RansomEli Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 These are my two favorite old-car T-shirts. The first is from a long-gone shop in San Diego. The Franklin shirt is from the Franklin museum in Tucson (a hidden gem if you're ever in the area). Heaven forbid I actually work on cars in these shirts. They're just too valuable to me. Anyone have their favorite T-shirts to share? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 My very old T-shirt from my very old Citroen Days: "I THINK YOUR CAR LOOKS FUNNY TOO !" 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Roth Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 ANOTHER SHIRT FROM THE 1970s: "THE ONE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS - WINS !!" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Carl Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) I believe that is the easiest question I have ever been asked. Picture taken during the 1924's first West Coast cruise, Immediately after wheels on ground after transport from Eastern Ohio. T-shirt made for me by my friends "Hillbilly Willy" (who went with me to bring the Cad back - I deeply regret not having it prepped to drive across the country under its own power), and his wife Dianne. But I have shown this seldom worn T-shirt here before, so here is a cap with my name on it, too : Yo's truly, - Cadillac ' P.S. The only 2 years I have been to Hershey, I have worn pizza box sign boards over my raincoat with my Cadillac parts wish list. Had hoped to make 2021, but if I ever get there again, I will wear these and stay out of the rain. I know some of you must have been right next to me without my having the pleasure of meeting you. Can't put the miles on anymore, long wish list has become a short bucket list, so hope to see you in the Corral, or at the show. - CC Edited June 3, 2020 by C Carl (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playswithbrass Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 This gets the heart rate going with a lot of people until they get to know what cars I have! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gossp Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLynskey Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 If you're wondering, this Packard is older than me. Don 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) It is HARD to be HUMBLE when you own a HEMI. my girlfriend back in 89 made it for me. I’ll have to find it and take a picture. Edited June 3, 2020 by alsancle (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.H.Boland Posted June 3, 2020 Share Posted June 3, 2020 I bought this one back when I had my fire engine. Can't remember which muster. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsancle Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 I found it. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) Edited June 4, 2020 by Steve_Mack_CT (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 We both have a few of these but I didn't want to break the camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Jim 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle_Buck Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Green Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Hard to pick just one. Have 300 plus tee shirts some dating back to the 70's. Here is one of my favorite car related shirts. The other shirt was underneath it is from TMI. I was there the day after the accident. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Bond Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 I also have a "collection" of T-shirts (and sweat shirts). It's hard to pick a favorite but this one brings back memories galore. Do you remember the year of the "BIG MUD" at Hershey? 1976. In 1977 a vendor brought out these and they sold out quickly. Mine is pretty well worn and stained now, but is a souvenir from those days that I'll never get tired of looking at. May eventually frame it, or make a pillow, or something. Anybody else got one? I think it was shortly after I bought this that sales of souvenir items became restricted. Think I'll contact Hershey Region and see if we can come up with some ideas for next year's shirts. Terry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE A Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 My favorite says "My wife says if I buy one more Crosley, she's going to leave me. I'm sure going to miss her". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Here's the old car shirt I want to make: 6 VOLTS: Half the potential difference, twice the manliness! 😄 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 This one was from my father in law, a retired Snap-On dealer. The real magic is making the customer’s money disappear! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gossp Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 23 hours ago, Terry Bond said: I also have a "collection" of T-shirts (and sweat shirts). It's hard to pick a favorite but this one brings back memories galore. Do you remember the year of the "BIG MUD" at Hershey? 1976. In 1977 a vendor brought out these and they sold out quickly. Mine is pretty well worn and stained now, but is a souvenir from those days that I'll never get tired of looking at. May eventually frame it, or make a pillow, or something. Anybody else got one? I think it was shortly after I bought this that sales of souvenir items became restricted. Think I'll contact Hershey Region and see if we can come up with some ideas for next year's shirts. Terry I cannot wait for all the unofficial Hershey 2020 shirts we will see in 2021. I already have a design in mind for my dad and I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 I got this for my son,.. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfcarguy Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 from my drag racing days in the 60's an original by "Mouse", back when he ran around with "Big Daddy Roth", before he became the "Rat Fink" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTR Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) Having worn T-shirts pretty much daily for past +/-35 years and especially at work, I’ve gone through tons of them and while vast majority has been automotive related, mostly from various suppliers/vendors of parts, tools, equipment, etc, I’ve never bought a single one of those, as I’ve never understood sales or buying of any promotional swag. If a company or manufacturer wants me to advertise/promote their business, services or products by using/wearing their marketing swag, why should/would I pay for it ??? Years ago I even thought of getting some made with my business/company logo, to give my clients, friends and/or to wear myself, but since I’ve never had much need to advertise my business, I just never got around to do it. OTOH, I probably have enough never worn, new ones to last rest of my life and then some, including many from businesses/companies/products no longer existing. Also, being a lifelong (somewhat) fiscal conservative, all or most of my clothing, especially T-shirts, once they become ragged enough to wear, they get cut up and recycled into shop rags, etc I’ve also given away bunch of new ones to friends, etc, especially lighter colored ones (dirt shows too easily) and those with ridiculously huge vinyl prints on them as they feel quite uncomfortable due to stickiness to skin. Edited June 13, 2020 by TTR (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victorialynn2 Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 The one i need to have made... I’m spending my inheritance on my daddy’s cars. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) My 10 th. annual ,Monterey Historics T shirt. Mine is getting a bit threadbare these days but the memories are still vivid. Ford MK 4, the real one from Fords collection was there as well, along with 999. I have a bunch of photos somewhere , I should dig them out and digitise them. Also the first time I saw Can - Am cars out on the track. Greg Edited June 13, 2020 by 1912Staver (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 Mine are all from racing events. They usually get ruined at said event. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Dobbin Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 (edited) "Still Plays with cars", my favorite car T Shirt But his one gets the most compliments: I walked The entire width of the Appalachian Trail Edited June 14, 2020 by Paul Dobbin added my favorite (see edit history) 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Green Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 17 hours ago, Paul Dobbin said: But his one gets the most compliments: I walked The entire width of the Appalachian Trail Nice! This one would go good with my "what if the hokie poky is what it is all about" tee shirt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Bonesteel Posted June 15, 2020 Share Posted June 15, 2020 I'm an early '30s Mopar and not a 'Vette guy but this is still my favorite: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamshoo Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 I love your T-shirt picks! The designs are really cool and unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trulyvintage Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 This should be on a t shirt Jim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Not a T shirt but it should be. Picture of a 1959 Cadillac convertible and below, this motto: Nobody ever pried open the door of an old garage hoping to find a 50 year old Hyundai. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937hd45 Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Pebble Beach 2021 saw this in a shop window on the way to dinner. I was the guy that removed the fenders from this Type 59 Bugatti for a photo shoot and run at Lime Rock in the late 1970's for a magazine feature. It lost #7 & #8, that is part of a connecting rod and four valves. It took a new owner to rebuild it and fly it over from England. Sounded great on the Thursday Tour. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdillinger Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 I don't have pictures of my exact shirts, but these are them. The Ford shirt is from the Piquette Avenue Plant Museum, and the "Oh Shift" shirt was from Blipshift. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritayx6 Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 (edited) I completely agree !!! It's always exciting to have clothing that truly reflects your individual style and interests. Have you ever tried looking into custom embroidery collections? ? It can be a great way to add even more personality to your wardrobe. Personally...I've discovered some pretty incredible pieces through independent artists and designers who offer these unique options. Thank you for sharing your favorite old-car T-shirts with me ... I can't wait to see more of the awesome designs you come across Edited May 23, 2023 by ritayx6 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yachtflame Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 On 6/3/2020 at 4:03 PM, C Carl said: I believe that is the easiest question I have ever been asked. Picture taken during the 1924's first West Coast cruise, Immediately after wheels on ground after transport from Eastern Ohio. T-shirt made for me by my friends "Hillbilly Willy" (who went with me to bring the Cad back - I deeply regret not having it prepped to drive across the country under its own power), and his wife Dianne. But I have shown this seldom worn T-shirt here before, so here is a cap with my name on it, too : Yo's truly, - Cadillac ' P.S. The only 2 years I have been to Hershey, I have worn pizza box sign boards over my raincoat with my Cadillac parts wish list. Had hoped to make 2021, but if I ever get there again, I will wear these and stay out of the rain. I know some of you must have been right next to me without my having the pleasure of meeting you. Can't put the miles on anymore, long wish list has become a short bucket list, so hope to see you in the Corral, or at the show. - CC Carl, where did you get that Cadillac’s shirt? I gotta have one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RansomEli Posted May 17, 2023 Author Share Posted May 17, 2023 They only made posters, but this one deserves to be on a t-shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 3 hours ago, yachtflame said: Carl, where did you get that Cadillac’s shirt? I gotta have one! Unfortunately, Carl will not be answering. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cocuzza Posted May 17, 2023 Share Posted May 17, 2023 I don't have the shirt anymore but it had a picture of a Woody Wagon on it with a guy sitting in the drivers seat holding a can of beer. The caption read: "I got a woody"!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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