What is corinthian leather?

Corinthian leather is a term used to describe a type of high-quality leather that was used in some luxury car interiors in the 1970s and 1980s. The term was popularized by actor Ricardo Montalban in Chrysler Cordoba commercials, where he referred to the car's interior as featuring "rich Corinthian leather."

Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as Corinthian leather. The term was simply a marketing ploy to make the leather used in the car interiors seem more luxurious and exclusive.

The leather used in Corinthian leather interiors typically came from high-quality sources and was known for its soft, supple texture and rich finish. It was often used in upscale cars by luxury brands such as Chrysler, Lincoln, and Cadillac.

Today, the term "Corinthian leather" is still used occasionally to describe high-quality leather, but it no longer carries the same cachet as it did in the past.