I have been unable to find any truly good match for the original "two tone" cognac leather that Mercedes used in the 1960s and early 70s. the two tone effect was evidently done by stencilling dyeing the darker color over the lighter base.
Has anyone found the right stuff?

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Berfinroy in CT
Present vehicles:
1973 300 SEL 4.5
1959 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud I
1959 Ford Thunderbird convertible/430
Past vehicles;
1958 Bentley S 1
1976 ex-Max Hoffman 6.9
1970 300SEL 2.8
1958 Jaguar MK IX
1961 Jaguar MK IX
1963 Jaguar E-type factory special roadster
1948 Plymouth woody
1955 Morgan plus 4
1966 Shelby GT350H Mustang

Since you have been at this a while, could you post all the sources you have tried? That way, people don't spend time telling you things you already know. And it will help future folks in the same situation.

Thanks.

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1968 220D, w115, /8, OM615, Automatic transmission.
My 1987 300TD wagon was sold and my 2003 W210 E320 wagon was totaled (sheds tear).

Roy, have you tried KHM? Might be worth a shot.

https://www.cabrio.de/khm/en/genuine-leather-interiors

Yes, I got a sample from these people for their "two-tone" cognac, but it doesn't equal the original.
In addition to the above noted German supplier, I've tried Millers Mercedes parts in Fountain Valley, CA, World Upholstery in Santa Paula, CA, and Veteran Company in LA. All were pretty close, with the "nod" going to the Veteran's sample, but none have the degree ofcontrast between light and dark tones as the original.

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Berfinroy in CT
Present vehicles:
1973 300 SEL 4.5
1959 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud I
1959 Ford Thunderbird convertible/430
Past vehicles;
1958 Bentley S 1
1976 ex-Max Hoffman 6.9
1970 300SEL 2.8
1958 Jaguar MK IX
1961 Jaguar MK IX
1963 Jaguar E-type factory special roadster
1948 Plymouth woody
1955 Morgan plus 4
1966 Shelby GT350H Mustang

Just to be sure we are all talking about the same thing, here are the only pictures I could quickly find of the interior on my 1972 280 SE 4.5.


Both pictures were used in other M-B posts, one to illustrate the original orientation of the shoulder/lap belt and the other to show the trim surrounding the rear window shelf.

I would offer you to try Bud Benz in Georgia. Just like the name and add a dot com. I have found very good quality and matching in the past - unfortunately with no experience in Cognac. Beautiful interior, I can see why you are striving for perfection.

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00 E420
98 E300 DT
97 E420 Donor Car - NEED PARTS? PM ME!
97 S500
97 E300D
86 Holden Jackaroo Turbo D
86 300SDL
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ejboyd5: Yes, that's the right stuff.

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Berfinroy in CT
Present vehicles:
1973 300 SEL 4.5
1959 Rolls Royce Silver Cloud I
1959 Ford Thunderbird convertible/430
Past vehicles;
1958 Bentley S 1
1976 ex-Max Hoffman 6.9
1970 300SEL 2.8
1958 Jaguar MK IX
1961 Jaguar MK IX
1963 Jaguar E-type factory special roadster
1948 Plymouth woody
1955 Morgan plus 4
1966 Shelby GT350H Mustang

I know this might be obvious but have you tried the Classic Center?

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Tony H
W111 280SE 3.5 Coupe
Manual transmission

Past cars:
Porsche 914 2.0
'64 Jaguar XKE Roadster
'57 Oval Window VW
'71 Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck-Dad bought new
'73 Toyota Celica GT