A pair of OMP Brands Hatch classic bucket seats. Part number HA757N-X2.
The Brands Hatch is OMP’s period bucket with corduroy centres, and the corduroy is what sets it apart from the Silverstone alongside it. Corduroy against vinyl outers is the trim that turns up in fast saloons of the sixties and seventies, and in a classic or a restomod it looks right in a way a modern competition shell never will.
It is also more comfortable to sit on than an all vinyl seat, and it does not go cold overnight in an unheated garage.
What it is and is not
Road and Track rated, with no FIA homologation. This is a fast road and show seat rather than a competition one. If the car is being scrutineered, tell us and we will point you at an approved shell.
Steel frame, fixed back so there is no recline and nothing to wear out, headrest included, four point harness compatible, and it works with a standard belt.
Fitting
Base mount, supplied as the seats only, so each side needs a vehicle specific sub-frame. Tell us the car.
Keep the original seats. In a car of this age they are part of the value, and a direct fit frame is a reversible installation.
The Silverstone is the same idea in plain vinyl if the corduroy is too much.
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.
