Does Chrysler still use "Rich Corinthian Leather" ?

I have a 1987 Fifth Avenue with plush leather seats. Corinthian, I have no idea... But they are nice to look at and I think have better support and comfort than the seats in my '87 Lincoln Town Car! The Chrysler rides no where near as smooth as my Lincoln, but I sure do love the Chrysler's seats.

Anyone know Ricardo Montalban's phone number? Maybe we can ask him? ;-)

Don't know about now, but the leather in the 88 Mark Cross is still great.

240K on it and no wear showing at all. Mostly town (short trip) miles the last 10 years too. Not sure if it's what they called "corinthian" or not. Anyone know the definition of "corinthian leather"? >

No.

RCL, as it is abbreviated, was a byproduct of the Corinthian Jackalope fur trade. When Corinth joined the European Economic Community (EEC, an early precursor to today's EU) in the late 1970s, its industry came under the control of EEC wildlife conservation directives that took effect on

1/1/80. A good thing, too, because while RCL was originally just a byproduct, the success Ricarrrdo Montalban had popularizing cars like the Corrrdoba and Mirrrada caused the Corrrinthian Jackalope to be hunted to the very brrrink of extinction. Once the restrictions on hunting the Corrinthian Jackalope took effect, the price of RCL skyrocketed, the feature was quietly dropped, and the last couple years' production of these cars actually had just regular leather. You can tell if a particular car has Corrrinthian or not by looking at the data plate located under the hood (commonly called the "fender tag".) It contains alphanumeric codes for all the equipment the car was built with; look for the "RCL" code.

DS

Hah Hah! I loved that one! I wondered what happened to Ching-botta-Bing!

Seriously, Corinthian leather is not a type of leather at all but refers to an antique-look finish applied to the leather, mimicking the patina of old book bindings. It's still a popular leather finish for Bibles and leather flooring, of all things.

Ted

I had a new 1975 Chrysler Cordoba with Corinthian Leather and it was thicker and heavier leather then the present leather used today. It was comfortable but even with constant care, it stained easier and was not as pliable as todays. It was the only car I ever owned with leather. I have a new 2004 Pacifica and I ordered cloth for the seats on this beautiful vehicle. I like CLOTH better.

"Daniel J. Stern" dastern@127.0.0.1

I've kept a jackalope tied to a stake with about 4 feet of chain in the back yard since 1977. I was trying to fatten it up, make it grow real big so I could sell it to someone who needed replacement leather seat covers. I reckon, if'n what you say is true, I'll turn it loose.

AW

If it is a BLUE Jack, hang on. A buddy of mine needs a piece for his drivers seat.

Yes, please don't allow a blue jackalope to return to the wild. Many of these were bred in captivity, and are highly domesticated. A regular jackalope would've chewed through the chain by now, and burst through your bedroom window to eat you, head first.

These tame, blue jackalopes are frequently picked on and laughed at by wild jackalopes. Often they can't handle it, and commit suicide by jumping into the nearest lake since they can't swim. This is why lake water sometimes appears to be blue. One rotting blue jackalope corpse can dye literally billions of gallons of water.

Now if it's a black or grey jackalope, it will assimilate itself quite well. Same is true for the tan variety. And red ones are prized by hunters as being good eating.

--Geoff (waders on)

I will report you all to the "jack-a-lope" huggers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

spotted dowels are the suggested replacement for the sensitive jack-a-lopes

h

-- snipped-for-privacy@yahoo.com In the words of the IMMORTAL USED CAR DEALER: THERE IS AN ASS FOR EVERY SEAT!

I saw a television interview years back with the marketing guy I think it was or maybe it was Montalban himself, though I don't think so. They said they simply made up the word Corinthian because it sounded good, and it meant absolutely nothing.

Those were the days.. when the Big Three knew their place in the automotive world.

Today they are under the delusion that they're as good as the European and Japanese makers....

...that will be the day....

TROLL ALERT!!!!!

Dave Barry described them (back then) as "their most recent great automotive development was the opera window".

lol...........thanks daniel

The Corrrinthian Jackalope is once again threatened as bible cover makers have now turned to Corrrinthian Leather to make their wares.