At least three pattern types of vinyl was used to make the headlining for Australian assembled Minis. I'm trying to establish the various styles and the dates they were used in production.

All models of Mini used the same headlining in the same period, meaning there was no difference for a Cooper S versus Mini K versus Mini Matic, etc.

I'm told type 1 (below) was used originally and then Type 2 replaced it, sometime in the late 1960's, but this is what needs confirmation.

Type 3 appeared in the 1970's during the Clubman / Leyland Mini era.

My August 1970 Cooper S has Type 2 fitted.

What do you think?

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

My 1969 Mk2 looks different again.

Thanks for the image.

Part of this discussion is to pinpoint the factory trims versus aftermarket trim. Not suggesting yours is a later aftermarket type by the way. I don't know but learning from this chat.

Be aware I posted on the Ausmini FB Group and there's been lots of responses.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2503682 ... 1879920567

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

Not being in the 21st century, I am unable to use FB Group.

Hood lining from my 3/70 S.

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1970 Mk2 Cooper S under restoration

ausdino, your looks the same as mine but mine needs a good clean.

So does mine, it has been sitting folded up since 1983.

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1970 Mk2 Cooper S under restoration

My late 68 build MK1 S has type 1 headliner pattern.

Miniron

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68 build Mk1 Cooper S
72 Clubman GT project. Total restoration required

A sample of the closest pattern to type 2 has arrived and shown below. The manufacturer says the embossing can be adjusted so it is less pronounced and so more like the original.

What do people think?

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

I like 'B' but needs to be modded.

I wonder if the original was closer to the new sample but has “stretched “ over time?

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ex-NSW Police 1970 MK II Cooper S
VMCI #43

You could be right. But the new one has too many fat bits.

Looks like too me that when the vinyl material has gone through the heated embossed drum roller that they have applied to much heat and pressure, hence the over embossed look.

This is out of my 67, do you think this would be orignal

No