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Upgrading the seats in a classic car like the 1st generation Ford Mustang is one of the most effective ways to refresh the interior and improve the driving experience. The original seats, while iconic, often lack the comfort, support, and build quality modern drivers expect. That’s where the Cobra Le Mans Heritage seat steps in. It’s a stylish and subtle upgrade that blends in perfectly with the original interior but brings with it far better ergonomics, durability, and comfort.
Our customer’s Mustang build shows just how well this seat suits the car. It looks like it was made for the interior, with its fluted vinyl panels, minimal branding, and slim shape that complements the cabin’s original lines. And thanks to its low-profile design, it fits neatly without clashing with the B-pillars, door cards, or centre console.
Whether you’re restoring a Mustang to factory spec, building a weekend cruiser, or simply want a more supportive seat for longer drives, the Cobra Le Mans Heritage ticks all the right boxes. It offers that classic ‘60s and ‘70s GT look, and its modern structure means it’s ready for regular use. It’s also a great fit for owners looking for a reversible upgrade that doesn’t compromise the period feel of the car.
The 1st generation Mustang’s interior is a perfect example of where this seat shines, but it’s equally well suited to other vintage sports and muscle cars where space is tight and style matters.
The Cobra Le Mans Heritage Reclining Seat
The Cobra Le Mans Heritage seat is a modern classic. It’s based on Cobra’s standard Le Mans seat but takes the retro design a step further. The Heritage edition removes all branding for a clean look and features fluted centre panels that echo the style of factory-fitted sports seats from the 1960s and 1970s. The result is a subtle, elegant seat that slots perfectly into period interiors.
The steel frame construction provides excellent durability, while the reclining mechanism offers everyday comfort. This makes it ideal for classic car owners who still want adjustability and practicality. The seat is finished in high-quality vinyl, and there are multiple trim options available to suit the rest of your interior – including different colours and fluting styles to match your vision.
Key features:
- Steel frame construction
- Fluted centre panels with no logos
- Reclining mechanism for comfort and adjustment
- Slimline, retro design
- Vinyl trim in multiple colour options
- Base-mounted with a 291mm bolt pattern
Why Choose the Heritage Edition
Out of the entire Cobra Le Mans range, the Heritage version is the most tailored for retro builds. Its understated styling avoids clashing with the clean lines and vintage materials inside early-generation Mustangs. Unlike other seats in the range that feature modern branding or more aggressive bolsters, the Heritage edition is about preserving that classic feel while still offering the benefits of a modern seat structure.
For owners of 1st generation Mustangs and similar vintage cars, this seat helps maintain originality without sacrificing comfort.
Cobra produces a few variants of the Le Mans seat, but the Heritage edition is uniquely suited to classic car restorations and retro builds. The differences really come down to styling and materials. For example, a standard Cobra Le Mans seat often features modern touches like breathable spacer fabric center panels and an embroidered logo, great for a contemporary car, but not exactly a 1960s look. There’s even a Le Mans “Carbon Edition” and versions with armrests aimed at camper vans and off-roaders, which, again, serve specific purposes but look more modern.
The Heritage, by contrast, was designed to embrace vintage style wholeheartedly. It deletes the logo branding and uses classic-pattern upholstery that could be mistaken for an OEM seat from the golden muscle-car era. The result is a seat that doesn’t look aftermarket at all in your classic Mustang, it looks like it belongs there. Yet underneath that retro appearance, you still get the benefit of a newly-manufactured seat with modern reclining mechanisms, firm foam padding, and robust construction.
In short, the Heritage version gives you the best of both worlds: period-correct looks with modern comfort. Other Le Mans variants might stand out in a vintage interior, but the Heritage sits in the cabin naturally, as if Ford had offered a “Sports Seat” option back in 1965. For builders who want to upgrade a classic car’s driving experience without sacrificing originality in appearance, the Le Mans Heritage is the go-to choice.
Dimensions and Fitment in the Mustang
Older cars like the first-gen Mustang tend to have tighter cabins than most modern vehicles. The good news is the Cobra Le Mans Heritage seat was designed with compact, slimline dimensions, making it an excellent fit for smaller cockpits. You won’t have to worry about the seat fouling your door cards or transmission tunnel. Here are the key dimensions of the seat:
Main measurements:
- Shoulder Width: 540mm
- Base Width: 400mm
- Height: 820mm
- Seat Depth: 620mm
- Bolster Height: 220mm
Those proportions are quite modest, especially the width. At roughly 540 mm wide, the Le Mans Heritage is narrower than many modern sport seats. In our Mustang, this meant no interference with the door panels or the center console – the seat backs don’t rub on the interior trim at all. The relatively short depth (about 620 mm) also ensured the seat can slide on its runners without hitting the back seat or rear bulkhead. Essentially, the Le Mans Heritage’s slim profile allows it to slot right into a classic Mustang’s cabin with room to spare. It looks and feels like it was made for the car. And an added bonus: the compact size keeps the weight down to around 13 kg per seat, which is great for performance and handling.
Installation for the 1st Generation Mustang
To fit the Cobra Le Mans Heritage seat into our customer’s Mustang, we used a Planted Technology seat bracket designed specifically for the 1st generation model. These brackets line up perfectly with the car’s original floor bolt points for a direct installation with no cutting or fabrication required.
The Planted Technology bracket supports all three major bolt patterns found on aftermarket seats:
- 345mm wide (for standard base-mounted seats)
- 291mm narrow (for Cobra reclining seats and steel-frame bucket seats)
- 405mm wide (for Recaro and XL seats)
The Cobra Le Mans Heritage uses the 291mm pattern, so it’s a straight fit. For an adjustable setup, we paired it with a Cobra 291mm sliding runner that sits between the seat and bracket, giving the driver the ability to fine-tune their position.
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Why It Works So Well in the Mustang
The combination of Cobra’s thoughtful vintage design, the slimline seat shape, and the Planted frame’s vehicle-specific fitment means this is one of the best upgrades you can make to a 1st generation Mustang interior. It gives the car a fresh look without losing its retro character and adds a big dose of comfort and driving confidence.
Final Thoughts. A Great Seat for a Classic Build
The Cobra Le Mans Heritage reclining seat is a smart, stylish, and practical upgrade for any classic car build, especially the 1st generation Mustang. It respects the history of the car while offering a modern driving experience. From the high-quality construction to the subtle design cues and easy installation, it ticks all the boxes for retro car enthusiasts.
If you’re looking to upgrade your Mustang’s interior while staying true to its roots, the Cobra Le Mans Heritage seat should be at the top of your list.