The Type GK (SS87LC) is the beige option in the 345mm reclining group. The rest of the 345mm recliners are black in various combinations. The GK in beige is the exception. LC in the part number confirms the vinyl finish; there is no fabric or suede variant in this listing.
Beige works in original-specification restorations and in period-colour interiors where a black seat would look wrong. It also suits lighter carpets and headliners, where black can look heavier than intended. The GK at the 345mm bolt pitch is the straightforward route to beige in the reclining group without moving to the wider bolt spacing.
At £262.50, the GK sits above the TN and JW in price. The RK (SS 73 at £257.50) also offers beige, but uses the wider 405mm bolt pattern. If your fitting frame takes a 345mm pitch and beige is the colour, the GK is the only reclining steel-frame route to it at that bolt spacing. Steel frame, all heights and sizes, sliders included. Fitting frame purchased separately. 4-point harness compatible. Reclining backrest. No FIA competition approval. Part number SS87LC.
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 do I need to fit it to my car?
You need the car-specific frame for your vehicle, plus a sliding runner for fore-and-aft adjustment. Tell us your car and we will quote the complete fitting kit in one go. Our sliding runner guide covers the adjustment side.
Does it recline like a normal seat, and what about armrests?
Yes, the backrest reclines, which is the whole point of a sport recliner over a fixed bucket: support in the corners, comfort on the motorway, and access to rear seats. Armrests: not fitted on this model. Our recliner lineup comparison shows how the ranges stack up.
I am a bigger driver. Will it work for me?
Possibly, and it depends on the exact shell rather than the brand. We wrote a straight-talking guide on sport recliners for larger drivers from real showroom fittings, and if you send us your waist and height we will tell you honestly which recliners work at your size.
