Smith & Mabley Cotton Polo Shirt
S / Charcoal
$38.99
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Bring a chapter of New York’s early automobile story into your everyday wardrobe with this Smith & Mabley Cotton Polo Shirt. Founded in 1900, the company first imported European automobiles before turning to licensed production and its own S & M Simplex cars. The design nods to that inventive period, when engineering, changing marques and ambitious business plans shaped a young industry. Wear it for casual outings, classic car gatherings or conversations with fellow admirers of automotive history.
Founded in New York City in 1900 by A. D. Proctor Smith and his brother-in-law, Carlton R. Mabley, Smith & Mabley began as an importer of European automobiles, including vehicles from C. G. V., Panhard, Renault and Mors, with Mercedes and Isotta Fraschini added later. In 1902, the company began licensed production of the American C. G. V.; seven cars were built before production ended in 1903, after which importing resumed. The company also joined the automobile trade association A.L.A.M. in 1903, and a related patent lawsuit was dropped. That year it acquired a seven-story factory on East 83rd Street and moved its offices, showroom and garage to 513-519 Seventh Avenue. Engineer G. Edward Franquist designed the plant and the company’s four-cylinder engines. Production of the S & M Simplex began in 1904 through the Smith & Mabley Manufacturing Company. More than 220 Simplex vehicles were built before production ended in early 1907. Financial troubles during the downturn preceding the Panic of 1907 led to bankruptcy. In 1907, Herman Broesel, Sr., took over the company’s assets and formed the Simplex Automobile Company, which continued production under the Simplex name.
Bring a chapter of New York’s early automobile story into your everyday wardrobe with this Smith & Mabley Cotton Polo Shirt. Founded in 1900, the company first imported European automobiles before turning to licensed production and its own S & M Simplex cars. The design nods to that inventive period, when engineering, changing marques and ambitious business plans shaped a young industry. Wear it for casual outings, classic car gatherings or conversations with fellow admirers of automotive history.
Founded in New York City in 1900 by A. D. Proctor Smith and his brother-in-law, Carlton R. Mabley, Smith & Mabley began as an importer of European automobiles, including vehicles from C. G. V., Panhard, Renault and Mors, with Mercedes and Isotta Fraschini added later. In 1902, the company began licensed production of the American C. G. V.; seven cars were built before production ended in 1903, after which importing resumed. The company also joined the automobile trade association A.L.A.M. in 1903, and a related patent lawsuit was dropped. That year it acquired a seven-story factory on East 83rd Street and moved its offices, showroom and garage to 513-519 Seventh Avenue. Engineer G. Edward Franquist designed the plant and the company’s four-cylinder engines. Production of the S & M Simplex began in 1904 through the Smith & Mabley Manufacturing Company. More than 220 Simplex vehicles were built before production ended in early 1907. Financial troubles during the downturn preceding the Panic of 1907 led to bankruptcy. In 1907, Herman Broesel, Sr., took over the company’s assets and formed the Simplex Automobile Company, which continued production under the Simplex name.
Product features - Durable double-pique fabric designed for crisp embroidery - Modern classic fit with side seams and vents for better shape - Contoured welt collar and cuffs with a clean, topstitched shoulder - Soft Sport Grey option (90/10 cotton/poly) and 100% ring-spun cotton varieties - Tear-away label, dyed-to-match buttons, and finished placket for polished comfort Care instructions
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Gildan 85800, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland