The cheapest fixed-back seat in the Corbeau retro range. A steel frame shell in vinyl or leather, available with black, red, or white piping on the perimeter, with or without a headrest, and in standard or wider Excel width. Part code 120804.
The Classic was built for the kit car and classic market, and it remains the seat that ends up in Minis, Spitfires, Midgets and early Triumphs where the original buckets have worn or the owner wants something sportier. The leg support is reasonable for a steel frame seat, and the bolster holds a driver through a bend without going as far as the Alpine’s cord panels or the GT8’s highback. The leather option lifts the interior feel without demanding a full trim upgrade elsewhere.
Base mount, 4-point harness compatible, Corbeau standard bolt pattern. The piping colours and headrest options let you match an existing interior without cost. If the plain vinyl Classic looks too simple, the GT4 adds the pressed eyelet back panel detail for £10 more. The Alpine adds cord centre panels and a stronger retro character at £100 more.
Price is for one seat. Brackets are not included.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Ford Anglia Restoration With Corbeau Classic Seats, and Highly Discounted Corbeau Classic Bucket Seat In-Store. That is first-hand coverage from our own builds and showroom, not brochure copy.
Will I fit in this seat?
The maker lists no driver size restriction on this seat, so it suits the full range of heights and waists. Those are the paper numbers; how a seat actually feels to sit in and climb out of is a different question, and our showroom team sit in these seats every day, so call us with your height and waist and we will give you the honest answer.
What kind of car suits this seat?
Classic and retro vehicles, which is exactly what this shell is designed around. The low-back retro style belongs in a period build, not a modern car, however tempting the weight figure looks. If you are kitting out a modern road or track car, we will point you at the right modern shell instead.
Is this seat FIA approved?
No, this is a road and track day seat rather than a homologated competition seat. For events that require an FIA seat, look at the FIA-approved shells in the range, and ask us if you are unsure what your series needs.
What do I need to fit it to my car?
This is a base-mount seat: it bolts down through its base, the simpler stack for road cars. You will need the car-specific frame, and a sliding runner if you want fore-and-aft adjustment. Our guide on base mount versus side mount walks through the whole stack, and tell us your car and we will quote the full kit.
Does it work with harnesses and a HANS device?
The shell takes 4 point compatible. If you are planning the full seat, harness, and HANS setup, tell us the car and we will spec it end to end.
How do I know it will feel right, not just fit on paper?
Fair question, because makers publish widths and weights, never feel, and two seats with identical numbers can feel nothing alike in the car. We keep the ranges on display in the Nottingham showroom, you are welcome to come and sit in them, and if you cannot get to us, call and describe your build, as the team sit in these seats every day. Our head support measurements guide shows the kind of real-world data we collect.
