The Mirco Classic bucket seat in velour, 290. Fibreglass, fixed back, side mount, integrated headrest, lateral head support, no armrests, four point harness compatible, for a 32 to 36 inch waist and a driver under six feet. Road and track; not FIA homologated. One sold.
Classic, without the FIA label
The homologated Mirco Classic is 317 and has 26 sales. This is the same period-styled shape at 290 for a car that does not race: a restored saloon, a Mini used on the road, a show car. Listed with head support and an integrated headrest, so it holds you more than the Classic-S at 270. Six photographs.
The 27 question
For 27 more the FIA version carries the label. If there is any chance the car goes into a scrutineered class, spend it.
Colour, cloth, mounting
Black velour as standard, black with blue, grey or red if you like, anything else on request, and the shell in seven colours. Name embroidery is an option. You are buying the seat by itself: it side mounts, so side mounts and a frame for the car are the other two lines. Four point harness. Under six feet is Mirco’s height guide. Say which car.
Have you written anything about this exact product?
Yes, we have covered this exact product: Mirco Classic FIA Is Now on Display At GSM Performance, and New Mirco Classic FIA Seat Now Online. 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 side-mount seat: it hangs between side brackets, the motorsport-style stack with fine height and angle control. 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.