Cadillac Export Models 1950 to 1957: leather interiors in 6219 and 6019 sedans

[jdemerson]

I'm resurrecting an old post because I'm still looking for information about an obscure topic.

From 1950 through 1953, the list of interior trim codes includes unique codes for export model SEDANS. The upholstery for these models is invariably all leather, and usually two-tone (2-tone gray or 2-tone brown, and later 2-tone green or 2-tone blue). (In 1950 it was solid color leather and was even available on Series 61 Sedans.) Typically trim codes are listed for Series 62 sedan and for Series 60S. In 1950 through 1952, all-leather upholstery is not listed  as available for U.S. sedans, not even on the 60S. In 1953, all-leather was available on the 60S, but it has different trim codes from those on export models. Of course convertible models had all-leather upholstery.

(As an aside, 1955-1957 model sedans also listed 2-toned all-leather interiors that were unique to export models. Sometimes an export model listed cloth interior for those years. Members of this message board have verified the existence of export model sedans from the 50s with cloth interiors.)

The data books list the specific codes for the various upholsteries, and the codes for the export models are unique to them. Another excellent source for this information is the following page:
http://www.rrrclc.org/the-cadillac-color-upholstery-accessory-database-1940-1979/
This is a great resource from the Raritan Chapter.

Does anyone have further information about leather interiors for any 1950-53 Export model sedans?:
1. Has anyone ever seen one of these export model sedans with all-leather upholstery?
2. Can anyone supply a link to a photo of one of these interiors (e.g., 1952 dark gray leather/light-gray leather on a Series 62 Export sedan)?
3. Was the leather trim option for sedans used on the export models ever special-ordered on U.S. models?

John Emerson
1952 Cadillac Sedan 6219X
CLC #26790

[jdemerson]

Examples of Trim Codes for Export Models

From Raritan Chapter project:
Trim 1952 Series
Code No. Upholstery Description
40 Lt Gray Bedford Cord & Dk Gray Plain Broadcloth 52-6219,19X,37,37X
41 Lt Gray Figured Cloth & Dk Gray Plain Broadcloth 52-6219,19X,37,37X
42 Lt Blue Bedford Cord & Dk Blue Plain Broadcloth 52-6219,19X,37,37X
43 Lt Blue Figured Cloth & Dk Blue Plain Broadcloth 52-6219,19X,37,37X
44 Lt Tan Bedford Cord & Dk Tan Plain Broadcloth 52-6219,19X,37,37X
45 Lt Tan Figured Cloth & Dk Tan Plain Broadcloth 52-6219,19X,37,37X
46 Lt Green Bedford Cord & Dk Green Plain Broadcloth 52-6219,19X,37,37X
47 Lt Green Figured Cloth & Dk Green Plain Broadcloth 52-6219,19X,37,37X
48 Lt Gray Leather & Dk Gray Leather 52-6219,19XExport
49 Lt Tan Leather & Dk Tan Leather 52-6219,19XExport
50 Lt Tan Metallic Leather & Dk Brown Leather 52-6267X Conv
51 Lt Green Metallic Leather & Dk Green Leather 52-6267X Conv
52 Lt Blue Metallic Leather & Dk Blue Leather 52-6267X Conv
53 Red Leather 52-6267X Conv
54 Black Leather 52-6267X Conv
60 Lt Gray Bedford Cord & Dk Gray Plain Broadcloth 52-6019X
61 Lt Gray Plain Broadcloth & Dk Gray Plain Broadcloth 52-6019X
62 Lt Blue Bedford Cord & Dk Blue Plain Broadcloth 52-6019X
63 Lt Blue Plain Broadcloth & Dk Blue Plain Broadcloth 52-6019X
64 Lt Tan Bedford Cord & Dk Tan Plain Broadcloth 52-6019X
65 Lt Tan Plain Broadcloth & Tan Gray Plain Broadcloth 52-6019X
66 Lt Green Bedford Cord & Dk Green Plain Broadcloth 52-6019X
67 Lt Green Plain Broadcloth & Dk Green Plain Broadcloth 52-6019X
68 Lt Gray Leather & Dk Gray Leather 52-6019X Export
69 Lt Tan Leather & Dk Tan Leather 52-6019X Export
70 Dk Gray Swiss Dot Bedford & Lt Gray Metallic Leather 52-6237DX CdV
72 Dk Blue Swiss Dot Bedford & Lt Blue Metallic Leather 52-6237DX CdV
74 Dk Brown Swiss Dot Bedford & Lt Tan Metallic Leather 52-6237DX CdV
76 Dk Green Swiss Dot Bedford & Lt Green Metallic Leather 52-6237DX CdV
80 Lt Gray Bedford Cord 52-7523X,33X
81 Lt Gray Plain Broadcloth 52-7523X,33X
84 Lt Tan Bedford Cord 52-7523X,33X
85 Lt Tan Plain Broadcloth 52-7523X,33X