From looking at brochures online, it looks like velour was available
from the '70s ( starting with the W116, W123 & C107) to at least the
'90MY here in the US (in no less then 8 colors!) on all models except
for the SL Roadster. N/C on some models, the option cost around $1K+-
for all others.
No different then ordering heated seats really, as in it was listed in
the price/equipment or paint/upholstery brochures & there was no extra
charge over what the option cost. Unlike the SPC program Mercedes
currently has for special options/trim (which they hide in the ordering
guides, not sure why?), that entails a total additional $250 charge for
the option(s) ordered.
I think I would choose velor over the Tex or leather myself (in the
periods where it was offered). Came across a dark gray 300E for sale
online once that had a black velor interior, looked really nice!
On 6/23/2013 8:07 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
My 250 LWB had velour that was ordered with the car. Not sure why -
it didn't wear well and was difficult to clean.
Dan
On Jun 23, 2013, at 8:01 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote:
Velour was available in some US models as a special order option.
Its quite rare.
Once upon a time I came across an US 300SD with velour interior:
http://images.jaimekop.com/2001_10_03_300SD_Velour/
And more recently a 380SEL and 300D. But I'm never managed to
own a car with it. But I've had a few euro cars with cloth
interior.
Jaime
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Chris J.
MBCA Peachtree section
Past MB Models:
'85 190D 2.2, '94 E420, '87 260E
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