Two Auto Style Type Classic Vinyl with Headrest seats (SS52L-X2), £390 the pair. The Classic Vinyl (SS52L) is a fixed-back base-mount seat in vinyl with an integrated headrest. Buying the pair confirms both seats share the same production batch and finish. Check the individual listing for the specific colour included in this pair; the Classic Vinyl is available in black and beige.
Fixed-back seats give a stiffer shell than recliners at the same price, which provides slightly better lateral hold in corners without the reclining mechanism. The integrated headrest is part of the shell rather than an add-on. Vinyl cleans easily and does not hold heat as noticeably as fabric in a cold car in winter, though it warms up more in summer.
Steel frame, 345mm x 280mm bolt pattern, all heights and sizes, sliders for both in the box. Fitting frames purchased additionally, one per seat. 4-point harness compatible. The fabric version of the Classic with Headrest is the SS52Z if you would prefer fabric over vinyl. At £200 each the pair cost matches two singles. No FIA competition approval.
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.
