Vintage 60s 1960s WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Winston BEECH BEND International Raceway T-SHIRT Men’s Small S

*****Era: 1960s

Label: Label Faded - Unreadable

Material: 50/50 Cotton/Poly Blend

Country of Manufacture: USA

Color: Light Blue with Black Graphics

Fit: Label Faded Fits like Mens Small. Please refer to the measurements below for more exact sizing

Measurements: Armpit to Armpit: xx Collar to Bottom: xx

THE SHIRT:

*******This t-shirt is in excellent, super clean, aged to perfection, vintage condition. The fabric has aged beautifully and has become extremely soft, thin and comfortable. This is a true dream to wear, a bikers dream in fact! The shirt is very clean throughout with no notable discolorations or holes. The graphics are still nice and bold and have softened up nicely over the years. This tee is the rare combination of being both super clean and nicely aged at the same time.

THE CULTURE:

The 1960s biker culture in the United States emerged as a potent blend of post-war restlessness, a yearning for freedom, and a burgeoning counter-culture movement. Born from the lingering sentiments of World War II, many returning veterans gravitated towards motorcycle clubs, seeking solace and brotherhood, setting the stage for a transformative decade in biker history. Outlaw motorcycle clubs, including the Hell's Angels, the Outlaws, and the Pagans, gained notoriety, often challenging societal conventions and rebelling against what they perceived as an oppressive establishment. These groups embraced the "outlaw" or "1%er" label, distinguishing themselves from the 99% of motorcyclists who adhered to the law. Hollywood, too, played a pivotal role in shaping the public's perception of this era's bikers. Films like "The Wild One" with Marlon Brando and "Easy Rider" with Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper captured the zeitgeist, presenting a blend of rebellion and the romanticism of the open road. However, the essence of 1960s biker culture delved deeper than mere aesthetics; it was intricately woven into the era's broader socio-political tapestry. The civil rights movement, vehement protests against the Vietnam War, and the ascent of psychedelic culture all intersected with the biker ethos, resulting in a rich mosaic of rebellion, the pursuit of freedom, and fraternity. As the decade concluded, bikers had etched an indelible, multifaceted mark on American cultural lore, viewed by many as emblematic free spirits, and by others as renegades.