Re: Interior Material Question

Posted by Tim Cole On 2013/7/14 19:27:36

Dear Rick:

You are right to be concerned. Most restored cars are not authentic. Solid colors were dominant in the Senior cars through 1939 and the exact material is not available.

I was looking at some Jay Leno video about a Duesenberg and I couldn't believe that the supposed foremost Duesenberg restoration shop chucked the tufted broadcloth in favor of pleats. Why not vinyl for the front?

I don't think you are going to find a match. But you might try a custom tailor who has order books. You might find a blend that is closer.

Some of these material problems are acute but solvable. Brass era cars used shiny leathers and those are getting very hard to find.