For red interiors, the leather varies from #661C20 (a desaturated shade of red) to #4D1C1C. The darker shades representing the creases, which will naturally accumulate dirt. This maroon/burgundy color is most closely matched to #661313 Falu red, though is unlikely to be related to it.
The leatherette varies from #742424 (a desaturated shade of red) to #561D1D. This is an extremely close match to the leather, being just a fraction lighter on average.
The moquette matches #78262C (a desaturated shade of red) which again, is a very close match with both the leather and leatherette. It tends to be more prone to variation than the leather or leatherette, probably due to the effects of sunlight and the accumulation of dirt.
For green interiors, the leather varies from #2A2E2A (a desaturated shade of green) to #1C221C. The darker shades representing the creases, which will naturally accumulate dirt. This dark green color is too difficult to match accurately but has variously been described as a British racing green or Hunter green (both of which are 'period').
The leatherette varies from #242C24 (a desaturated shade of green) to #162016. This is an extremely close match to the leather, being just a fraction darker on average.
For blue interiors, the leather is most closely matched to #002366 Royal blue, which is a traditional color.
For brown interiors, insufficient information is currently available, other than to assert that the hue most probably lies between 15° and 20°.
The leather was originally supplied by Connelly Brothers of London.
The edges of all wooden floorboard panels were lined with approx. 1" wide strips of black felt, folded partly under the woodwork and glued in place. The felt edges were (roughly) flush with the visible surface of the woodwork.
Regarding the rear arm rests - the whole recess, in which the armrest sits, is a separate pressing from the body and is held in place with four screws. The upholstered part of the armrest itself, was fitted to the recess, before the recess was fitted into the car body.
The parcel shelf of both the Briggs cars and the Barker cars is thin plywood, covered in headlining material.
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