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Front Seat Cover Kit (Pair)

Suitable Models: TR2

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The Front Seats are the most prominent item in your car – replacing these can make all the difference and make your car really stand out from the rest. Available in a variety of materials and colours – please see below for more in-depth descriptions, videos, and frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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From 1953 to October of 1955 around 8600 TR2 models left the factory production line in Coventry. The seats were a wide-backed bucket frame design – and featured two “Fixed” seats for the majority of the production run – with the “Tilting” seat only introduced during the TR3 cross-over period. The covers themselves were mostly supplied in a Leathercloth (Vynide) which is often confused with and substituted for Vinyl (Ambla). Some cars would have left the factory with Leather seat covers; albeit these would have most likely only have been supplied in Leather on the facings of the seat, with Leathercloth backs and surrounding areas. This is commonly referred to as “LeatherFaced” and should not be confused with Full Leather, which JSM can also offer.

The construction of the seat skins included a 4 pleat vertical squab and cushion design – with piping running around the inner and outer edges of the horseshoe. This piping was originally in the same colour as the main trim, unlike the later TR models which changed to white as a standard beading colour.

Templated from the original factory line covers, John Skinner Ltd has been the industry benchmark in quality and finish when restoring your Triumph TR2 seat assembly. Offering made-to-order kits from the widest range of colours and material options on the market – JSM can cater for all requirements whether it be to original factory-line specifications or a more bespoke look – and they arrive ready to be installed to your original bucket seat metal framework by either a professional trimmer, or yourself. You may wish to consider our seat padding kits and spring base cushion units to achieve the best results.

DETAILS

  • Available in Leather, Vinyl (Ambla) or Leathercloth (Vynide), or a mixture of these materials.
  • Two options of automotive-grade leather available to choose from – “grained” or “smooth” surface finish.
  • Genuine “tuck & roll” fluted pleats, into 18mm scrim-backed foam, creating definition in each pleat.
  • The piping/beading is made using Leathercloth (Vynide) where available, which was original for this era of manufacture.
  • JSM have the correct design for cushion base horseshoe shape that was used for the TR2 model; unlike many other suppliers who incorrectly use the same covers as the TR3 car.
  • Includes loose materials for recovering the metal surround of the base frame – suitable for both the fixed and tilting frame versions.

Why JSM?

  • Made in England, only 50 miles away from the original production line.
  • We source only the highest quality raw materials to manufacture our products – including leather from Italy and Scotland.
  • John Skinners offer the widest range of colour options on the market – including all the correct original colour combinations, as well as many more custom shades.
  • Worldwide material and colour samples service is available upon request, to ensure you get the look and finish your car deserves.
  • Our kits are manufactured using the same methods and templates that we have used to great success for 40+ years. Rest assured, we know they fit!
  • JSM has contributed to various notable Triumph restorations including TS01, and the much-publicised Triumph TR2 “Jabbeke“ MVC575 restoration project.
  • Access to help and advice when it comes time to fit the covers – we have been making and fitting these same covers for a long time – we know all the tricks, and we are more than happy to assist you or your trimmer should you get stuck.