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Vintage Racing Advertising

You Will Love it More!

Nardi AdDo you like to drive?
With a Nardi steering wheel you will love it more!

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Porsche

Happy Holidays

Don’t let the winter get you down—let’s bring this back. I think this could make a comeback as a winter hillclimb with uphill skiing. Fire up the Porsche 356 and grab your skiis.

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Racing Ephemera

How Many Horses Can You Fit on Your Finger?


Cruzin’ World’s line of jewelry featuring miniature engines in precious metals is magnificently executed. I’m typically not one for a lot of rings, but this beats the hell out of another skull and crossed bones. Now if they’ll just add a tiny Columbo 12 cylinder Ferrari 250 or a Type 547 4-cam to their lineup, then I’ll have start learning to type with more stuff on my hands.
Via A Sack of Hammers

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Gear Racing Ephemera

Some Pit Lane in the Boardroom

Monaco Cufflinks. Named for Graham Hill’s victory at the 1965 Monaco Grand Prix

All too often when men’s accessory makers attempt to introduce elements of racing into their lines the results are ham-fisted and clunky. We’ve all seen examples of wristwatches or bracelets that are overtly bedazzled with checkered flags or racing stripes or Von Dutchian flames. Eyesores, the lot of ’em.

Monza Cufflinks. Named for John Surtees’ victory at the 1964 Italian Grand Prix

When I come across a line of vintage racing-inspired accessories that are truly well designed, meticulously executed, and beautifully made, I can just feel my wallet screaming for mercy. In spite of the fact that I have almost no use at all for these gorgeous cufflinks from London silversmiths One Bond Street, I’m just such a sucker for wonderful examples of tasteful nods to historic motorsport.

Parabolica Cufflinks. Named for John Surtees’ victory at the 1967 Italian Grand Prix

I’ve struggled to tastefully showcase my own love for vintage racing in the work environment—and I work in an ad agency, where it’s perfectly fine wearing a t-shirt and ripped jeans. I can only imagine how difficult it would be for those that need to wear suits daily. Here’s where those with whiter collars than mine have one up on me. A set of cufflinks with graphics inspired by Graham Hill’s BRM, or Jim Clark’s Lotus 49, or John Surtees’ Honda RA300 are going to look much better when coupled with Hugo Boss than with Levi’s.

Silverstone Cufflinks. Named for Jim Clark’s victory at the 1967 British Grand Prix

Available at One Bond Street. Gorgeous.
via Silodrome.