Product Description

1958-1971 Austin Healey Sprite, Driver & Passenger Seat Belt Kit 2 Point Non-Retractable Lap Seat Belt Kit with Lift Latch Buckle

Seatbeltplanet.com's™ 3 Point Retractable End Release Seat Belt for Sprite

• Easy to install seat belt replacement kit for driver or passenger seat
• Meets Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards 209 & 302
• Our seat belts are sold individually for one person only
• Proper mounting hardware included
• Our floor anchor points have a 0.510" hole that will accommodate a 7/16", 1/2" or 12mm bolt
• Matching colored components for the below webbing colors (all others will have black):
  • • Red plastics on Red, Flame Red, Maroon, Red Wine,
    • Tan plastics on Tan, Desert Tan, Medium Beige, and Camel
    • Dark blue plastics on Navy
    • Gray plastics on Grey and Silver
  • Thread:
    • Matching thread colors on: Red, Flame Red, Maroon, Red Wine, Wine & Roses, Tan, Desert Tan, Med Beige, Navy, Powder Blue, Cobalt, Grey and Silver.
    • White Thread on: Wysteria, Lime Green, Orange, Ivory and White
    • Black thread on all others
    • All seat belts produced with Chrome plated end fittings
    • Male & female sides are measured from center of mounting hole to end of female buckle
    • All seat belt measurements have a +/- 1" tolerance

1958-1971 Austin Healey Sprite, Driver & Passenger Seat Belt Kit – 2 Point Non-Retractable Lap Seat Belt Kit with Lift Latch Buckle

The timeless 1958-1971 Austin Healey Sprite—iconic in its Bugeye, Sprite Mk II, and later forms—captures the essence of lightweight British sports car joy with its nimble handling, open-air freedom, and charming simplicity. For enthusiasts who want to blend authentic vintage style with dependable modern safety, the Seatbelt Planet 2 Point Non-Retractable Lap Seat Belt Kit with Lift Latch Buckle stands out as a premier upgrade. This driver and passenger kit delivers classic restraint that honors the Sprite's heritage while providing essential protection.

Seatbelt Planet, renowned for quality classic car safety gear, designs this non-retractable 2-point lap belt kit to meet or exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 209 and 302. The premium webbing offers a broad palette of colors—black for timeless elegance, vibrant red for spirited flair, or custom matches to restore your interior's original look. The signature lift latch buckle, with its aircraft-inspired chrome finish, provides a satisfying, positive engagement that's easy to operate even with driving gloves or during quick cockpit access on a sunny drive.

This kit's non-retractable design keeps things straightforward and period-appropriate, avoiding the bulk of modern retractors that can clutter the Sprite's compact, minimalist cabin. The belts position low across the hips for effective restraint during enthusiastic cornering—vital for a car famed for its go-kart-like agility—while preserving legroom and the open, airy feel so beloved in top-down motoring. Available with bolt-down or snap hook anchors (including mounting hardware), installation is remarkably user-friendly, adapting seamlessly to the Sprite's floorpan, sills, or frame mounts without major alterations.

Owners rave about the kit's clean integration and authentic appearance. The lift latch offers a vintage click that's both secure and evocative of the era's engineering, while the durable materials resist UV fading, fraying, and wear from frequent use or exposure. Many Sprite restorers and daily drivers note the belts' longevity, with smooth buckle action, strong stitching, and no noticeable stretch over time—making this a reliable, worthwhile investment.

Whether finishing a concours-level restoration, upgrading a weekend roadster, or ensuring safety for British car events and tours, this Seatbelt Planet kit excels at merging classic aesthetics with practical, peace-of-mind protection. It maintains the Sprite's uncluttered charm while delivering modern restraint standards in a package that's easy to install and built to last.

Vintage Car Radio highly recommends the Seatbelt Planet 1958-1971 Austin Healey Sprite 2 Point Non-Retractable Lap Seat Belt Kit with Lift Latch Buckle to fellow enthusiasts seeking top-tier quality, straightforward fitment, and enhanced safety without compromising the car's legendary character.