
  
  
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Rolls-Royce-Vorkrieg-01.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Rolls-Royce-Vorkrieg-01.jpg|500px]]
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[[bild:Rolls-Royce-Vorkrieg-02.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
 +
<p align=center>
 +
[[bild:Rolls-Royce-Vorkrieg-02.jpg|500px]]
 
</p>
 
</p>
 
<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
  
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Rolls-Royce-40-50-Silver-Ghost-1913-01.jpg|500px]]
 +
</p>
 +
<p align=center>
 +
[[bild:Rolls-Royce-40-50-Silver-Ghost-1913-02.jpg|500px]]
 +
</p>
 +
<p align=center>
 +
[[bild:Rolls Royce jerrycan leather straps.jpg|500px]]
 +
</p>
 +
<p align=center>
 +
''Love for the leather detail in the 1913 Rolls Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost "The Duchess".''<br></p>
 +
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 +
 +
==Skoda==
 +
A leather-trimmed Skoda, but on the outside. No [[exotic leather]], but an exotic variant of covering cars with leather.
 +
 +
 +
<p align=center>
 +
[[bild:Skoda-Superb-leather-01.jpg|500px]]
 +
</p>
 +
<p align=center>
 +
[[bild:Skoda-Superb-leather-02.jpg|500px]]
 +
</p>
 +
<p align=center>
 +
''More of a publicity stunt. A Skoda covered with leather on the outside.''<br></p>
 +
<p>&nbsp;</p>
  
 
== Volkswagen ==
 
== Volkswagen ==
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</p>
 
</p>
 
<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
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''Picture 1: Golf I cabriolet. - Picture 2: Golf from 1997. - Picture 3: Golf "Aigner''. - Picture 4: Golf. - Picture 5: Golf III GTI Color Concept. - Picture 6: Golf V R32. - Picture 7: Golf IV with Recaro [[Full leather trim|full leather trim]].''<br></p>
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''Picture 1: Golf I cabriolet. - Picture 2: Golf from 1997. - Picture 3: Golf "Aigner''. - Picture 4: Golf. - Picture 5: Golf III GTI Colour Concept. - Picture 6: Golf V R32. - Picture 7: Golf IV with Recaro [[Full leather trim|full leather trim]].''<br></p>
  
  
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The Touareg "Individual": The Individual interior of the Touareg is a mix of [[Finish|pigmented]] and [[Semi-aniline|semi-aniline leather]].  
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The Touareg "Individual": The Individual interior of the Touareg is a mix of [[Finish|pigmented]] and [[Semi-aniline|semi-aniline leather]]. There were different color variations. The light brown variant was the most frequently purchased.
  
  
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<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
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''70 thousand kilometers on the odometer and still very nice condition, because of good [[Leather care|care]].''<br></p>
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''70 thousand kilometres on the odometer and still very nice condition, because of good [[Leather care|care]].''<br></p>
  
  
−
The original Beetle was mostly in fabric or [[Imitation leather|imitation leather]]. Many lovers of this widespread [[Vintage car|vintage car]] upgrade to leather.  
+
<p align=center>
 +
[[bild:VW-Touareg-Individual-02.jpg|250px]]
 +
[[bild:VW-Touareg-Individual-01.jpg|250px]]
 +
</p>
 +
<p align=center>
 +
''The disadvantage of [[porous leather]]: Rain drops and liquids cause stains that can not be easily [[leather cleaner|cleaned]].''<br></p>
  
  
 +
The original Beetle was mostly in fabric or [[Artificial leather - Imitation leather|imitation leather]]. Many lovers of this widespread [[Vintage car|vintage car]] upgrade to leather.
 +
 +
 +
<p align=center>
 +
[[bild:VW-Käfer-01.jpg|500px]]
 +
</p>
 
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:VW-Käfer-01.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:VW-Kaefer-02.jpg|500px]]
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[[bild:VW-Kaefer-02.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
 
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[[bild:Volvo-Coupe-Bertone-1991.jpg|320px]]
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[[bild:Volvo-262C-1981-Lederausstattung-02.jpg|500px]]
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[[bild:Volvo-Bertone.jpg|180px]]
+
 
</p>
 
</p>
 
<p align=center>
 
<p align=center>
−
'''''Volvo Coupe Bertone from 1991.''<br></p>
+
[[bild:Volvo-262C-1981-leather-interior-01.jpg|500px]]
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+
</p>
 +
<p align=center>
 +
''Leather interior in the 1981 Volvo 262C.''<br></p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
 
<p>&nbsp;</p>
  
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<p align=center>
 +
[[bild:Volvo-Coupe-Bertone-1991.jpg|500px]]
 +
</p>
 +
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[[bild:Colourlock-02.jpg|16px]] -> ''[https://www.colourlock.com/How-To-s/Car-Leather/How-To-Clean-And-Protect-Leather-Car-Seats/ COLOURLOCK - CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF CAR LEATHER]''<br></p>
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Car leather

Leather has been used in cars for well over a century. The first motorised vehicles copied the seat cushions and backrests found in horse-drawn carriages, which used to be the main form of transport.


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Vintage car from before the war.

 

At first the covers were made from vegetable tanned leather without surface colouration, then made water repellent with oils and fats, just like saddles.

But very soon, the leather got a protective colour layer (pigmentation). This surface colouration made the leather more resistant to humidity and dirt. This kind of leather was standard until the 70s and 80s. It can be identified by the brown reverse side. The leather was not dyed through and was slightly firmer.

During this time, the English company Connolly was a very famous car leather brand. It was a hallmark of high-quality vegetable tanned leather. Sadly, the company no longer exists.


Car leather can be branded by embossing, by embroidery or by printing.

 

From this period,chrome tanning became a more viable industrial process and very quickly replaced vegetable-tanned leather. Today, none of the major automotive manufacturers use vegetable-tanned leather. However, there are manufacturers such as Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche who prefer synthetic tanning instead of chrome tanning. Most experts find it difficult to see the difference between chrome tanned leather and synthetic tanning. The only way to distinguish between the two types, is to examine the leather in the laboratory.

The proportion of leather in car upholstery has increased significantly in recent decades. In the luxury segment, there is hardly anything to consider apart from a leather interior. In 2015, 99.9% of all Rolls Royce had leather upholstery. Leather is now more of a standard even in the upper to medium price segment, which has had a major impact on the leather industry in recent years. The need for automotive leather has risen sharply compared to leather for shoes, furniture or clothing. From 1990 to 2019, global demand for automotive leather increased by 1,500%.


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Vintage car seats with Chesterfield character.

 

If a vehicle interior is completely covered with leather, it is called a full leather trim. But leather can be combined with lots of other materials. Over the years, leather has featured in car interiors with materials such as alcantara and imitation leather.

It is important to check which type of leather is included when buying a car. Most customers purchase a car with leather interior in good faith. However, the proportion of surfaces processed with synthetic leather is steadily increasing, even in luxury brands. Synthetic leathers look identical to pure leather surfaces, which is why customers should always check whether headrests, rear bench door panels, back of the seats are made from real leather. In most cases, even the sales personnel do not know which surface is covered with which material.

Also more and more car interior surfaces are processed with split leather. Since even the expensive vehicles are now often partly processed with artificial leather or split leather, customers should always ask. If uncertainties remain, full details can always be obtained in the purchase contract. Many buyers would be surprised how little surfaces of the "Leather Interior" are actually covered with high quality grain leather.


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Vintage car with metallic leather.

 

The automotive industry checks the quality of the leather very rigorously. There are an infinite number of parameters to be fulfilled by a modern automotive leather. Every manufacturer has their own testing standards.

Typical parameters of the tests: light fastness, rub fastness (dry / wet / alkaline), bending fatigue behaviour, colour adhesion, tear strength, vapour permeability, flammability, hydrolysis, haptic, climate change test, gloss degree, soiling, smell, squeak behaviour and fogging.

Because of these rigorous testing standards car leathers are very uniform. It is almost always single colour, surface-coloured smooth leather. This insensitivity affects the haptic.


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Vintage car with leather patina.

 

The best overview of the various leather colours of the different manufacturers can be found at LEDERZENTRUM.

Even though most car leathers are very uniform, there are some exceptions among some manufacturers. Below you can see these features. The following description is not complete! You are welcome to send us pictures and information.

The best overview of the different leather colours of the manufacturer can be found at www.colourlock.com.


Alfa Romeo

The changing times at Alfa Romeo. But always in "rosso".


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old Alfa - new Alfa

 

Audi

Leather used in Audi is free of Chrome, synthetic tanned and finished free of solvents. VW & Porsche have adopted a similar approach.

Audi offers different types of leather: Buffalino, Chricket, Kodiak, Milano, Napa Leather, Fine Napa, Pearl Napa, Silk Napa, Valcona, Velvet, Vienna, Volterra.

The porous aniline leather in the RS6 is a rare exception. Porous leather is very sensitive and therefore rarely processed in cars.


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Picture 1: Audi Classic Line with colour contrasting piping. - Picture 2: Audi Coupé from 1981

Picture 3: Audi RS6 with aniline leather - Picture 4: Audi TT from 2007

 

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Leather braided with leather straps over the seam in the Audi TT Roadster Moccasin.

 

Bentley

For an annual production of roughly 10,100 vehicles, Bentley processes about 3,000 southern German bull hides per week. The raw hides come from the south of Germany, because of the size of the hides and the general cleanliness in terms of the lack of natural marks and defects. The leather is tanned in Germany and Italy. Bentley processes chrome-tanned and chrome-free leather. Chrome-tanned leather is used as it feels softer and fuller. Depending on the car model, 8 to 16 skins are processed per car and between 299 and 593 cut parts. The cutting waste is about 45%. (from 2015)


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Bentley, with attention to detail.

 

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Very old Bentley with leather straps.

 

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Bentley from 1938.

 

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Bentley S 1 from 1958.

 

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Bentley Continental from 1997. Import from USA to Europe.

 

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Bentley Continental T Widebody from 1997.

 

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From another time: A Bentley convertible top made of elephant leather.


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Bentley Azure from 2000 with embroidery and creases.

 

BMW

BMWs types of leather: Bison (embossed, not the same as Buffalo leather from BMW), BMW Buffalo Leather (real water buffalo leather, originally open pore, later with pigmented leather finish), Cinghalino (embossed pig skin optics), Dakota (embossed), Kansas, Lavalina (Alpina), Merino, Montana (embossed), Monza, BMW Napa, Nasca and Vernasca (embossed), Nevada, Novillo, Oregon, Pearl, Walknappa (napa).


BMW is the brand with the most diverse embossments.

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BMW-Autoleder-Klassik.jpg BMW-Autoleder-Merino.jpg BMW-Autoleder-Montana.jpg

BMW-Autoleder-Nappa.jpg BMW-Autoleder-Nasca-02.jpg BMW-Autoleder-Highleder.jpg

Cow hide grain texture "Bison", "Dakota", "Kansas", "Klassik", "Merino", "Montana", "Nappa", "Nasca", "High Leather"


BMW-Autoleder-Chameleon.jpg BMW-Autoleder-Cinghalin2.jpg

BMW-Autoleder-Cobra.jpg BMW-Autoleder-Mosaico2.jpg

BMW-Autoleder-Oregon.jpg BMW-Autoleder-Pablo-02.jpg

BMW-Autoleder-Exclusive.jpg BMW-Autoleder-Unbekannt.jpg

Exotic embossing with the designations "Chameleon", "Cinghalino", "Cobra", "Mosaico", "Oregon", "Pablo", "Exclusive" (name of last one unknown)


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BMW Buffalo leather (water buffalo leather). Typical is fading and sensitivity to staining. In the last picture is a pigmented BMW Buffalo leather.


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BMW Buffalo leather (water buffalo leather) in a M6 635 CSI from 1985.


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BMW-Z1-02.jpg BMW-Z1-01.jpg

Z1 seat with nubuck and smooth leather "Camouflage".


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BMW-Flechtung-E30-Cabrio-19.jpg BMW-Flechtung-E30-1991.jpg

Another special feature: A cover of a mix of fabric strips and leather strips. The grey cover comes from an E30 Convertible from 1991.


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BMW-E46-Leder-Individual.jpg BMW-e38-2001.jpg

BMW-Alpina.jpg BMW M5 1999.jpg BMW Z3.jpg

BMW-E3 from 1975 - old BMW - BMW E46 Leather Individual - BMW E38 from 2001

BMW Alpina - BMW M5 from 1999 - BMW Z3

 

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BMW E28 M5 from 1986 with a full leather trim. Even the roof lining is made of nubuck.

 

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Cowhide in a 1937 BMW 329 as a trade show gimmick.

 

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BMW vintage convertible model 503 from 1957 with a strong but beautiful patina.

 

Bugatti

A Bugatti was always extravagant, whether ancient or modern.


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Bugatti 38 Tourer from 1927, curiously with synthetic leather with ostrich leather embossing.

 

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The Bugatti Type 46 Coupé Superprofilée is also called “La Petite Royale”. Real ostrich leather and walnut wood.

 

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The Bugatti Veyron costs more than € 1 million, whether with napa leather or in combination with nubuck and aniline leather (right).

 

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Bugatti with full leather trim in red.

 

Cadillac

Commonly found in America. Playful yet luxurious.


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Picture 1: Cadillac Fleetwood from 1963. - Picture 2: Cadillac from 1972 with slightly two-tone leather. - Picture 3: Cadillac Eldorado with plenty of patina.

 

Chevrolet

The seats of Chevrolet Corvette upholstered with imitation leather Imitation leather was a new product and clearly very trendy.


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Chevrolet Caprice Coupe from 1979.

 

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Corvette C1 from 1959.

 

Chrysler

American cars with leather interiors are more colourful.

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Chrysler 300 from 1966 with a shining metallic leather.

 

Citroën

Citroën also has its own creations.


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Picture 1: Citroën CX Prestige Turbo 2 from 1988. - Picture 2: Citroën CX (year of construction is unknown).

 

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Picture 1 to 3: Citroën DS from 1968. - Picture 4: Citroën DS from 1972.

 

The Citroën DS often has two-tone brown leather. It's comparable with the "Nature Antique" or "cognac two-tone" from Mercedes. The background of the leather has a lighter medium brown, and in the foreground are reddish brown dots. Often one notices this only upon a closer inspection. Making colour corrections and repairs of leather with these characteristics must be carried out with extreme care.

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Two-tone leather in the DS.


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Citroën DS 21 Décapotable from 1966.

 

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Same model with the characteristic steering wheel.

 

Ferrari

Other countries - other seats. The Italian style.


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embroidered leather.

 

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The ribs in the seats is the style element of Daytona seats from Ferrari. These existed in various versions. The red seats belong to a Ferrari California from 2013.

 

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Left: Ferrari leather seats. - Right: Ferrari Mondial.

 

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Ferrari FF with Semi-aniline leather.

 

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Ferrari F142 from 2012.

 

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Ferrari F430 F1 from 2008 with unusual seam decoration (from www.motion-drive-vermietung.de car rental).

 

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Ferrari F430 F1 from 2006 with Daytona seats (from www.motion-drive-vermietung.de car rental).

 

Ford

The Ford Mustang in the typical synthetic leather look of car interiors found in the USA with embossing.


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Imitation leather with embossing.

 

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1968 Ford Galaxie 500 with imitation leather and ostrich leather look.

 

Odd one out: Aniline leather in the Ford F150 King Ranch. Aniline leather was processed in the first models from 2001 of the luxury pickup F150 King Ranch. Today's models however consist of pigmented leather.


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Aniline leather in cars is rare.

 

Horch

The leather in the Horch is noble. Colourful piping and logo embroidery.


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Embroidery and colourful piping.

 

Irmscher

Irmscher with diamond stitching.


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Diamond stitching as a design element.

 

Lamborghini

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A colourful Lamborghini Espada from 1970.

 

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Lamborghini Jalpa 350 from 1981 to 1988. - Blue seats with red piping.

 

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Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV.

 

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A beautiful Lamborghini Gallardo Nera from Motion Drive from 2008 (Motion Drive Car Rental).

 

Lancia

One of the most beautiful leather works ever seen: Braided leather in a Lancia Astura 4th Series Pinin Farina convertible from 1939.


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A design artwork: Braided leather.

 

Mercedes

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Mercedes has a very long tradition in leather upholstery. The Mercedes leather is regarded as high quality and durable. All details cannot be shown. But every classic car collector who has the Mercedes brand with an eye, knows the famous embossing from Mercedes called Mercedes Basketweave.

In vehicles of Mercedes the following types of leather are processed: Classic, Catania, Designo (special equipment, one or more colours, mostly strikingly coloured), Lugano, Monza or Nappa.


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Picture 1: Mercedes Basketweave is embossed. - Picture 2: Mercedes SL129 from 1995 with an unusual perforation.


The Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing was originally a car with fabric seats. But most of the vehicle seats were changed to leather. Striking are the wide, leather-covered door sills.


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Popular among classic car collectors and priceless: The gullwing - original with fabric seats, but also available with ostrich leather.


The Mercedes Maybach has interior versions, where the dashboard and panels are covered with nubuck. Otherwise this type of leather is only being used in the Z1 from BMW. Nubuck is a sensitive leather and therefore rare in cars.

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Picture 1: Nubuck dashboard in a Maybach (key area). - Picture 2: Nubuck also the at the glove compartment.

 

Mercedes also has a tradition in artificial leather. The MB-Tex (now Artico) has a good reputation and has been proven to be robust in taxis for generations.

The interior version "Twin" from Mercedes is a combination of real leather and imitation leather. Often in the front seats, the seat and backrest areas made of leather, but the flanks and the rear seats are completely made of synthetic leather. This trim level is cheaper than full leather.


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Mercedes 280 SL Pagode from 1969 with seats made of synthetic leather MB-Tex, offered on the classic car show in Essen in 2014 for 84,900 €.

 

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Picture 1: Mercedes-300-SL-R-107-1988 with MB-TEX interior. - Picture 2: Mercedes Artiko - imitation leather interior.

 

A special series of Mercedes had a particular pattern in the colouring. This variant is rare.


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Mercedes E500 Limited with an unusual design. Available in grey, green and red.

 

Also rare: the two-tone leather interior of the 1992 Mercedes 190 E Avantgarde.


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Mercedes 190 E Avantgarde with four-tone leather interior.

 

The so-called "cognac 2-tone" or "nature-antique". Typical are the red dots that fade with time.


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The two-colour effect is clearly visible.

 

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The reddish points disappear over the years.

 

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The later copies are not identical to the original and are available in various versions.


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The connoisseurs of historic vehicles immediately detect it: Braided Mercedes leather grab handle.

 


Mercedes with patina and charm.


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Mercedes Ponton - The British living room.


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Mercedes 300D Adenauer from 1958 with lots of charm and a beautiful patina.

 

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The Mercedes-Benz 600 (W 100) was a representational vehicle in the 1960s and 1970s. The seats are beautifully soft and comfortable.

 

Mercedes modern.


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Picture 1: Mercedes SLK from 2000 - Picture 2: Mercedes SLK - Picture 3: Mercedes SLK 230 from 1999

 

Opel

The Opel is not quite as flashy:


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Picture 1: Opel Omega A 3000 from 1988 (photo by Mr. Reinhard Bender) - Picture 2: Opel Calibra from 1994

 

Porsche

Porsche is known for sporty leather interiors. For a Porsche 911 about 5 hides are processed. In the Porsche Carrera about 3/4 of the interior is leather, in the less expensive Boxster about 1/3.


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Porsche 356 Speedster from the 50s.

 

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Picture 1: Porsche Carrera 4 from 2000. - Picture 2: Porsche 964. - Picture 3: Porsche Convertible.

 

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Pictures 1 - 3: Special model with metallic leather and embroidery. - Picture 3: A combination of different metallic leather.

 

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Leather strap closure for bonnet.

 

Rolls-Royce

A Rolls-Royce is a leather living room. The models of the Ghost built in 2020 have 338 upholstery and other surfaces that are covered with leather. For this purpose, 10 cattle hides are processed per vehicle.


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Rolls Royce Corniche (red, from 1983) with contrasting piping.

 

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Rolls-Royce Silver-Shadow from 1969.

 

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Ancient Rolls-Royce with logo - embossing.

 

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Love for the leather detail in the 1913 Rolls Royce 40/50 Silver Ghost "The Duchess".

 

Skoda

A leather-trimmed Skoda, but on the outside. No exotic leather, but an exotic variant of covering cars with leather.


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More of a publicity stunt. A Skoda covered with leather on the outside.

 

Volkswagen

VW with colourful golf tournament.


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Picture 1: Golf I cabriolet. - Picture 2: Golf from 1997. - Picture 3: Golf "Aigner. - Picture 4: Golf. - Picture 5: Golf III GTI Colour Concept. - Picture 6: Golf V R32. - Picture 7: Golf IV with Recaro full leather trim.


The Touareg "Individual": The Individual interior of the Touareg is a mix of pigmented and semi-aniline leather. There were different color variations. The light brown variant was the most frequently purchased.


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70 thousand kilometres on the odometer and still very nice condition, because of good care.


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The disadvantage of porous leather: Rain drops and liquids cause stains that can not be easily cleaned.


The original Beetle was mostly in fabric or imitation leather. Many lovers of this widespread vintage car upgrade to leather.


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Collector Beetle with leather interior with contrasting piping.


Volvo

Volvo with its own design.


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Leather interior in the 1981 Volvo 262C.

 

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Volvo Coupe Bertone from 1991.

 

Wiesmann

Wiesmann in perfect design.


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Phenomenal aniline leather interior. - Wiesmann logo.

 

Videos about cleaning, repair of scuffs, signs of wear and cracks and general tips on car leather care


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Classic car shows

Classic car shows: Classic & Sportscar Show Alexandra Palace London 2015 - Techno-Classica in Essen (Germany) 2011 - Retro Classics Stuttgart (Germany) 2013.


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