Two Auto Style Type Retro vinyl seats in black and grey (SS 64LS – X2), £595 the pair. The single Retro (SS64) is the same seat sold individually. The Retro is not an asymmetric seat, so there is no driver-side or passenger-side selection to make. Both seats ship with integrated headrests and are the same specification. Black and grey is the calmer of the two Retro colour options; the black and red pair is also available at the same price.
Ordering both seats together confirms the trim matches exactly between driver and passenger sides. Small differences in vinyl shade or stitching can appear between separate single orders from different production runs, and a matched pair avoids that. Steel frame, 345mm x 280mm bolt pattern, reclining backrest, sliders for both seats in the box. Fitting frames purchased additionally; you will need one fitting frame per seat.
4-point harness compatible through the standard guide slots. All heights and sizes. No FIA competition approval. At £302.50 per seat, two singles would cost the same as this pair. The pair route simply guarantees the match.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Discover the Auto Style Type AK Reclining Sports Seat, and Auto Style Type Classic Bucket Seats Now Available to View 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.
