Vintage Auto Racing Pins and Buttons

R.A. and F.D. Stranahan are essentially the founders of Champion Spark Plug Company. Sort of. At the very least, they ended up with the patent on the Champion name which they legally and wisely used to eventually create the largest spark plug manufacturing company in the world. But it certainly didn’t start out that way. More than 20 thousand dollars in debt, and with a company that was fledgling along at best, the brothers had little choice but to move to Toledo when Willys-Overland Motor Company offered R.A. and F.D. a contract under which Champion would become the exclusive spark plug of automobiles manufactured at Willys-Overland. The deal came with the stipulation that the Stranahans must make Toledo their home.

Monaco Vintage Automobile Grand Prix Road Racing Advertising Poster Print

Monaco Vintage 1967 Automobile Grand Prix Road Racing Advertising Poster Print

Monaco Vintage Automobile Grand Prix Road Racing Advertising Poster Print

Monaco Vintage Automobile Grand Prix Road Racing Advertising Poster Print

Badge on the rear deck lid of a XK 150 showing Jaguar's victories at Le Mans in the 1950's

"Chevrolet Monte Carlo" shirt: Ride in retro style with this vintage-inspired design honoring the iconic American car. Featuring classic graphics and the unmistakable Monte Carlo emblem. Crafted from soft, premium fabric for lasting comfort. A perfect choice for car enthusiasts and fans of classic American automobiles.

Donington Vintage Race

Monte Carlo Automotive Rallye, January 1931 Art Deco Poster Design

Classic Vintage car travel poster.

Beautiful poster art for the 1927 French Grand Prix automobile race.

Hope you like it.

Logo for the National Amphibian Racing Association. Home of the Okefenokee 500 swamp races.

A black silhouette vintage racing car design which looks good in both dark and light colored-shirts, long sleeves and hoodies.

Classic and iconic 1967 Karmann Ghia minimalist outline line drawing (also available in black)

R.A. and F.D. Stranahan are essentially the founders of Champion Spark Plug Company. Sort of. At the very least, they ended up with the patent on the Champion name which they legally and wisely used to eventually create the largest spark plug manufacturing company in the world. But it certainly didn’t start out that way. More than 20 thousand dollars in debt, and with a company that was fledgling along at best, the brothers had little choice but to move to Toledo when Willys-Overland Motor Company offered R.A. and F.D. a contract under which Champion would become the exclusive spark plug of automobiles manufactured at Willys-Overland.

repro of the USAC National championship tee

A minimalist interpretation of a classic pickup

Reno, NV - August 5, 2021: 1960 MG MGA Roadster Sports Car at a local car show.

Vintage travel poster. Image has been enhanced and colors restored. The original image has passed into public domain.

Vice Grip tools USA

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French Grand Prix, Dijon - 1929: Vintage Poster Design

Abstract watercolor painting

Reno, NV - August 5, 2021: 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible at a local car show.

Midwest Auto Specialties was an early mail-order speed shop that got its start back in 1955. Based in Cleveland, they had multiple retail stores throughout Ohio (and added one in Indianapolis in '67), but their big claim to fame was that they shipped nationwide and advertised for people to send away for their catalogs in every gear head and auto racing magazine in North America, making their cigar-smoking tiger mascot a familiar sight for hot rodders from coast to coast. They carried an unbelievable selection of speed equipment and custom car parts, making them a true hot rodders resource. The emphasis was on racing and street performance, but especially drag racing. Shifters, intake manifolds, exhaust headers, ignition systems, and more.

Vintage SK tools USA

a 1970's retro style nascar car race at Talladega Superspeedway a real 70s feel.

Hope you like it.

Reno, NV - August 5, 2021: 1948 Studebaker M5 Pickup Truck at a local car show.

Hope you like it.

The heydays of the moonshiners is now long gone but we can still celebrate the fun they enjoyed. The design features reworked comic book art of a moonshiner driving through the night and into the dawn. A must for lovers of cars, comics and history.

Cool design for drag racing, mechanics and street racing lovers.

The "Bugatti Chiron" shirt is a symbol of automotive opulence and performance. With its sleek design showcasing the iconic hypercar, it encapsulates the spirit of speed and precision. Whether you're a die-hard enthusiast or simply appreciate automotive excellence, this shirt is a must-have for anyone who admires the power and beauty of the Bugatti Chiron.

Time to warm up the tires, love and peace #SubieGang