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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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''[[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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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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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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''[[Vintage car]] with [[Metallic leather|metallic leather]]. - [[Vintage car]] with [[Antique leather#Leather patina|leather patina]].''<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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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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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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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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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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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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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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== Alfa Romeo ==
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The changing times at Alfa Romeo. But always in "rosso".
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''old Alfa - new Alfa''<br></p>
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== Audi ==
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Today's leather at Audi is [[Chrome tanned|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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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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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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''Picture 1: Audi Classic Line with colour contrasting piping. - Picture 2: Audi Coupé from 1981''
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''Picture 3: Audi RS6 with [[Aniline leather|aniline leather]] - Picture  4: Audi TT from 2007''<br></p>
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== Bentley ==
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''Very old Bentley with [[Leather straps|leather straps]].''<br></p>
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''Bentley from 1938.''<br></p>
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''Bentley S 1 from 1958.''<br></p>
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''Bentley Continental from 1997. Import from USA to Europe.''<br></p>
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''Bentley Continental T Widebody from 1997.''<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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BMWs types of leather: Bison ([[Embossed leather|embossed]], not same as [[Buffalo leather|Buffalo Leather]] from BMW), BMW Buffalo Leather (real [[Buffalo leather|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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'''BMW is the brand with the most diverse [[Embossed leather|embossments]].'''
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''Cow hide [[Leather grain texture|grain texture]] "Bison", "Dakota", "Kansas", "Klassik", "Merino", "Montana", "Nappa", "Nasca", "High Leather"''<br></p>
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''Exotic [[Embossed leather|embossing]] with the designations "Chameleon", "Cinghalino", "Cobra", "Mosaico", "Oregon", "Pablo", "Exclusive" (name of last one unknown)''<br></p>
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''BMW [[Buffalo leather|buffalo leather]]. Typical is [[Colour fastness - Light fastness|fading]] and sensitivity to staining. In the last picture is a [[Finish|pigmented]] buffalo leather.''<br></p>
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''BMW [[Buffalo leather|buffalo leather]] in a M6 635 CSI from 1985.''<br></p>
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''Z1 seat with [[Nubuck|nubuck]] and [[Smooth leather|smooth leather]] "Camouflage" and one colour.''
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''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-E3 from 1975 - old BMW - BMW E46 Leather Individual - BMW E38 from 2001''
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''BMW Alpina - BMW M5 from 1999 - BMW Z3''
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''BMW E28 M5 from 1986 with a [[Full leather trim|full leather trim]]. Even the roof lining is made of [[Nubuck|nubuck]].''<br></p>
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A Bugatti was always extravagant, whether ancient or modern.
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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 Type 46 Coupé Superprofilée is also called “La Petite Royale”. Real [[Ostrich leather|ostrich leather]] and walnut wood.''<br></p>
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''The Bugatti Veyron costs more than € 1 million, whether with [[Nappa leather|nappa 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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The seats of the Corvette of Chevrolet are like so many in American cushions upholstered with [[Imitation leather|imitation leather]].
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''Left: Chevrolet Caprice Coupe from 1979. - Right: Corvette C1 from 1959.''<br></p>
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== Chrysler ==
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''Chrysler 300 from 1966 with a shining [[Metallic leather|metallic leather]].''<br></p>
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''Picture 1: Citroën CX Prestige Turbo 2 from 1988. - Picture 2: Citroën CX (year of construction is unknown).''<br></p>
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''Picture 1 to 3: Citroën DS from 1968. - Picture 4: Citroën DS from 1972.''<br></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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''Two-tone leather in the DS.''
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''Left: Citroën DS 21 Décapotable from 1966. - Right: Same model with the characteristic [[leather steering wheel|steering wheel]].''<br></p>
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''[[Embroidery|embroidered]] leather.''<br></p>
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[[bild:Sitz-Ferrari-01.jpg|250px]]
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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.''<br></p>
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''Ferrari FF with [[Semi-aniline|Semi-aniline leather]].''<br></p>
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[[bild:Ferrari-F142-04.jpg‎|500px]]
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''Ferrari F142 from 2012.''<br></p>
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[[bild:Ferrari-F430-F1-Bjr-2008-01.jpg|500px]]
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[[bild:Ferrari-F430-F1-Bjr-2008-04.jpg‎|250px]]
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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 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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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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==Ford==
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The Ford Mustang in the typical [[Imitation leather|synthetic leather]] look of the USA with [[Embossed leather|embossing]].
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Ford-Mustang-Prägung-01.jpg|163px]]
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[[bild:Ford-Mustang-Kunstleder-01.jpg|175px]]
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[[bild:Ford-Mustang-Prägung-02.jpg|163px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Ford-Mustang-Kunstleder-02.jpg|500px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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''[[Imitation leather]] with [[Embossed leather|embossing]]''<br></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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== Horch ==
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The leather in the Horch is noble. Colourful [[Leather piping|piping]] and logo [[Embroidery|embroidery]].
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Auto-Horch-Stickerei-04.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Auto-Horch-Stickerei-03.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Auto-Horch-Stickerei-02.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Auto-Horch-Stickerei-05.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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''[[Embroidery]] and colourful [[Leather piping|piping]].''<br></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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== Irmscher ==
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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|250px]]
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[[bild:Auto-Nähte-Rauten-02.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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''[[Leather Seams|Diamond stitching]] as a design element.''<br></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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== Lamborghini ==
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Lamborghini-Espada-01.jpg|500px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Lamborghini-1970-01.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Lamborghini-1970-02.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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''A colourful Lamborghini Espada from 1970.''<br></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Lamborghini-Jalpa-350-1981-1988-01.jpg|500px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Lamborghini-Jalpa-350-1981-1988-02.jpg|500px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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''Lamborghini Jalpa 350 from 1981 to 1988. - Blue seats with red [[Leather piping|piping]].''<br></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Lamborghini-Countach-5000-QV-01.jpg|500px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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''Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV.''<br></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Lamborghini-Gallardo-Nera-von-Motion-Drive-01.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Lamborghini-Gallardo-Nera-von-Motion-Drive-02.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
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<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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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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==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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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Lancia-Astura-4th-Series-Pinin-Farina-Cabriolet-1939-00.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Lancia-Astura-4th-Series-Pinin-Farina-Cabriolet-1939-05.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Lancia-Astura-4th-Series-Pinin-Farina-Cabriolet-1939-03.jpg|500px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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''A design artwork: [[Braided leather]].''<br></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<werbebanner />
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== Mercedes ==
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Mercedes-300-SL.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Mercedes-03.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
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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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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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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Mercedes-Flechtnarbe-001.jpg|240px]]
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[[bild:Mercedes-SL129-1995-perfori.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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''Picture 1: [[Mercedes Basketweave]] is [[Embossed leather|embossed]]. - Picture 2: Mercedes SL129 from 1995 with an unusual [[Perforated leather|perforation]].''
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</p>
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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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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Mercedes-300SL.jpg|500px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Mercedes-Fluegeltürer-01.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Mercedes-Fluegeltuerer-04.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Flügeltürerer-Leder-03.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:D-_Zwischenlager_Fotos-noch-überarbeiten_Messe-Essen_Mercedes-Flügeltürerer-Stoff-01.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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''Popular among [[Vintage car|classic car collectors]] and priceless: The gullwing - original with fabric seats.''
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</p>
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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 been used in the Z1 from BMW. [[Nubuck]] is a sensitive leather and therefore rare in cars.
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Maybach-Nubuk-001.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Maybach-Nubuk-002.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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''Picture 1: [[Nubuck]] dashboard in a Maybach (key area). - Picture 2: Nubuck also the at the glove compartment.''<br></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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+
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.
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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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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Mercedes-280-SL-Pagode-Bj-1969-MB-Tex-84900-Euro-01.jpg|500px]]
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</p>
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<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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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Mercedes-300-SL-R-107-1988-.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Mercedes-Kunstleder-001.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
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<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>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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A special series of Mercedes had a particular pattern in the colouring. This variant is rare.
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Mercedes-Benz_E500_LIMITED.jpg|322px]]
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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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Picture 1: Mercedes E500 Limited with an unusual design. - Picture 2: Also available in grey.<br></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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The so-called "cognac 2-tone" or "nature-antique". Typical are the red dots that fade with time.
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Mercedes-zweiton-05.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Mercedes-zweiton-04.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Mercedes-zweiton-07.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Mercedes-zweiton-08.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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''The two-colour effect is clearly visible.''<br></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Mercedes-Cognac-Zweiton-02.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Mercedes-zweiton-001.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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''The reddish points disappear over the years.''<br></p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Mercedes-Cognac-Zweiton-Kopie-04.jpg ‎|500px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Mercedes-Cognac-Zweiton-Kopie-03.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Mercedes-Cognac-Zweiton-Kopie-02.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Mercedes-Cognac-Zweiton-Kopie-05.jpg|500px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
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[[bild:Mercedes-Cognac-Zweiton-Kopie-06.jpg|500px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
+
''The later copies are not identical to the original and are available in various versions.''<br></p>
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<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Mercedes-geflochtener-Haltegriff-01.jpg|500px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
+
''The connoisseurs of historic vehicles immediately detect it: [[Braided leather|Braided]] Mercedes leather grab handle.''<br></p>
+
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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Mercedes with [[Antique leather#Leather patina|patina]] and charm.
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+
<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Mercedes-Ponton.jpg|500px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
''Mercedes Ponton - The British living room.''
+
</p>
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<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Mercedes-300D-Adenauer-1958-03.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Mercedes-300D-Adenauer-1958-01.jpg|250px]]
+
</p>
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<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Mercedes-300D-Adenauer-1958-02.jpg|500px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
''Mercedes 300D Adenauer from 1958 with lots of charm and a beautiful [[Antique leather#Leather patina|patina]].''
+
<br></p>
+
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Mercedes-600-02.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Mercedes-600-03.jpg|250px]]
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</p>
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<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Mercedes-600-04.jpg|500px]]
+
</p>
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<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Mercedes-600-05.jpg|500px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
''The Mercedes-Benz 600 (W 100) was a representational vehicle  in the 1960s and 1970s. The seats are beautifully soft and comfortable.''
+
<br></p>
+
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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+
Mercedes modern.
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<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Mercedes-Benz-SLK-2000.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Mercedes-SLK.jpg|282px]]
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</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Mercedes-SLK-230-1999.jpg|500px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
''Picture 1: Mercedes SLK from 2000 - Picture 2: Mercedes SLK - Picture 3: Mercedes SLK 230 from 1999''<br></p>
+
<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
 
+
 
+
== Opel ==
+
The Opel is not quite as flashy:
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+
<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Opel-Omega-A-3000-1988.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Opel-Calibra-1994.jpg|250px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
''Picture 1: Opel Omega A 3000 from 1988 - Picture 2: Opel Calibra from 1994<br></p>
+
 
+
<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
 
+
 
+
== 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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+
<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Porsche-356-Speedster-50er-Jahre-01.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Porsche-356-Speedster-50er-Jahre-02.jpg|250px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
''Porsche 356 Speedster from the 50s.''<br></p>
+
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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+
<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Porsche-Carrera-4-2000-mode.jpg|500px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Porsche-964.jpg|250px]]
+
[[bild:Porsche-Cabrio.jpg|250px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
''Picture 1: Porsche Carrera 4 from 2000. - Picture 2: Porsche 964. - Picture 3: Porsche Convertible.<br></p>
+
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Porsche-Metallik-01-2012.jpg|250px]]
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[[bild:Porsche-Metallik-02.jpg‎|250px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Porsche-Metallik-02-2008.jpg|258px]]
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[[bild:Porsche-Metallik-05.jpg|242px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
''Pictures 1 - 3: Special model with [[Metallic leather|metallic leather]] and [[Embroidery|embroidery]]. - Picture 3: A combination of different [[Metallic leather|metallic leather]].''<br></p>
+
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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+
<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Porsche-Riemen-10.jpg|500px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Porsche-Riemen-03.jpg|500px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
''[[Leather straps|Leather strap]] closure for bonnet.''<br></p>
+
<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
 
+
 
+
== Rolls-Royce ==
+
Rolls-Royce, the living room in leather.
+
 
+
 
+
<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Rolls-Royce-Corniche-II-Bj-83-01.jpg‎|250px]]
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[[bild:Rolls-Royce-Corniche.jpg|265px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
''Rolls Royce Corniche (red, from 1983) with contrasting [[Leather piping|piping]].''<br></p>
+
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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+
<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Rolls-Royce-Silver-Shad-196.jpg|250px]]
+
[[bild:Rolls-Royce-Silver-Shadow-1.jpg|250px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
''Rolls-Royce Silver-Shadow from 1969.''<br></p>
+
<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
 
+
<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Rolls-Royce-Vorkrieg-01.jpg|250px]]
+
[[bild:Rolls-Royce-Vorkrieg-02.jpg|250px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
''Ancient Rolls-Royce with logo - [[Embossed leather|embossing]].''<br></p>
+
<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
 
+
 
+
== Volkswagen ==
+
VW with colourful golf tournament.
+
 
+
 
+
<p align=center>
+
[[bild:VW-Golf-1-Cabrio.jpg|165px]]
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[[bild:VW_Golf_1997.jpg|165px]]
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[[bild:VW-Golf-Aigner.jpg|165px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Golf-001.jpg|320px]]
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[[bild:Golf-III-GTI-Color-Concept-.jpg|180px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
[[bild:VW-Golf-V-R32.jpg|180px]]
+
[[bild:Golf-4-mit-Recaro-Volleder.jpg|320px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
''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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+
The Touareg "Individual": The Individual interior of the Touareg is a mix of [[Finish|pigmented]] and [[Semi-aniline|semi-aniline leather]].
+
 
+
 
+
<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Touareg-rotbraun-70-Tsd-2014-05-01.jpg|250px]]
+
[[bild:Touareg-rotbraun-70-Tsd-2014-05-02.jpg|250px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
''70 thousand kilometers 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-Käfer-01.jpg|250px]]
+
[[bild:VW-Kaefer-02.jpg|250px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
''Collector Beetle with leather interior with contrasting [[Leather piping|piping]].''<br></p>
+
 
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+
== Volvo ==
+
Volvo with its own design.
+
 
+
 
+
<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Volvo-Coupe-Bertone-1991.jpg|320px]]
+
[[bild:Volvo-Bertone.jpg|180px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
'''''Volvo Coupe Bertone from 1991.''<br></p>
+
 
+
<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
 
+
 
+
== Wiesmann ==
+
Wiesmann in perfect design.
+
 
+
 
+
<p align=center>
+
[[bild:Wiesmann Roadster-001.jpg|250px]]
+
[[bild:Wiesmann-Logo-im-Leder-01.jpg|250px]]
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
''Phenomenal [[Aniline leather|aniline leather]] interior. - Wiesmann logo.''<br></p>
+
<p>&nbsp;</p>
+
 
+
== Videos about [[Leather cleaner|cleaning]], repair of signs of wear and cracks and [[Leather care|leather care]] car leather ==
+
<br>
+
 
+
<p align=center>
+
'''[[Leather cleaner|Leather cleaning]], colour refreshing and [[Leather care|leather care]] at car leather'''
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
<flashow>//www.youtube.com/v/J6dhf9encQI&fs=1&color1=0x660000&color2=0x550000&border=1|width=500|height=310</flashow>
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
<flashow>//www.youtube.com/v/HmdDl1baups&fs=1&color1=0x660000&color2=0x550000&border=1|width=500|height=310</flashow> 
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
<flashow>//www.youtube.com/v/lcdNt-_5zus&fs=1&color1=0x660000&color2=0x550000&border=1|width=500|height=310</flashow><br>
+
&nbsp;</p>
+
 
+
<p align=center>
+
'''The repair of a rip and the treatment of old and hardened leather of a [[Vintage car|vintage car]]'''
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
<flashow>//www.youtube.com/v/5wxOtByPJBY&fs=1&color1=0x660000&color2=0x550000&border=1|width=500|height=310</flashow>
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
<flashow>//www.youtube.com/v/rGtLR5JTHx4&fs=1&color1=0x660000&color2=0x550000&border=1|width=500|height=310</flashow><br>
+
&nbsp;</p>
+
 
+
==[[Vintage car#Classic car fairs|Classic car shows]]==
+
<p align=center>
+
<flashow>//www.youtube.com/v/y-9IkyueB4Q&fs=1&color1=0x660000&color2=0x550000&border=1|width=500|height=310</flashow>
+
</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
<flashow>//www.youtube.com/v/0o8lMCxnen0&fs=1&color1=0x660000&color2=0x550000&border=1|width=500|height=310</flashow>
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</p>
+
<p align=center>
+
[[Oldtimer|Classic car shows]]: '''Techno-Classica in Essen 2011''' and '''Classic Auto Madrid, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEc6xLTS4aY&list=PLdGEmp0I4Baw08t9dbJPACojAW96KDfdR Spain] 2011'''
+
</p>
+
 
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+
== Detailed instructions for cleaning, repair and maintenance of car leather ==
+
[[bild:Colourlock-02.jpg|16px]] -> In English: [http://www.colourlock.com www.colourlock.com]
+
 
+
[[bild:Lederzentrum-Logo2-2010-11.jpg|16px]] -> In German: [http://www.lederzentrum.de/tip/index.html#auto www.lederzentrum.de]
+
 
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== Additional information ==
+
* [[Vintage car|Vintage cars]]
+
* [[Full leather trim]]
+
* [[Leather steering wheel]]
+
* [[Leather dashboard]]
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* [[Convertible tonneau cover]]
+
* [[Cool leather - SRT-leather (sun reflective technology)]]
+
* [[Basic rules when dealing with leather#Basic rules when dealing with car leather|Basic rules when dealing with car leather]]
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+
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