The Zandvoort is a steel-framed fixed-back bucket named after the Dutch circuit, and it is one of the most consistent sellers in the range. Part number SS01, £179.50 single. Available in black, blue, or red fabric. Weight is 7.38kg.
The seating position is different from a recliner. The Zandvoort puts you in the shell rather than on it: a deep sitting position with a wide leg support section that wraps underneath the thighs. There is no cushion available for it; the moulded shell is the sitting surface. Drivers used to a high-set road car seat sometimes find the lower position takes getting used to.
The Zandvoort is sized for drivers under 6ft and a 32 to 36 inch waist. Both limits apply and the fit is noticeable when they are not met. For a 28 to 32 inch waist, the K5 (SS36, £175) or K12 Small (SS62SZ, £186.50) are the correct seats. For a driver over 6ft who wants a fibreglass side-mount, the BS7 (SS12Z, £225) is the range option, though it is a different type of seat entirely.
The Zandvoort Vinyl (SS48L, £175.50) is £4 cheaper and black only. Where colour choice matters, the fabric version is the one to pick. Where black is fine and the vinyl will clean faster, the Vinyl is the marginally cheaper seat.
Base mount, sliders included. Road and Track approval. Suitable for 4-point harness.
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 under 6ft in height 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.
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.