Today’s safety technology and your classic car

It’s the most wonderful time of the year - the start of the car show season! Now is the time when shows, cruise-ins, club activities, and sunny day pleasure drives will begin to dominate your free time. With more time behind the wheel comes a greater risk for being involved in an accident. You might look cool driving in your classic, but does it have the modern day technology to keep you safe?

Many classic cars already have lap (2-point) belts installed. These do not offer as much protection in an accident as a 3-point safety belt system. Studies have shown that the forces applied to the human spine in an accident while wearing only a 2-point lap belt are significantly more severe and result in more long-term injuries. The modern 3-point system consists of a retractor assembly that feeds the belt webbing in and out of the retractor mechanism. In the event of an accident, the retractor freezes or locks the webbing in place, keeping the upper body from jerking forward into the steering wheel or dashboard. 

RetroBelt USA offers classic car owners an alternative by offering 3-point seatbelt systems. With an extensive assortment of hardware, including 15 webbing colors and aviation style lift-lock chrome buckles, their seatbelt systems will blend with virtually any interior. RetroBelt USA’s mission is to provide a federally approved combination of today’s safety technology with yesterday’s classic car.

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