Ridgard Past
Ridgard Classic Seats was established in the early 1970s by Bob Ridgard when he arrived from South Africa to the UK. Working with some of the top teams in racing, as racing cars became faster in a straight line but more importantly in the corners, Bob pioneered and perfected the steel frame design, using full suspension for back and base, safety belt locators and developed the first seat to have head support. All now universally used.
Exhibiting around the World throughout the 70’s and 80’s, Ridgard Classic Seats built a strong reputation for design, safety and quality.
Ridgard Today
Today we aim to keep the same high standards that established Ridgard Classic Seats.
We look at using the latest materials available for both frame and cover production. Our offer has broadened to not only supply hand made seats, but a whole car trimming service. We want to complement your seat choice with carpets, door cards and other pieces of trim.
We are looking forward to the future and will be developing new models as we progress.
Sam Browne, Managing Director
Ridgard Future
We have been hugely encouraged at the response following Ridgard Classic Seats’ return to the market. This response has given us the confidence to look and plan for the future, which we are excited about.
It is our mission to keep up to date with the changing materials and fashion statements of cover designs.
We are developing our RS10 seat for the Austin Healey 3000, which has a narrower seat base, but maintains the wide cushion comfort and back support, keeping the traditional bucket seat styling.
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