'69 Mark III (11-68 production) Trunk carpet color

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'69 Mark III (11-68 production) Trunk carpet color

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I'm going to get a new trunk liner set for my 11-68 built Mark III, but the two color choices are Charcoal and Smoke. Honestly i have no idea what the difference is. Does anyone recall if the Mark's carpets were either made darker in later years, or lighter. I dont think the carpet was keyed to the color of the car, but i think they much have changed it at some point in the run. THANKS ed
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I’d go to Jim Wallace of Leather Restorations. He will make a set for you exact as original. Then, there is no question it would be correct.
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I am assuming there is not trunk carpet in yours?
This shot is of my March 1970 built 1970 Mark III. This shot was taken when I bought it in 2014. I assume it is original as the vehicle was fairly well cared for. (BTW the jack is not original)

I would call that charcoal, but what do I know?

If you are buying, I would also assume the seller would know what they are selling and the variations. Sadly many sellers don;t know what they are selling only something about it and not the whole story.

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There is carpet in mine but i cant see pics of the sellers samples. There is carpet in mine but old and dirty...I can say that your carpet does look darker than mine. When i go back down to see the car I'll have to get a good look at mine and by comparing it to your photo i will definietly be able to make a choice, so thanks for the pic!!
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Thanks for the tip to check out Jim Wallace....
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Update I got a set from Jim Wallace and it's perfectly made i highly recommend him. Color is as close as he can find based on currently available materials.
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