Most comfortable period seat ?

[Metronick]

What’s generally accepted as the most comfortable and supportive period correct aftermarket seat for a mk1 ?

I’m putting together a car (with Safety Devices cage) to use on some long trips and suffer with a bad back with a seat with poor lumbar support, any first hand experience and advice from fellow sufferers gratefully received

Thanks

Nick

[251 ENG]

Factory recliners

Only problem with them is they are heavy and expensive

[Nevsmini]

Depends on the size of your backside

[Metronick]

Factory recliners

Only problem with them is they are heavy and expensive

Thanks Simon but want an aftermarket seat really with it being a ‘63 car

[Metronick]

Depends on the size of your backside

I’m a skinny guy so need some padding .....

[Fanfaniracing]

I have two Restall masterfit in my 62 Cooper and i wouldn't change for no money in the world.

Very comfortable and nicely adjustable

[Metronick]

I have two Restall masterfit in my 62 Cooper and i wouldn't change for no money in the world.

Very comfortable and nicely adjustable

Ok thanks, sounds promising, can you post a pic & do they fit a car with a cage ?
Cheers
Nick

[Polarsilver]

Contour 6 is the most comfy drivers seat i have ever used and it fits with my Cage .. other than i have some ex W&P mk1 Recaro,s which are my choice for distance driving in a GT without a Cage .
If you want Rear Seat access get a Microcell Recliner as it double folds forward & does fit with my Cage.
Think the choice of Seat issue is the "size" of the Driver/Passenger and where you will Drive your Car and length of that drive time ..and the amount you want to pay out cos none are cheap..

[Metronick]

Contour 6 is the most comfy drivers seat i have ever used and it fits with my Cage .. other than i have some ex W&P mk1 Recaro,s which are my choice for distance driving in a GT without a Cage .
If you want Rear Seat access get a Microcell Recliner as it double folds forward & does fit with my Cage.
Think the choice of Seat issue is the "size" of the Driver/Passenger and where you will Drive your Car and length of that drive time ..and the amount you want to pay out cos none are cheap..

Thanks

[Rusty old S]

Repro contour6 . I run two sets one in mk 1 fabric lines across , mk2 lines vertical to match rear seats, came from eBay( Works Escort User name) subframes inc Around £1000 to just had to alter the front hinge bracket and cut about 1 inch off rear legs to get another lower and then felt right

[LarryLebel]

I like the look of these seats.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUSTIN-MORRIS- ... _Auction=1

[hanlminiman]

Hi Nick
Seat comfort on LONG trips is something I have considered very carefully. When we went to Italy in 2019 we drove for miles & miles and miles without stopping often enough. The pain in the a**e was terrible and made much worse as, with full harness belts, there was very little wriggle room. I also have used Sparco high back seats which are not really comfortable enough for long trips and restrict access to the rear seat. You mentioned roll cage, will it include door bars?
Suggest low back reclining/folding seats with headrests. My latest seats are Contour which seem comfortable but time will tell.
Good luck on you search.
Cliff

[Metronick]

Repro contour6 . I run two sets one in mk 1 fabric lines across , mk2 lines vertical to match rear seats, came from eBay( Works Escort User name) subframes inc Around £1000 to just had to alter the front hinge bracket and cut about 1 inch off rear legs to get another lower and then felt right

Thanks that’s really useful, is there any chance of a photo?

[Metronick]

I like the look of these seats.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/AUSTIN-MORRIS- ... _Auction=1

Yes & thanks, but really need first hand experience of comfort before I commit

[Metronick]

Hi Nick
Seat comfort on LONG trips is something I have considered very carefully. When we went to Italy in 2019 we drove for miles & miles and miles without stopping often enough. The pain in the a**e was terrible and made much worse as, with full harness belts, there was very little wriggle room. I also have used Sparco high back seats which are not really comfortable enough for long trips and restrict access to the rear seat. You mentioned roll cage, will it include door bars?
Suggest low back reclining/folding seats with headrests. My latest seats are Contour which seem comfortable but time will tell.
Good luck on you search.
Cliff

Hi Cliff, that’s really useful, thanks.
I’ve no door bars fitted.
Could I trouble you for a photo of the Contours?
Cheers
Nick

[Pete]

I had Restall Type 1s in smooth vinyl and didn’t find them that comfy but depends on your build, they did also get very sweaty on the back . The ambla type are better in that respect. I also tried out a works style fibreglass bucket and despite the lack of padding found that super comfy. Car Hood Co high backs also. I also find a Karobes covered std seat a lot more comfortable that it sounds!

[InnoCooperExport]

I had Restall Type 1s in smooth vinyl and didn’t find them that comfy but depends on your build, they did also get very sweaty on the back . The ambla type are better in that respect. I also tried out a works style fibreglass bucket and despite the lack of padding found that super comfy. Car Hood Co high backs also. I also find a Karobes covered std seat a lot more comfortable that it sounds!

I bought the seats for my Inno from a guy who had fitted Mk1 Restalls in his car in lieu of the original Inno seats. He urged me to try them because they were "sooo much better". I wasn't too impressed to be honest. A bit flat for my liking, I find the Innocenti seats much more comfortable; though they are unsuitable for the period seat requested by the OP as they weren't introduced until the 70s.

[Metronick]

I had Restall Type 1s in smooth vinyl and didn’t find them that comfy but depends on your build, they did also get very sweaty on the back . The ambla type are better in that respect. I also tried out a works style fibreglass bucket and despite the lack of padding found that super comfy. Car Hood Co high backs also. I also find a Karobes covered std seat a lot more comfortable that it sounds!

Cheers Pete

[Metronick]

quote=Pete post_id=271811 time=1615129082 user_id=218]
I had Restall Type 1s in smooth vinyl and didn’t find them that comfy but depends on your build, they did also get very sweaty on the back . The ambla type are better in that respect. I also tried out a works style fibreglass bucket and despite the lack of padding found that super comfy. Car Hood Co high backs also. I also find a Karobes covered std seat a lot more comfortable that it sounds!

I bought the seats for my Inno from a guy who had fitted Mk1 Restalls in his car in lieu of the original Inno seats. He urged me to try them because they were "sooo much better". I wasn't too impressed to be honest. A bit flat for my liking, I find the Innocenti seats much more comfortable; though they are unsuitable for the period seat requested by the OP as they weren't introduced until the 70s.
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Thanks for that

[Peter Laidler]

I've driven my Rover RCSport-500 to Dusseldorf and back several times, stretching its legs a bit. Break on the ferry or shuttle of course plus fuel and bog stops. I'm getting on a bit but quite slim and find the RCS seats quite pleasant. Mind you, I'm not sure how they'd feel if I was of 'salad dodging' size. Yep, they seem quite comfy for an 800 mile day trip with a couple of stops