MINI SEATS 1959-62

GREY FLECK DESIGN

During our research into the various trim options on the early Minis, we have come across all sorts of variations in trim colors and designs.  It is obvious that the design team at BMC were not sure what trim options would appeal to the customer in the early days of production, so all sorts of color and design configurations were used.  Bearing this in mind, we have decided that we shall not offer complete trim or seat kits at this stage, but ask you to tell us what you require to restore your car to its original condition.

The main trim design concept on these cars is the Grey Fleck material, which was used on the seat covers and most of the panels.  This material is now available exclusively from Newton Commercial, so we can finally offer the last piece in the jigsaw puzzle of your restoration.  Over the last couple of years we have studies cars at various Mini events and seen many variations.  There would seem to be three or four types of seat design, one being the traditional sewn pleated type and the other seam welded type created by High Frequency seam welding.  We can offer all of these types, but please bear in mind that the design can vary.  Please study our drawings carefully to check if your covers are the same, if not please advise and we shall do our best to make any alterations that are needed.  (Photographs of your original trim would be very helpful.)

The trim panels also vary considerably, in that, some door and rear quarter panels are in Grey Fleck and some in plain Dove Grey.  The dash area can also have different textured speedo panel and tray liners, some we have seen in fleck , some Dove Grey and some in grey headlining material.  The rear parcel shelf can also be of different colors.  We believe that all the headlinings of this period were in the Light Grey color, but they could also be of the slightly later Cream Crackle.

How you can see why we need you to advise us what you believe to be correct for your car.  Please study the following carefully and contact us first, so that we can discuss your requirements before you place your order.