Connolly Leather Interior Option

[SmokinV10]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by AQX:
When I purchased my '01 GTS (used), I noted on its window
sticker that it has the

"Seats - Leather Bucket, Connolly Pkg - $750"

However in neither the 2001 Viper brochure nor any of the books
published on the Viper is this option described.

The seats are obviously in a smooth leather; I think that on
regular Vipers the leather is perforated. And the interior is
tan ("cognac"), which includes the seats, the center console,
the rugs, and the leather on the steering wheel.

Does anyone happen to know what exactly comprises the
"Connolly Package" - just the seat leather or other specific
items - and was it:

(a) GTS only or RT/10 too?
(b) 2001 model year only or others as well?

Thanks in advance for any feedback!

Michael


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I have the connelly leather package. I insisted on it. You will find that connelly wears MUCH better. There is a reason Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Land Rovers, Aston Martin, Lotus, Ferrari, etc all use connelly. It doenst show wrinkles as much. Its a thicker hide, and wears well. Its more or less just the seats. However the door panels, center console, and carpet areas are dyed cogniac as well. I believe it is available every year 99 and up. Well worth it IMO

 

[CitySnake]

Not to mention, with certain exteriors, it REALLY looks much better!

 

[artman]

Not that it means anything, except for no more Connolly leather in the future - the company is apparently bankrupt and is going out of business... it's too bad; will miss that 'smell'...

http://www.basf.de/en/produkte/farbmittel/farben/leder/news/020705.htm

 

[Andrew2KRT10]

I got it, love it, looks great with the Steel Gray.

 

[motor602]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by CitySnake:
Not to mention, with certain exteriors, it REALLY looks much better!

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especially with sapphire blue

 

[Mr U-2]

I also really like the Connolly Option...but is it available on the 02 GTS..which I'm about to look at at Woodhouse?

Thanks...Paul

 

[Bill Pemberton Woodhouse]

Mad Cow Disease!!

As funny as it sounds, this disease single handedly took Connelly Leather under. They lost virtually all of their Stud Bulls and breeding cows, so the product was not available. For a manufacturer that had supplied hides for Rolls Royce ,Jaguar, Ferrari, Viper,etc., the bankruptcy was caused by nature.