Engine Builder Hoodies
Description: Dempsey Wilson was an accomplished race car driver in the '50s and '60s who competed in the USAC Championship Car Series. He had over 30 starts, including the Indianapolis 500 in '58, '60, '61, and '63. Outside of racing, Wilson was a master machinist who custom-milled his own cams and ran a business called Dempsey Wilson Racing Cams in Hawthorne, California, which both made new camshafts and refurbished old ones. His primary clients were hot rodders and street racers, but he also did work for his fellow open-wheel racers, even providing some of his secret grinds to those he really liked.
Description: Garage mechanic humor meets automotive art in this I Cant I Have Plans In The Garage design. A winged engine illustration celebrates the car enthusiast, auto technician, engine builder, and dad who would always rather be working in the garage. A strong Fathers Day choice for gearheads and anyone who enjoys turning wrenches, restoring vehicles, or discussing horsepower. The bold slogan and mechanical artwork make this a fitting expression of automotive passion for everyday wear and display.
Description: This unique design captures the relatable frustration of every mechanic and car enthusiast: 'Waiting On Parts'. Featuring a detailed, distressed graphic of a mechanic in a cap, head , surrounded by a powerful performance car engine, wrenches, bolts, and smoke effects, it perfectly illustrates the common delays in automotive projects. Whether you're a professional auto repair technician, a dedicated gearhead, a classic car builder, or simply a car guy who spends weekends in the garage, this graphic speaks to your passion. It's for those who love wrenching on motors, tuning vehicles, and bringing custom cars to life, but often find themselves stalled by the arrival of crucial auto parts. The bold, vintage-inspired artwork with its gritty text
Description: After messing around with friend's midget racers, LaVern Nance fielded a series of his own home-brewed supermodifieds and as store bought racing parts weren't a thing in those days, he made his own. Much to everyone's surprise, his cars would run up an impressive string of victories against even the most well sponsored competitors. Sprint car fever bit Nance in the early '70s, and he had built his first sprint car in '72 - a meticulously constructed black outlaw racer that would dominate racetracks everywhere. The more Nance won, the more people wanted his speed parts, so in 1973, Nance Speed Equipment was born, and he began selling his machined parts as well as advanced chassis kits and complete roller packages.
Description: This distressed mechanic illustration shows gloved hands gripping a giant bolt above an engine block with bold One More Bolt lettering, capturing the gritty humor of garage life and auto repair. Perfect for a mechanic, technician, or grease monkey who loves wrenching, engine rebuilds, and workshop attitude; a great gift for birthdays, Father's Day, Christmas, or anyone obsessed with cars and tools.
Description: Show off your passion for fixing and driving vehicles with this humorous automotive design.
Things I Do in My Spare Time Funny Car Guy Car Enthusiast Hoodie
by Sai Works
$32 $42
Description: Batten Heads of Romulus, Michigan, was a specialty performance-engine company known for developing serious racing hardware during the 1970s and 1980s. Operating under names including Batten Heads and Batten Corporation, the company became particularly associated with high-flow cylinder heads and other components for American V8 engines. Its offerings included lightweight aluminum heads for small-blocks and competition-oriented heads featuring large ports, raised exhaust passages, and specialized valvetrain arrangements. Batten's engineering expertise extended beyond hot rods and drag racing; the company also became involved in sophisticated racing and experimental engine programs, including development work for the Big Three.
