The OMP Classic is a retro-styled bucket seat that takes its look from 1970s competition cars, though the HA737E is approved for road and track use rather than FIA competition. Buying the HA737E-X2 means getting a matched pair in one order, which is the logical choice for a full cabin swap on a period car or a build that needs to match front to front.
Each seat in the pair uses a tubular steel frame for rigidity. The cover mixes velour across the centre section and vinyl at the sides, the combination that reads as period-correct from outside the car and sits comfortably for road use. A headrest is included. Fixing type is base mount at 345mm x 271mm, so these drop straight onto OMP and Sparco frames without adapters.
The Classic is at the accessible end of the OMP seat range. It is not a competition seat: there is no FIA homologation, the side bolsters are modest, and harness compatibility stops at four-point. For a road car that sees track days occasionally, it works. For a car entering timed competition where the series specifies FIA-rated seating, you need a seat with current FIA 8855-1999 or 8862-2009 approval.
Brackets are not included. The seat mounts at base-mount pitch only, so the correct OMP frame or a compatible frame at 345mm is required.
Buying a matched pair at £520 is the same cost as two singles ordered separately. The advantage of the pair listing is one delivery, one order reference, and a pair from the same production run.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Discover Our OMP Classic Bucket Seat Line-Up, and Can I Fit OMP Classic Seats Into My Classic Mini?. 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.
