EXHIBIT 23.1
 
                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
 
     We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement
on  Form S-3 (File No. 333-      ) of our reports dated January 25, 1996 each of
which include an explanatory paragraph that describes a change in the method  of
accounting for income taxes in 1993, on our audits of the consolidated financial
statements and financial statement schedule of AT&T Capital Corporation. We also
consent to the reference to our firm under the caption 'Experts'.
 
                                          COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
 
1301 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York
August 29, 1996