Category: Vintage Clothing Gallery

Duo-Glide

An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson t-shirts. Item #34: Duo-Glide Availability: Explore Vintage Harley Tees on Defunkd Decade: 1950s Brand: Champion Runner Dealer Customization: Defiance, Ohio Harley Fact: The 1958 Harley-Davidson FL Duo-Glide motorcycle introduced a genuine rear suspension system, finally giving riders of the big Harleys smoother, modern ride. Image Courtesy of: jamaharv Approximate value: $500 View the previous vintage Harley Beer tee.

Harley Beer

An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson t-shirts. Item #33: Harley Beer Availability: Explore Vintage Harley Tees on Defunkd Decade: 1980s Brand: Sportswear Dealer Customization: Robison, Daytona Beach, Florida Harley Fact: Yes, they made their own beer from 1984-1999. Approximate value: $75-150 Image Courtesy of: Silverruins View the previous vintage Harley Ridin’ Hogs and Pickin’ up Chicks tee.

Repro Report

Buyers beware! As vintage Harley t-shirt value continues to rise like the price of gold, they’re increasingly being targeted by counterfeiters. The knock-offs are mostly originating from vendors in southern California and are making successful rounds on eBay. Once their welcome has been overstayed they’re circulated around local flea markets where unsuspecting amateur eBay sellers purchase them with the intention of listing them for a quick buck. It’s a vicious cycle. This report was inspired by a thread in our forum where experts are weighing in on a recently auctioned Harley Champion tee and a vendor who has a history ... Read more

Going Once, Going Twice, Going Broke

Every few weeks we scour through eBay’s vintage t-shirt auctions and report which relics are fetching top dollar. More reasons to raid your grandpa’s closet. Click the links below to view the full eBay listing or the seller’s current inventory. 70s vintage The Runaways & Ramones tee sold for $406.12 by drunken_salaryman 70s vintage The Who Heil Sound Showco t-shirt sold for $261.53 by tibofdeeps 70s vintage Nike Pinwheel eagles ringer t-shirt sold for $250.00 by jcjeans 50s vintage Champion runner U of D High t-shirt sold for $250.00 by dwill411 80s vintage Bad Brains Quickness t-shirt sold for $250.00 ... Read more

Ridin’ Hogs and Pickin’ Up Chicks

An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson t-shirts. Item #32: Ridin’ Hogs and Pickin’ Up Chicks Availability: Explore Vintage Harley Tees on Defunkd Decade: 1980s Brand: 3d Emblem Dealer Customization: Curly’s of Winston-Salem, N.C. Harley Fact: HOG stands for Harley Owners Group and HOG is also Harley’s stock symbol on the New York Stock Exchange. Approximate value: $150-250 View the previous vintage Harley A Way of Life tee.