Mk1 Escort Seats

[FrankC]

Looking to get new seats for my “early” shell mk1 but can’t decided which ones to go for.

The car came with contour style seats with headrests as per listed on eBay & works escort parts but removed them as the back sat too upright so felt uncomfortable and my head wasn’t far off the roof (I’m only 5 10”)

They also sell a non headrest version (low back) style similar to what BaileyMex has fitted to his car but worried I’ll have the same height problem with these seats so was looking at the “rs1600 contour” seats. 
Anyone using the rs1600 contour seat that could give any feedback ?

Ill try add pics below of the ones I had (headrest version) , the ones I’m considering (rs1600 contour) & the non headrest similar/ same as BaileyMex has fitted to his car

Cheers

Frank

 

Edited June 17, 2025 by FrankC

[FrankC]

Currently have rs turbo recaro seats fitted that are very comfortable and sit low enough for plenty of head clearance but considering how much it’ll cost to get them upholstered to match the rear seats I’m looking into a more period looking seat that fits the existing seat mounts

[FrankC]

Pictures of what I had fitted compared with BaileyMex’s seats (Thanks for the pic!)

As you can see the headrest version sit very upright at the back but can’t tell from the picture if the non headrest equivalent are any different. Look the same just without the headrest tbh…
RS1600 Contour seat looks a bit more reclined and also has a different style base which looks like I’d sit lower in the seat/car !?

[BaileyMex]

13 minutes ago, FrankC said:

Pictures of what I had fitted compared with BaileyMex’s seats (Thanks for the pic!)

 

Happy to help, and good luck with the seat hunting!

[FrankC]

👍 Cheers

[FrankC]

I’m hoping some of you guys have sat in these different seats for any comparison or feedback, esp the rs1600 version.