The high contrast style of the image means that it is only available in black, but the good news is that sizes go all the way up to 5XL!
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The Chrysler 300C was introduced in the UK in 2005. Initially available as a 3.5 V6 petrol and the mighty 5.7 V8 Hemi, it was soon also available with Mercedes' 3.0 V6 diesel which really set the cat among the pigeons. Here was an executive car for people who wanted something different. It was big and brash in a way that only American cars can be, but it was also handsome, great value for money and (dare we say it) almost practical too. Add the fact that a touring (estate) version became available soon after and it was clear that the 300C was a real alternative to the usual more sober and predominantly German suspects. The awesome 6.1 litre SRT was added to the UK range later and boasted 425 bhp and a 0-60 time of just 4.9 seconds, pretty impressive for such a large, heavy car. The 300C range received a mild facelift in 2008 and continued on until 2010. For full disclosure, I should confess that I may be a little biased as I have owned a 300C Touring for the last seven years, having admired them when they were launched, and there is still nothing I would want to replace it with. The t shirt features a striking image of an early US example which really caught my eye when the car was first announced, coupled with Chrysler's then-current 'Inspiration Comes Standard' strapline in the correct 'Futura Light' typeface. -
The stylish first generation Honda Prelude was launched in Japan in late 1978 and subsequently introduced in the UK and Europe during 1979.Loosely based on the 4 door Accord, the Prelude was a sleek 2 door coupe that was a very well equipped car for its time, featuring electric sunroof, electric aerial, integrated radio, remote boot release, tinted glass and a distinctive dashboard with rev counter needle sweeping inside and on the same arc as the speedometer. It was available with standard 5 speed transmission or the 'Hondamatic' auto. Also standard was typical Honda reliability, although a high price in the UK and a propensity to rust means that very few examples remain. In fact the first generation was the 'Prelude' to a stylish and distinctive coupe that evolved through five generations and 23 years, becoming ever more sophisticated with later models featuring Honda's legendary V-TEC engine and 4 wheel steering. The t shirt is based around original press advertising and features a retro distressed look to the graphics. The high contrast style of the image means that it is only available in black, but the good news is that sizes go all the way up to 5XL! -
Officially named simply the 'Ford Executive' the subject of this t-shirt was the super luxury version of the Ford Zephyr/Zodiac Mk IV range launched in 1966.Befitting its upmarket moniker, the Executive featured automatic transmission, power steering and sliding steel sunroof as standard equipment, along with real walnut fascia, full instrumentation, a radio and the thickest leather-upholstered seating ever seen in a Ford.It also shared the Zodiac's 3.0 Essex V6, cavernous 'aircraft carrier' bonnet (a styling exercise rendered completely unnecessary by the models' range of V4 and V6 engines) and slightly dubious handling due to the independent rear suspension set up. Nevertheless its oversize proportions and transatlantic looks made for an impressive status symbol in 60s and 70s UK suburbia at a time when the vast majority of executive cars in the British and today's ubiquitous German marques were virtually unheard of, much less seen. The t shirt is is based on a period press ad and focuses on the lavish Executive interior for a change as it was the most impressive part of the car. The high contrast style of the image means that it is only available in black, but the good news is that sizes go all the way up to 5XL! -
The Honda HR-V was introduced in 1999, an early example of a compact SUV, initially available as front wheel drive but subsequently available with four wheel drive. Power was provided by Honda's super-reliable and revvy D16 engine in standard or VTEC format, both with a single overhead cam and sent to the wheels by either a 5 speed manual or CVT automatic gearbox. Honda's ingenious Real Time 4WD system used a dual hydraulic pump rear differential which only activated when the front wheels lost grip. Never a huge seller in the UK but the HR-Vs had funky looks that have aged well and are certainly more distinctive than the second generation models which appeared in 2013 after a seven year HR-V hiatus. The HR-V boasted funky advertising too, focusing on a fun, lifestyle image based around the 'Joy Machine' strapline, as can be seen here. The t shirt itself features a HR-V graphic plus the distinctive logos and is available in a number of colours, a few brighter ones similar to those of the the car itself. -
The Honda HR-V was introduced in 1999, an early example of a compact SUV, initially available as front wheel drive but subsequently available with four wheel drive. Power was provided by Honda's super-reliable and revvy D16 engine in standard or VTEC format, both with a single overhead cam and sent to the wheels by either a 5 speed manual or CVT automatic gearbox. Honda's ingenious Real Time 4WD system used a dual hydraulic pump rear differential which only activated when the front wheels lost grip. Never a huge seller in the UK but the HR-Vs had funky looks that have aged well and are certainly more distinctive than the second generation models which appeared in 2013 after a seven year HR-V hiatus. The HR-V boasted funky advertising too, focusing on a fun, lifestyle image based around the 'Joy Machine' strapline, as can be seen here. The t shirt is based around an original press photo of the HR-V plus the distinctive logos and features a retro distressed look to the graphics. The high contrast style of the image means that it is only available in black, but the good news is that sizes go all the way up to 5XL! -
Asteroids was a space-themed multidirectional shooter arcade game released in November 1979 by Atari. The player controls a single spaceship in an asteroid field which is periodically traversed by flying saucers. The object of the game is to shoot and destroy the asteroids and saucers, while not colliding with either, or being hit by the saucers' counter-fire. The game becomes harder as the number of asteroids increases.Asteroids was one of the first major hits of the golden age of arcade games; the game sold over 70,000 arcade cabinets and proved both popular with players and influential with developers. It was later ported onto Atari's home systems in 1981.The t-shirt features a distressed style logo for that retro look and is available in a number of colours. -
Defender was an arcade video game developed and released by Williams Electronics in 1981. A horizontally scrolling shooter, where the player must defeat waves of invading aliens while protecting astronauts. Development was led by Eugene Jarvis, a pinball programmer at Williams; Defender was Jarvis' first video game project and drew inspiration from Space Invaders and Asteroids. The t-shirt features a distressed style logo for that retro look and is available in a number of colours. -
Taito changed its name from Taito Trading Company to Taito Corporation in August 1972 and introduced its first video arcade game in 1973. It established its American subsidiary in 1973 in downtown Chicago, Taito America. In 1978 Toshihiro Nishikado, a designer at Taito, created Space Invaders which became the company's most popular title and one of the most memorable games in arcade history, responsible for beginning the golden age of arcade video games.[8][9] The t-shirt features a distressed style logo for that retro look and is available in a number of colours. -
These 'Create Your Own' Ampersand T Shirts are a great way to express yourself and tell everyone what matters to you. Whether it's your favourite band, TV show, movie, footballers, cars or just anything that you really care about, we can print them on this t-shirt for you. The design features your chosen text in a more stylish 'ChunkFive' typeface rather than the more common Helvetica and has the ampersand (&) sign and full stop in our brand blue. You can choose up to 7 names, the size of the text is governed by the longest name which will be around 29 cm wide. If you need any more names complete in the 'special instructions' below) Important Instructions Place each name in the order you require them below. We will start each name with a capital letter (unless detailed otherwise in 'special instructions' below) and will print exactly as you input and spell, so please type carefully and double check. NB. As these are personalised items, no refunds can be given. -
This Car Tax Disc Retro Birthday Year & Month T Shirt makes a quirky and original present for a loved one who is celebrating their Birthday or Father's Day, especially if they're a petrol head! Whether it's a special 40th or 50th celebration, Father's Day or just any old birthday, these t-shirts are a unique and stylish keepsake. Better still, for that extra personalised touch, there are 3 lines that can be be customised with their name, favourite car, hobby, band, or anything you wish. The design is based on the UK car tax disc that had to be displayed on every car windscreen until the system was computerised in at the end of 2014. The style used here was current from 1961-1978 in various colour formats, you can read more details here. The layout features their birth month and year as the main heading, their full date of birth at the top, plus personalised details on the 3 lines provided underneath in hand-written style. It is a smaller version of the Large Tax Disc Birthday Year and Month T-Shirt and the printing appears on the left chest for a more subtle look. Important Instructions We will print exactly as you input and spell, so please type carefully and double check. NB. As these are personalised items, no refunds can be given unless faulty. -
Introduced in 1964, the Vanden Plas Princess 4 Litre R remains the only production car that is not a Rolls Royce to be fitted with a Rolls Royce engine.
It was based on a modified version of the A110 Austin Westminster bodyshell and was sent to Vanden Plas Coachbuilders in Kingsbury, London, to be finished with luxurious fittings including leather seats and real burr walnut dashboard, door cappings and picnic tables in the rear. The 3,909cc straight six Rolls Royce engine was an all-aluminium version of their B series engine with overhead inlet and side exhaust valves, hydraulic tappets and a low compression ratio of 7.8:1, making its 175 bhp output quite impressive for the time. Priced at £1,994 (around £55,000 in today’s money), the car came with Borg Warner automatic transmission and Hydrosteer power steering as standard. Only 6,555 were built between 1964 and 1968 and few survive today, due to a combination of their strong structure making them a banger racers’ favourite and their prodigious 15mpg thirst making them virtually worthless during the early 70s oil crisis. The t-shirt itself is based on one of the original press ads in which BMC certainly made the most of the Rolls Royce link. The wording is as the original ad, and features a distressed look. The high contrast style of the image means that it is only available in black, but the good news is that sizes go all the way up to 5XL!You can read more about the history of the Vanden Plas Princess 4 Litre R here. -
Introduced in 1963, the Jaguar S Type sat between the Mk2 and the MkX in terms of price, luxury and sophistication.
It was based on the Mk2, powered by Jaguar's famous XK twin-cam straight six in either 3.4 or 3.8 guise and featured the company's sophisticated independent rear suspension set up. Compared to the Mk2, the S type had a longer rear bodywork and minor changes to the front and roofline. The interior was more luxurious with extensive use of walnut and various detail improvements. The S Type can be seen in the opening credits of The Sweeney, and was driven by the police in the car chase for the film 'Robbery' (1967). Indeed, the model was a firm favourite with both coppers and criminals alike, mainly due to its excellent combination of speed and handling. The t-shirt itself is based on one of the original press ads and has the 'Grace, Space and Pace' copy line used in Jaguar's contemporary advertising that summed the cars up so perfectly. The high contrast style of the image means that it is only available in black, but the good news is that sizes go all the way up to 5XL! You can read more about the history of the Jaguar S Type here.