Product Description
1973-1980 Ferrari 308GT4, Driver & Passenger Seat Belt Kit
Seatbeltplanet.com's™ 1973-1980 Ferrari 308GT4, Driver & Passenger Seat Belt Kit. 3 Point Retractable Lap & Shoulder Seat Belt Kit with End Release Buckle
- Retractable 3 Point Lap & Shoulder Belt
- End Release Buckle
- Driver & Passenger Seating Position
- Hardware not included
The Seatbelt Planet 1973-1980 Ferrari 308GT4 Driver & Passenger Seat Belt Kit, sold by Vintage Car Radio, solves a practical problem that many owners eventually face: the front seats of this mid-engine 2+2 no longer offer adequate restraint.
The 308GT4 was Ferrari’s attempt at a more usable exotic. The mid-mounted V8 still delivered the expected performance and soundtrack, while the Bertone body and longer wheelbase created space for occasional rear passengers. Drivers sat low, with a clear view over the angular bonnet and the engine stacked behind them. The car could cover real distance in reasonable comfort, yet the original belts never matched that dual role. Most surviving examples now have webbing that has faded and weakened, buckles that stick or release inconsistently, or belts that were removed during earlier work and never properly replaced.
This kit supplies a complete pair of 3-point belts made for the 308GT4’s front seats. The webbing is strong, UV-resistant polyester that holds its colour and strength over time. Several colour options allow a close match to common interior shades. The buckles are solid metal with a chrome finish and a positive, mechanical action. The hardware is designed to sit cleanly in the cabin rather than look like an obvious addition.
The belts are built to satisfy the performance requirements of FMVSS 209 for strength, stretch, abrasion resistance and buckle function. Adjustment range is wide enough to fit different drivers and passengers while keeping the low seating position that defines the car.
Installation uses the existing floor structure wherever practical. All necessary fasteners come with the kit. Only limited preparation is usually required. Critical point: use only the torque figures and sequence given in the instructions supplied with the kit. Correct tightening is essential for the system to work as intended.
Owners who still drive their 308GT4s regularly notice the difference immediately. The front seats gain proper three-point protection without changing the car’s balance, visibility or mid-engine character. The occasional rear seats remain available when needed, and the overall driving experience stays intact.
Vintage Car Radio supplies the full Seatbelt Planet kit with hardware and clear guidance, so the job remains straightforward for both professional fitters and competent owners.
The outcome is a quiet but effective improvement. The 308GT4 keeps every quality that makes it interesting; the front seats simply become properly equipped for the way the car is actually used. Order from Vintage Car Radio and bring the restraint system up to the level the rest of the car already occupies.
