The Austin 1800, nicknamed the "Landcrab," performed exceptionally well in the grueling 1968 London to Sydney Marathon. BMC entered five factory-prepared cars, and all finished in the top 25 , which was a remarkable achievement given the 16,000 km distance through harsh terrain across Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Paddy Hopkirk drove an Austin 1800 to second place overall , narrowly missing victory after stopping to help injured drivers in a dramatic accident near the finish. Rauno Aaltonen finished fifth overall in another factory 1800 . The car's front-wheel drive, robust construction, and Hydrolastic suspension proved ideal for the demanding conditions, showcasing British engineering on the world stage in this legendary marathon rally.
This lightweight cotton tee portrays the conditions the cars experienced in the Australian outback all those years ago .
Product features
- 100% ring-spun cotton for a soft, smooth hand and reliable print surface
- Lightweight 153 g/m² fabric — comfortable year-round wear
- Tubular, no side seams for a clean look and reduced fabric waste
- Ribbed collar with shoulder tape for shape retention and stability
- Pearlized tear-away label and Oeko-Tex certified for comfort and safety
Care instructions
- Do not dryclean
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), with similar colors
| |
S |
M |
L |
XL |
2XL |
| Width, in |
18.00 |
20.00 |
22.00 |
24.00 |
26.00 |
| Length, in |
28.00 |
29.00 |
30.00 |
31.00 |
32.00 |
| Sleeve length, in |
8.23 |
8.50 |
8.74 |
9.02 |
9.25 |
| Size tolerance, in |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
EU representative: Belchampian Apparel Co
Unit 160858, Courier Point, 13 Freeland Park, Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6FH, UK
Product information: Gildan 64000, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Product info : For adults, Made outside the UK/EU
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), with similar colors , Do not bleach, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean
