Packard Forum Index » V-8 (1955-56)

Glossy leathers (or laquered hides) have pretty much gone the way of chrome, but they can still be had. The early cars pretty much all used glossy leather. As did Rolls-Royce. Non-laquered glossy stuff is still available from a subsidiary of Bridge of Weir. It's not as shiny as the patent stuff but is a very nice product.

Personally, I like the glossy leather even if it is not nearly as durable. I like the looks.