High Performance Shorts
Description: Founded in 1924,Echlin was a leading manufacturer of automotive replacement parts, steadily growing through a series of acquisitions of smaller companies that could provide instant access to expansion areas of interest. One such company was Ace Electric, a manufacturer of components for alternators, generators, and starters acquired in 1970. Echlin leveraged Ace Electric to get into the high-performance ignition system market in 1972. These racing quality ignition parts were marketed under the name ACCEL which, despite fierce competition, soon became the leading name in the field and a popular upgrade among hot rod, muscle car, and drag racing enthusiasts.
Description: Founded in 1964 in Columbus, Ohio, Nationwise was a chain of auto parts stores in the United States. In 1974, Nationwise partnered with Columbus-based engine builders, The Rod Shop, sponsoring a series of highly successful drag racecars. In stores, a Rod Shop section was created as kind of a speed shop inside of a parts store. In addition to go fast goodies from all the big names, Nationwise also sold Rod Shop branded performance parts. These parts were typically embossed with NRS (Nationwise Rod Shop), making them easy to identify by collectors, even decades later. The Rod Shop partnership ended in 1987, and less than a decade later, Nationwise became insolvent, and closed all stores on Sunday, October 15, 1995 at 3:00 PM.
Description: Weber Speed Equipment started out in 1945 as Weber Tool Company, making some of the first aluminum performance fly wheels. As the company continued to expand their speed parts catalog with cams, clutches, and heads, becoming increasingly popular with hot rodders and racers alike, they changed their name to Weber Speed Equipment. Aside from making high quality, extreme high-performance parts, one of their biggest claims to fame was their 'blow up proof' guarantee on their flywheels, something that was a big draw to those pushing higher horsepower and revs in the early days of drag racing.
Description: A circular emblem with a retro distressed style. The center features a white rectangle with red, bold, shadowed text reading "HOLLEY". Above this, curved text in a black stencil font reads "HIGH PERFORMANCE". Below, also curved in black stencil font, is the text "CARBURETION". The background features a distressed blue circle and a cream border.
Description: This energetic full-body ink illustration captures Nick Cave in his element, mid-performance, mid-roar, commanding the stage like a gothic revivalist preacher. Featuring sharp, high-contrast shadows across his tailored suit and with cracked texture detailed across his face, the artwork channels the untamed electricity of a live Bad Seeds.
Description: The Dodge Dart is a classic compact car manufactured by the American automaker Dodge from 1960 to 1976. The Dart was a popular car during its production run and was known for its sleek design and high-performance capabilities. With its stylish exterior and impressive engine options, the Dart remains a beloved classic car among collectors and enthusiasts today.
Description: Capture the raw, evangelical energy of alternative rock live performances with this dynamic full-body silhouette. Rendered in vivid electric cyan against ink-black shadows, this graphic art piece showcases an iconic post-punk frontman mid-performance in a tailored suit. Layered with fine halftone dots and a weathered screenprint texture, it channels the intense, dramatic mood of 80s gothic rock and dark wave live shows. An exceptional choice for fans of post-punk history, gothic rock, alternative live music, and vintage gig poster aesthetics on t-shirts, hoodies, stickers, and wall art.
Description: This Pennsylvania-based performance legend started out as a maker of motor mounts for engine swaps and floor-shifters back in 1958, but they steadily expanded their product line through the 1960s. Hurst wheels, Line/Loc, and Swifter Shifter gloves were developed among other items, and later, Airheart Brakes and the Schiefer Manufacturing Company, which made clutches and other driveline components, were acquired. Hurst Performance floor-shifters were skillfully engineered, reliable and stirring in appearance, plus, their marketing was in tune with the times, catering to the flourishing muscle car movement of the 1960s. Their shifters infiltrated the drag racing, stock car racing, off-road racing and many other areas of motorsports.
Description: A bold vintage gasoline advertisement featuring the iconic red Texaco star logo alongside a bright red fire chief’s helmet, symbolizing speed, reliability, and authority. Set against a green shield-shaped background, the distressed design includes the slogan “America’s High Performance Gasoline!” in vivid yellow script. The overall look captures the rugged charm and patriotic energy of 1930s service station signage.
