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Change Points
In the catalogue you will see changes between the use of two parts referred to by
dates. We have steered away from the traditional industry standard of listing change
points by chassis or commission number (they’re different, and the factory parts books
used both) because frankly they are so complicated on Minis. Austins, Morrises, Coopers
and Cooper S, Clubmans, 1275 GTs, Travellers, Countrymans, Vans and Pick Ups - they all
had different change points until 1984 (after which it got much more straight forward)
and to list change point numbers would often amount to half a page of numbers!
As a result, we’ve used years instead. While much more simple, we acknowledge that
using dates to portray change points is not perfect. For example, you probably know
the year of registration of your car but you might not know the all important year of
manufacture - the two aren’t necessarily the same, of course. Also, a revised part was
often introduced during a year rather than more conveniently at the beginning or end
of it. If you have difficulty in establishing which of two parts is right for your car, you
will find a list of Mini models production history at the end of this catalogue which
may help. If it doesn’t, (you guessed it) contact us, preferably with your chassis,
commission or engine number to hand, and we’ll do our best to sort it out for you.
Mini Interior Trim
Traditionally the most awkward area of a classic car to develop parts and a parts
catalogue for, interior trim for the Mini has proved to be no different. The similarity
in shape and fixing methods of trim between different models allows the Mini restorer
colour and material options never available when his or her car was new (though
having said that the factory accomplished many ‘mix and match’ exercises of their own
over the years), and the differing fortunes of original style trim materials in terms of
current availability, plus the inevitable multitude of changes wrought over a forty year
production life all add up to some complicated, but necessary, explanations on some of
the following pages. Not to mention the 50-odd limited editions, each with their own
unique trim, introduced through the 1980s and 1990s!
From the austere vinyl seats and millboard panels of the early saloons and vans,
through to the statutory leather-and-wool ambience of Riley and Wolseley models and
jazzy 60s-chic brocade of Supers and Coopers, the vast majority of trim for the first
decade of Mini production is available and listed here.
The first half of the 1970s saw all Minis upholstered in heat-welded vinyls which are
equally well replicated by what you can buy today, ignoring some minor detail
differences and one or two material colours of very questionable taste, probably better
left undisturbed back in the mists of time (oh, ok, who else remembers Limeflower?).
By the late 1970s, brushed nylon seat materials were the automotive industry norm for
seat covers. Higher trim level Minis followed the fashion, appearing first with ‘deckchair’
striped fabrics and then later plain colours; neither are now available, but fortunately
the early 1970s vinyls which really do look the part can be substituted - notes in the
relevant sections of the catalogue guide you to the alternatives that can be used.
Through the 1980s and 1990s the Mini was at last recognised by its manufacturer as
the classless design icon the public had taken to their hearts twenty years before, and
was marketed as such. This manifested itself in a steady move up market and in a
veritable blizzard of limited editions, each with its own interior trim materials, the
majority of them difficult or commercially unwise to replicate today.
A lot of late-model Mini trim replicated to date involves the leather options of the mid
to late 1990s and the much-sought-after Cooper ‘Black Lightning’ fabric; again, there
are notes in the relevant sections to guide customers as to when these products can
be used in substitution for other, unavailable, 1980s and 1990s Mini trim materials.
Contact Us
Somerford Mini Limited
Unit 2, Broadfield Farm,
Great Somerford,
Chippenham,
Wiltshire
SN15 5EL
Tel. 01249 721421
Fax. 01249 721316
e-mail spares@somerford-mini.co.uk
Opening Times
Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Saturday: 9.00am to 2.00pm
Sunday: Closed
Contents
Fascias - Instrument Housing and Face Level Air Vents 2
Fascias - Dashboard, Upper Fascia and Interior Mirror 4
Fascias - Switch Panel, Front Parcel Shelf and Console 6
Headlinings and Sun Visors 8
Interior Trim - Saloon 1959-69 10
Interior Trim - Saloon 1969-85 12
Interior Trim - Saloon and Cabriolet 1985 On 16
Interior Trim - Estates, Van and Pick Up 20
Front Seats 1959-69 24
Front Seats 1969-85 26
Front Seats 1985 On 28
Rear Seats - Saloon and Cabriolet 32
Rear Seats - Estates and Van 34
Seat Belts 36
Interior Carpets 38
Boot and Luggage Floor Trim; Sound Insulation 40
Chassis Plates and Decals 42
Tools, Manuals and Workshop Consumables 44
Mini Production History 46
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