Continental Motors Corporation T-Shirt
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$19.99
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Celebrate the engineering story behind Continental Motors Corporation, founded in Chicago in 1902. Its first commercial engine appeared at the 1903 Chicago Automobile Show, and the company soon focused on supplying engines to automakers, farms, trucks, and industry. At its peak, Continental powered an estimated three million cars across nearly 100 marques. This T-Shirt honors the people and machines connected by a defining name in American manufacturing history.
Founded in Chicago in 1902 by engineer Ross W. Judson and businessman Arthur W. Tobin, the business was first incorporated as Autocar Equipment Co. Judson designed its first commercial engine, an L-head four-cylinder, shown at the 1903 Chicago Automobile Show. In 1904, the founders shifted the focus from vehicles to engines; the company adopted the name Continental Motor and Manufacturing Co. in February 1905 and opened a major plant in Muskegon, Michigan, later expanding to Detroit. From 1905 through the 1960s, Continental supplied engines for automobiles, tractors, trucks, pumps, generators, and industrial machinery. At its 1910s and 1920s peak, it served nearly 100 automobile marques and powered an estimated three million cars. It briefly built cars as Continental Automobile Company: after taking over De Vaux-Hall assembly in 1932, it sold Continental-De Vaux cars, then introduced its own Ace, Flyer, and Beacon models for 1933; automobile assembly ended in 1934. A subsidiary, Continental Aircraft Engine Company, was formed in 1929. Ryan Aeronautical became the majority shareholder in 1965; Teledyne acquired Ryan in 1969, bringing the businesses together as Teledyne Continental Motors.
Celebrate the engineering story behind Continental Motors Corporation, founded in Chicago in 1902. Its first commercial engine appeared at the 1903 Chicago Automobile Show, and the company soon focused on supplying engines to automakers, farms, trucks, and industry. At its peak, Continental powered an estimated three million cars across nearly 100 marques. This T-Shirt honors the people and machines connected by a defining name in American manufacturing history.
Founded in Chicago in 1902 by engineer Ross W. Judson and businessman Arthur W. Tobin, the business was first incorporated as Autocar Equipment Co. Judson designed its first commercial engine, an L-head four-cylinder, shown at the 1903 Chicago Automobile Show. In 1904, the founders shifted the focus from vehicles to engines; the company adopted the name Continental Motor and Manufacturing Co. in February 1905 and opened a major plant in Muskegon, Michigan, later expanding to Detroit. From 1905 through the 1960s, Continental supplied engines for automobiles, tractors, trucks, pumps, generators, and industrial machinery. At its 1910s and 1920s peak, it served nearly 100 automobile marques and powered an estimated three million cars. It briefly built cars as Continental Automobile Company: after taking over De Vaux-Hall assembly in 1932, it sold Continental-De Vaux cars, then introduced its own Ace, Flyer, and Beacon models for 1933; automobile assembly ended in 1934. A subsidiary, Continental Aircraft Engine Company, was formed in 1929. Ryan Aeronautical became the majority shareholder in 1965; Teledyne acquired Ryan in 1969, bringing the businesses together as Teledyne Continental Motors.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
| Width, in | 16.50 | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 |
| Length, in | 27.00 | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 34.00 | 35.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 8.60 | 8.90 | 9.20 | 9.50 | 9.70 | 10.00 | 10.40 | 10.80 | 11.20 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
Product features
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (lightweight 4.2 oz/yd²) for a soft, breathable feel
- Retail fit with crew neckline — neat, easy to layer
- Structural details: side seams, shoulder tape, and ribbed knit collar to retain shape
- Labeling and prints: tear-away label; DTF or DTG printing used for crisp chest and sleeve designs
- Ethically made blanks (Fair Labor Association, Platinum WRAP), REACH certified
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Warnings, Hazard: For adults
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean