Optional tan leatherette interior

[Joshua B]

Would like to know some more information on the optional tan leatherette interior offered in 52. Does anyone know what colors this was offered with? I have only seen pictures of it with pastel green, does anyone have pictures of it with other colors? Also is there any good reproductions of this interior. Thanks for any info

[Jdt1976]

Not sure about the optional tan leatherette material.

In South Africa the splits that was assembled at the VWSA plant in Uitenhage was upholstered with a tan color leatherette material. What I could find ot was that it was made by local company that no longer exist.

I got a good sample that was folded underneant the seat that was still like new. Did send it to Himmel Service and other suppliers but no one had something similar. My upholsterer sent a sample to a local company that matches and dye leather to the color and patern of your sample. The result was almost 100% to the sample. Vinyl was too thick and wouldn't give the same finish.

Here is a pic of my July 52 split:

[Joshua B]

Thanks for the info and picture.