Does anyone know if there is a supplier of a 2 piece race suit similar to the gear worn by Steve Mcqueen in "LeMans" ?
John
John
Period race suit
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Hi John,
you can order an exact FIA-approved copy of that suit at:
MAXPART RACING | Fahreranzüge, Rennoveralls | Rennbekleidung und Zubehör für historischen und modernen Motorsport
Best,
Marcus
you can order an exact FIA-approved copy of that suit at:
MAXPART RACING | Fahreranzüge, Rennoveralls | Rennbekleidung und Zubehör für historischen und modernen Motorsport
Best,
Marcus
John,
There is a supplier in the uk
racewear.co.uk for Nomex & Proban race suits, Cordura kart suits and accessories
however note that a 2 piece suit is not FIA approved to my understanding.
Good luck.
Rgds
fred
There is a supplier in the uk
racewear.co.uk for Nomex & Proban race suits, Cordura kart suits and accessories
however note that a 2 piece suit is not FIA approved to my understanding.
Good luck.
Rgds
fred
John:
Check out a2z Racer Gear at Retro Racer Fashion basd on Le Mans, Can Am, Trans Am
Check out a2z Racer Gear at Retro Racer Fashion basd on Le Mans, Can Am, Trans Am
Marcus, Fred, Dwight,
Many thanks for the pointers.
Fred, racewear.co.uk seems to fit the bill their suit looks the business.
Marcus, the German suit is a little more expensive by comparison.
Thanks again.
John
Many thanks for the pointers.
Fred, racewear.co.uk seems to fit the bill their suit looks the business.
Marcus, the German suit is a little more expensive by comparison.
Thanks again.
John
I wish I could get into my suit. If I remember correctly, I bought my suit from the Hinchman Co. Indianapolis, Indiana back in 1971. You would just order the "Goodyear" suit. It seemed everyone wore them. It was a one piece, one layer for $150.00 USD, I used two layers of Nomex underware with the suit and the SCCA would pass it. I can't believe I was that thin back then. That Nomex must shink a lot over time....... I wonder if I sent it back to Hinchman, if they would let out the middle a little.
Frpguy
Are you reffering to the Gulf race suit you have ?
I am looking for one and have the Vintage Dunlop Blue FIA one in case of interest.
Fred
Are you reffering to the Gulf race suit you have ?
I am looking for one and have the Vintage Dunlop Blue FIA one in case of interest.
Fred
That German suit is actually made by Stand 21. I saw this in person, it's a top-notch driving suit. I was trying to find one through/from Stand 21 but haven't been successful.
I also have some of the AtoZ stuff and it's very nice. We use their denim jackets as crew jackets.
I also have some of the AtoZ stuff and it's very nice. We use their denim jackets as crew jackets.
Fred/Belgium,
Yes! I guess everyone is calling the "Goodyear" driving suit the "Gulf" driving suit now-a-days. I would venture a guess that the Hinchman co. in Indianapolis, Indians USA made all the "Goodyear" suits back then. I think if you were a pro driver racing in a pro series, Goodyear would give you a driving suit. It had a big "GOODYEAR" patch across the back. I wish I could post a picture. I'll figure that out some day.
Yes! I guess everyone is calling the "Goodyear" driving suit the "Gulf" driving suit now-a-days. I would venture a guess that the Hinchman co. in Indianapolis, Indians USA made all the "Goodyear" suits back then. I think if you were a pro driver racing in a pro series, Goodyear would give you a driving suit. It had a big "GOODYEAR" patch across the back. I wish I could post a picture. I'll figure that out some day.
