Wanted source for carpets

[Austin Healer]

The source for carpets at Sunbeam Specialties has died. Rick has no idea when he will be able to get new sets. Classis Sunbeam in NY has sets with heel mats on both sides which isn't right. Prestige Autotrim isn't sure if their kit is MK1 based or for later cars and advised me not to order from them, which I thought was a very bizarre marketing position!! Can't seem to get a hold of Martha... Called MacGregor, he wasn't aware there was a difference in the carpets mk1 vs. later cars, and kept asking which series, as in Alpine. Not a good sign, and he orders them out of the UK... so probably from Prestige...

Anyone got any ideas of where to source a set of carpets for my MK2

 

[boss-tiger]

I ordered Tiger luxury wool carpet set thru SunbeamAlpineTigerSpares.co.uk which looks good and simple test fit seems good. Did not install yet, still doing pre-paint prep work on car.

 

[Austin Healer]

I ordered Tiger luxury wool carpet set thru SunbeamAlpineTigerSpares.co.uk which looks good and simple test fit seems good. Did not install yet, still doing pre-paint prep work on car.

says 2-3 months lead time. how long did it take for your order?

 

[Theorangetiger]

If you can't find a maker, how about sourcing the raw materials, making patterns and have an upholstery shop make them up? I would think the wool carpet, padding and vinyl for the borders shouldn't be too hard to find but getting the correct vinyl for the heel mat might be more challenging. There are no molded sections, everything is flat so that just means cutting and stitching.
I know my upholstery guy would do a great job of it.
I was fortunate to get what must have been one of the last MKI sets from SS and am in the process of installing it so right now I am immersed in the details of Tiger carpets.

 

[pfreen]

I bought a carpet set for my Lotus Europa from Automat in N Y. https://www.autointeriors.biz/Carpeting/2006_AutoMat_Carpet_PDFs/2006_AutoMat_Import_Carpets.pdf
It was excellent. They have been in business since 1956.
They have Sunbeam Tiger carpets.
I just installed the carpet set from SS and although it fit well, there was some binding which needed restitching. There was none of that from Automat.

 

[Austin Healer]

If you can't find a maker, how about sourcing the raw materials, making patterns and have an upholstery shop make them up? I would think the wool carpet, padding and vinyl for the borders shouldn't be too hard to find but getting the correct vinyl for the heel mat might be more challenging. There are no molded sections, everything is flat so that just means cutting and stitching.
I know my upholstery guy would do a great job of it.
I was fortunate to get what must have been one of the last MKI sets from SS and am in the process of installing it so right now I am immersed in the details of Tiger carpets.

nearest upholstery shop over 200 miles away...

I bought a carpet set for my Lotus Europa from Automat in N Y. https://www.autointeriors.biz/Carpeting/2006_AutoMat_Carpet_PDFs/2006_AutoMat_Import_Carpets.pdf
It was excellent. They have been in business since 1956.
They have Sunbeam Tiger carpets.
I just installed the carpet set from SS and although it fit well, there was some binding which needed restitching. There was none of that from Automat.

looked at the automat site. I'll have to call them as they list one carpet set for all tigers and the Mk1a and Mk2 are different from the Mk1.

 

[pfreen]

What model is the carpet set for?

 

[Austin Healer]

What model is the carpet set for?

My car is a MK2

 

[boss-tiger]

I think it was about 6 weeks, came fairly quick - they have made when ordered I was told (i.e. they do not keep in stock)

 

[pfreen]

I kept the original carpet from my 1a which may help you wherever you were going to buy from.

 

[Theorangetiger]

nearest upholstery shop over 200 miles away...

That presents a problem

 

[1949FL]

I have had really good luck with this UK company. Make sure they deduct the VAT tax. Go to: https://sunbeamcarparts.co.uk/
I think they can provide assistance. You can purchase original type carpet or budget stuff, depending on what your finish is desired. I have purchased many parts from them, however not carpet as my Mark 1a has a Martha Wheat (Christenson) interior.
Jim

 

[Austin Healer]

That presents a problem

what I get for living in the middle of nowhere.....

 

[Austin Healer]

I have had really good luck with this UK company. Make sure they deduct the VAT tax. Go to: https://sunbeamcarparts.co.uk/
I think they can provide assistance. You can purchase original type carpet or budget stuff, depending on what your finish is desired. I have purchased many parts from them, however not carpet as my Mark 1a has a Martha Wheat (Christenson) interior.
Jim

still trying to get a response from Martha....

 

[0neoffive]

still trying to get a response from Martha....

I have a complete MK 1A set here from Martha and I simply bring it to our interior guy and have him copy the pieces for me.

 

[Austin Healer]

finally made contact with Martha today!

 

[catatonic]

Is Martha still in the business of making Tiger interiors? Does she produce all of the interior pieces?

 

[0neoffive]

Is Martha still in the business of making Tiger interiors? Does she produce all of the interior pieces?

Very, very good quality workmanship. Highly recommend.

 

[Austin Healer]

Is Martha still in the business of making Tiger interiors? Does she produce all of the interior pieces?

She made me a set for my Mk2 last year. I'm pleased with the fit and quality

 

[catatonic]

What is the best way to contact her?