The Type BH (SS 83) is a fixed-back steel-frame bucket seat sized for a 32 to 36-inch waist. That is a firm constraint: outside it the seat will not hold a driver correctly, so measure before ordering. Inside that range it is a black base-mount seat available in textile fabric or vinyl, with sliders included. No headrest. 4-point harness compatible.
The 32 to 36-inch window places the BH in the middle of the waist range across the Auto Style lineup. Slimmer drivers who suit a 28 to 32-inch waist should look at the K5 (SS36). Drivers who fall into the BH range but prefer a seat with no waist restriction will find most of the reclining range works for them; the BH trades the reclining backrest for a stiffer fixed shell at a similar price.
At £192 the BH sits between the Classic Fabric (SS52Z at £189.95) and the RT fibreglass (SS79ZG at £254.60). If the 32-36 inch fit is confirmed and a fixed-back steel seat is what you need, the BH is the practical option. Fitting frame purchased separately. No FIA competition approval. Part number SS 83.
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 sizes this seat for drivers with a 32in to 36in waist. 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 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. This shell is not shaped for HANS use, so if you run a head and neck device, look at the HANS-friendly seats in the range instead. 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.