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Carpets and Mats
Out of all the coloured interior trim for earlier Minis, carpets and other floor coverings are the area where it is most difficult - in many instances impossible - to replicate the original materials used. Neither the original-style moulded rubber mats nor the short-cropped Veltone carpet that formed the choice of floor coverings in the majority of 1960s Minis are available or likely to become available. However, for the relatively few early cars which used 'proper' carpet along with all later cars which used likewise, a good choice in modern, fire-safety regulations compliant materials is available and most popular colours can be purchased. Owners of cars fitted originally with moulded rubber mats or short-cropped Veltone carpet can easily therefore upgrade their interiors by selecting a carpet set from our range.

Original Rubber Mats
Many earlier cars, mainly Mk Is, Mk IIs, Vans and Pick Ups, didn't have carpets at all, as owners of those models probably realise. Instead they were specified with rubber mats moulded to the shape of the floor, which at the time would have been a cheaper option than carpet and more becoming of the basic nature of the Minis so fitted. It turned out that rubber mats were also more durable than carpet, at least until the rubber hardened with age and began to perish and break up, which it inevitably did in the end. Spotting original rubber mats in early Minis is therefore not a common occurance, and despite the best intentions of Mini specialist parts suppliers it is likely to stay that way. The relatively small demand there would be for mats (the majority of owners preferring carpet now anyway) coupled to the complexity and therefore expense of the tooling required to manufacture them precludes their reintroduction.

Original Veltone Carpets
More upmarket earlier Mini variants which were furnished with carpets most frequently had them made out of Veltone, a material with a low-density flock like appearance quite stiff to the touch, and backed sparingly with hessian sound deadening felt. Veltone carpets were prone to rucking up in the footwells and were not very durable, the fibres matting together like felt or wearing through after a few seasons of wear and tear and wet weather. Veltone is not in production today; some low-cost, very approximate representations in short-cropped 'fuzzy' nylon exist, more as budget items to carpet any age of Mini rather than as an intended Veltone copy with which to accurately carpet your revered Mk I. The reintroduction of real Veltone seems as distant a possibility as original rubber mats, and for the same reason - the low demand for it would not justify the expense of developing, manufacturing and stockholding the bulk raw material (it would have to be redeveloped with fire-retardant properties now anyway).

Original Twist Pile Carpets
Minis made in the 1960s not fitted with rubber mats and built both before and after the use of Veltone carpets came instead with twist pile carpet - an altogether softer and more luxurious material, whether made from wool as was first the case or from a wool-style synthetic mix, which was developed later to comply with fire regulations. All of the carpets from the late 1960s onwards in Minis were twist pile to one sort of weaving pattern or another, and it is twist pile that most of our carpet sets are made from today. Sound deadening was provided by felt or fire retardant foam panels, sometimes separate from the main carpet panels and at other times stitched or bonded to the back of them. The only major change between the 1960s and the end of Mini production was the fitment from 1997 onwards of a one piece fully moulded carpet, replacing the various separately fitted pieces used previously.

At time of writing, some original late model carpets and carpet sections are still available from the Rover parts organisation, although stocks are declining and not really being replenished, so it would be misleading for us to list them here. If however you have a Mini from the last - let's say - ten years of production and you are after an original carpet, contact us with the full model, year and colour details and we'll do an availability and price check for you and then order it in if you so wish. This last statement is especially inclusive of Cabriolet models; owners should note that our saloon carpet sets are not appropriate for Cabriolets because of the extra reinforcement panels present in the interior of those models.

Standard Carpet Sets - Saloons, Vans and Pick Ups
Conceived as a budget option for saloon owners, these carpet sets are made from short-cropped flock-like nylon in a choice of two colours: Black or Charcoal Grey. Having described them as 'budget', they are easily the equal of some of our competitors' deluxe carpet sets in terms of quality! Saloon sets include nine pieces: front floor, rear floor, bulkhead, two front wheel arch sections, two inner sill sections and two seat crossmember ends. The Van and Pick Up set contains different sections for the rear floor area. The tunnel area of the front floor carpet is cut and sewn to fit, but is not pierced for the gearlever - the choice of where to make the hole is yours. Rubber heel mats are fitted, as are seat leg pads on the saloon rear carpet. Our carpet underlay set can be used in conjunction with Standard floor carpets (see the 'Sound Insulation' section).

Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
1	SSC001	CARPET SET, Standard, Black	1	Saloon.
	SSC002	CARPET SET, Standard, Charcoal Grey	1	Saloon.
2	SVC001	CARPET SET, Standard, Black	1	Van with metal load floor and Pick Up.

Deluxe Carpet Sets - Saloons and Clubman Estates
These carpets are made from durable yet plush twist pile material and are available in a choice of eight colours: Black, Red, Grey, Brown, Green, Beige, Navy or Light Blue. Saloon sets include sections to cover the front floor, rear floor, bulkhead, front wheel arches, inner sills, seat crossmember (complete) and rear parcel shelf; Clubman Estate sets naturally exclude the parcel shelf section, but additionally include luggage floor carpets and rear seat squab carpets.

The Clubman Estate sets are not recommended for pre-1969 Travellers and Countrymans due to companion box differences. Correctly fitting carpet sets for Travellers and Countrymans are available as special orders - please contact us for details.

Similarly, the Van with wooden load floor and optional rear seat (which follows Estate models in most details) can be accommodated as a special order.

The front floor area in each carpet set has extra material sewn in to form the tunnel shape and includes sewn in rubber heel mats, while the rear floor section includes rivetted seat leg pads, as original. Floor sections are finished with vinyl-bound edges. Our carpet underlay set can be used in conjunction with Deluxe floor carpets (see the 'Sound Insulation' section).

Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
3	DSC001	CARPET SET, Deluxe, Black	1	Saloons.
	DSC002	CARPET SET, Deluxe, Red	1	Saloons.
	DSC003	CARPET SET, Deluxe, Grey	1	Saloons.
	DSC004	CARPET SET, Deluxe, Brown	1	Saloons.
	DSC005	CARPET SET, Deluxe, Green	1	Saloons.
	DSC006	CARPET SET, Deluxe, Beige	1	Saloons.
	DSC007	CARPET SET, Deluxe, Navy	1	Saloons.
	DSC008	CARPET SET, Deluxe, Light Blue	1	Saloons.
4	DTC001	CARPET SET, Deluxe, Black	1	Clubman Estate.
	DTC002	CARPET SET, Deluxe, Red	1	Clubman Estate.
	DTC003	CARPET SET, Deluxe, Grey	1	Clubman Estate.
	DTC004	CARPET SET, Deluxe, Brown	1	Clubman Estate.
	DTC005	CARPET SET, Deluxe, Green	1	Clubman Estate.
	DTC006	CARPET SET, Deluxe, Beige	1	Clubman Estate.
	DTC007	CARPET SET, Deluxe, Navy	1	Clubman Estate.
	DTC008	CARPET SET, Deluxe, Light Blue	1	Clubman Estate.

Moulded Carpet Sets - Saloons, Estates, Vans and Pick Ups.
Also available, but to special order only, are carpet sets with front floor sections fully moulded to follow the contours of the centre tunnel and toeboard. 1973 on saloon sets also include a rear floor carpet moulded to cover the handbrake mechanism; all other sets include a handbrake gaiter attached to the rear floor carpet. Additionally,the front floor carpet, rear floor carpet , front wheel arch carpets and bulkhead carpet are backed with sound-insulating felt. The sets also include inner sill carpets, a seat crossmember carpet and a full set of carpet fixing studs and clips. Separate sets for estate models (Traveller, Countryman and Clubman Estate) containing matching luggage floor and rear seat squab carpets are also available. The latter may also be fitted to Vans with wooden load floors and optional rear seats.

If you intend to order a moulded carpet set, please supply along with your order full details of your car's model, year, body type, gear change type/position and colour required. By providing all of this information, you will help us to ensure you get exactly the right product for your Mini. Please be advised that since moulded carpet sets are a special order, there will be a short delay after placing your order before you receive your goods.

Colours available include: Black, Red, Brown, Green, Biscuit, Navy and Powder Blue.

Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
5	CK960	CARPET SET, moulded (state colour required)	1	1959-73, Saloons with direct or remote gearchange.
	CK962	CARPET SET, moulded (state colour required)	1	1973 on, Saloons with rod gearchange.
6	CK970	CARPET SET, moulded (state colour required)	1	1960-73, Estates with direct or remote gearchange.
	CK955	CARPET SET, moulded (state colour required)	1	1973-82, Estates with rod gearchange.
7	CK971	CARPET SET, luggage area (state colour required)	1	1960-66, Estates; four piece set.
8	CK972	CARPET SET, luggage area (state colour required)	1	1966-82, Estates; two piece set.
9	CK974	CARPET SET, moulded (state colour required)	1	1960-75, Vans with metal load floor and Pick Ups with direct gearchange.
	CK973	CARPET SET, moulded (state colour required)	1	1976-84, Vans with metal load floor and Pick Ups with rod gearchange.

Carpet Fixings
Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
10	FAST001	FASTENER KIT, carpet, eight sets	1	Front and rear main floor carpets.
11	610624	STUD, Durable Dot	8	Front and rear main floor carpets.
12	RU608185	RIVET, stud to floor clip	8	Front and rear main floor carpets.
13	2H8445	SOCKET, carpet to floor stud	8	Front and rear main floor carpets.
14	14G8736	SPIKED RING, securing socket to carpet	8	Front and rear main floor carpets.
15	610624	STUD, Durable Dot	6	Estate models with one piece luggage floor carpet.
16	DXR412	RIVET, stud to luggage floor sides	6	Estate models with one piece luggage floor carpet.
17	2H8445	SOCKET, carpet to floor stud	6	Estate models with one piece luggage floor carpet.
18	14G8736	SPIKED RING, securing socket to carpet	6	Estate models with one piece luggage floor carpet.
19	UBS102	TRIM ADHESIVE, brush-on, 250ml tin	A/R
	UBS110	TRIM ADHESIVE, brush-on, 1 litre tin	A/R

Overmat Sets
We also stock a range of overmats specifically tailored for the Mini and fitting all models except 1997 on Minis with the one piece moulded carpet type. Available in Charcoal Grey, Black or Red, each overmat set includes four footwell mats made from heavy duty short pile carpet with bound edges. Each mat features a textured rubber backing to prevent slippage on the car's carpet.

Ill. No.	Part No.	Description	Qty. Rqd.	Remarks
20	CMS001	OVERMAT SET, four mats, Charcoal Grey	1
	CMS002	OVERMAT SET, four mats, Black	1
	CMS003	OVERMAT SET, four mats, Red	1

Monday:	09.00am to 17.30pm
Tuesday:	09.00am to 17.30pm
Wednesday:	09.00am to 17.30pm
Thursday:	09.00am to 17.30pm
Friday:	09.00am to 17.30pm
Saturday:	09.00pm to 12.00pm

Interior carpets

CARPET SET-MK1 & 2 SALOON ORIGINAL SPEC. VELTONE- RED

CARPET SET-MK1 & 2 SALOON ORIGINAL SPEC. VELTONE- DARK GREY

CARPET SET-MK1 & 2 SALOON ORIGINAL SPEC. VELTONE- BLACK

CARPET SET-CLUBMAN ESTATE-DELUX-LIGHT BLUE LHD

CARPET SET-CLUBMAN ESTATE -DELUXE-NAVY LHD

CARPET SET-CLUBMAN ESTATE -DELUXE-BEIGE LHD

CARPET SET-SALOON-DELUXE-LIGHT BLUE LHD

CARPET SET-SALOON-DELUXE-NAVY LHD

CARPET SET-SALOON-DELUXE-BEIGE LHD

CARPET SET-SALOON-DELUXE-GREEN LHD

CARPET SET-SALOON-DELUXE-BROWN LHD

CARPET SET-SALOON-DELUXE-GREY LHD

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