{"product_id":"benson-hedges-racing-sweatshirt-vintage-motorsport","title":"Benson \u0026 Hedges Racing Sweatshirt — Vintage Motorsport","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"270\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA great piece of vintage \u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eBenson \u0026amp; Hedges Racing\u003c\/strong\u003e merchandise, with the bold yellow, black and red colour scheme closely associated with the tobacco brand's motorsport sponsorship during the late 20th century.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eThe sweatshirt features the \u003cstrong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eBenson \u0026amp; Hedges Racing\u003c\/strong\u003e logo across the chest and again across the back, with the distinctive black and red racing stripe running horizontally through the design and continuing around both sleeves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eThe graphic is particularly evocative of the Australian touring-car era, when Benson \u0026amp; Hedges Racing was prominent in Australian motorsport, including the BMW M3 programme of the early 1990s. The B\u0026amp;H Racing name and yellow livery were used by Australian touring-car teams including John Blanchard's BMW M3 in 1993. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"817\" data-content-reference-end=\"850\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eGood vintage condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eThe sweatshirt has clear signs of age and previous wear, including light marks and discolouration throughout. The original neck label is heavily deteriorated and partially missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eThe ribbed cuffs and waistband show some wear, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003efraying and a small section of damage to the lower waistband\u003c\/strong\u003e. The printed Benson \u0026amp; Hedges Racing graphics remain strong and highly legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003ePlease refer to photographs for condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"m039v\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eKey Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gka99h\" data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eGenuine vintage Benson \u0026amp; Hedges Racing merchandise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j6gnpl\" data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003eBenson \u0026amp; Hedges Racing graphics front and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kvylg9\" data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eIconic yellow, black and red colourway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fhwbyd\" data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1539\"\u003eRacing stripe detailing across chest, back and sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16jml48\" data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eCrew neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ffpszx\" data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eRibbed cuffs and waistband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"7u91ga\" data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eVintage motorsport \/ touring-car apparel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1iamh2q\" data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eOriginal period garment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d2pqnv\" data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eSize: Small to Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TACKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50373720670400,"sku":null,"price":280.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/5265\/6320\/files\/IMG_02032-Photoroom.jpg?v=1790752675","url":"https:\/\/tacko.com.au\/products\/benson-hedges-racing-sweatshirt-vintage-motorsport","provider":"TACKO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}