The Cobra Classic Tartan with Headrest (part ref CLH-S-Tar) is a fixed-back steel bucket with a separate adjustable headrest included, at £545.50. Five tartan colour options.
The headrest is a separate adjustable component above the backrest. At 710mm tall, 480mm wide, 480mm base, and 700mm deep, this is a compact seat that suits small classic British sports cars.
Weight is 6kg, which is lighter than the 8.7kg Classic RS in leather (ref CRS-M-BK-leather) and the 9.2kg Clubman 3D. In older cars where unsprung and interior mass matters to the character of the car, 6kg is a useful number.
This listing has five tartan options and includes the separate adjustable headrest. The Classic CS Tartan Edition also includes a headrest; its CS specification adds side lap-belt openings. Choose the seat specification as well as the pattern.
Base mount. A headrest does not by itself establish harness compatibility; confirm the exact seat configuration, belt routing and vehicle anchorage before ordering. If a specific tartan not in the five listed is needed, ask before ordering.
Have you written anything related to this?
Yes: The Cobra Classic Tartan Range: Every Seat, Eight Tartans, And How To Measure Your Classic For Them is worth a read before you order.
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?
A headrest and harness openings are separate features. Confirm the side-slot specification of the seat you order, along with the harness routing and vehicle anchorage. Tell us your planned setup before ordering; HANS compatibility also needs checking.
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.
