Restall Master fit bucket recliner

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green&white
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Restall Master fit bucket recliner

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What would one expect to pay for a single seat these days in very good original condition original covers.
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Upwards of a 1000 for a useable seat these days
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I believe Nippycars is making them:

https://nippycarsonline.com/product/re ... ning-seat/

Haven’t seen a picture of the finished article that I’m aware of, but I’m sure it’ll be top notch quality in line with their other goods!
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There was one at Beaulieu and it looked very close to my genuine ones. The plain black handles are a giveaway but otherwise very good. A good original is worth more of course
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I have just purchased an original drivers seat from a elderly gentleman that used to rally a 1275'S' in the '60's

I understand the seat has been in storage since the mid '70's a remarkable find.

The condition is totally original and is in remarkable condition for the age a real time warp item.
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green&white wrote: Sat Aug 17, 2024 2:52 pm I have just purchased an original drivers seat from a elderly gentleman that used to rally a 1275'S' in the '60's

I understand the seat has been in storage since the mid '70's a remarkable find.

The condition is totally original and is in remarkable condition for the age a real time warp item.
Lovely, I have a pair with a similar story. Only used a few times a years for rallies in our ownership. They were fitted from new in early 64 and are remarkable. Wonder what you paid and dare I ask, any pics please?

BTW I know of a new one still in its box!!!
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I tried to download pictures but apparently the file is too large.

Planning on listing the seat, for sale as I no longer have a MK1 once I get around to it.
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