{"product_id":"goodyear-vintage-patch-rope-trucker-authentic-1970s-80s-richardson-112-heather-gray","title":"Goodyear Vintage Patch Rope Trucker - Authentic 1970s-80s | Richardson 112 Heather Gray","description":"\u003cp class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s22\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont17\"\u003eReal automotive Americana. This Goodyear rope trucker hat features an AUTHENTIC VINTAGE PATCH from the 1970s-1980s tire advertising golden era on a Richardson 112 heather gray and white rope-bill blank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s22\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont17\"\u003eThis is NOT a reproduction. This is the REAL thing from Goodyear's advertising heyday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s18\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage Americana collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTire and automotive advertising memorabilia enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotorsports and racing heritage fans\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoodyear brand specialists\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic car and hot rod garage decor collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRetro advertising design fans\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors who value authenticity over reproductions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInvestment-grade Americana buyers\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s18\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003ePremium Construction Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRichardson 112 original rope trucker — the gold standard since 1970\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeather gray structured front panels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite mesh back\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite rope trim across the bill\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeather gray button top\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContrast stitching throughout\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAUTHENTIC VINTAGE Goodyear patch (40-50+ years old)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRectangular patch, navy field, cream embroidered border\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"GOODYEAR\" in bold gold script lettering\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGENUINE 1970s-1980s promotional patch — not reproduction\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProfessionally heat-pressed to Richardson 112\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable snapback closure fits most\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted by PM Outfitters in Mississippi\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s18\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eAuthentic Vintage Patch — What This Means:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s22\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont17\"\u003eEstimated age 40-50+ years (1970s-1980s era). Sourced from genuine Goodyear Tire \u0026amp; Rubber Company promotional merchandise via estate sales, automotive memorabilia collections, and vintage markets. Professionally heat-pressed to a brand new Richardson 112 blank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s18\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eVintage Patch Characteristics (Why We Love Them):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinor thread fraying around the border (proves 40-50 years of existence)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlight color variation in navy field and gold thread (natural aging)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage fabric backing visible on reverse (period-correct materials)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmbroidery thread patina (aged thread has different sheen than modern)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"s26\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod-correct embroidery technique (tire-era machine work)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s18\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eGoodyear: American Industrial Icon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s22\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont17\"\u003eFounded in 1898 in Akron, Ohio, Goodyear grew into one of America's most recognizable industrial brands — a fixture of garages, gas stations, and racing pit walls for generations. The navy-and-gold wingfoot script dominated NASCAR, Indy Car, and Formula 1 for decades, trusted by racing teams and everyday drivers alike. This patch represents that era when Goodyear was part of the visual language of American driving culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s18\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eHeather Gray \u0026amp; White Colorway:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s22\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont17\"\u003eThe neutral gray and white foundation lets the navy-and-gold Goodyear patch take center stage, while the white rope trim across the bill adds a premium, retro finishing touch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s18\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eWhy Authenticity Matters:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s22\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont17\"\u003eReproductions are perfectly clean, computer-precise, and mass-produced overseas — no history, no soul. Genuine vintage patches carry real provenance, period-correct technique, and honest wear. This is exactly what you're getting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s18\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eFan-Tribute Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s22\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont17\"\u003eThis is a vintage collectible tribute item featuring a genuine period Goodyear promotional patch. PM Outfitters is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Goodyear Tire \u0026amp; Rubber Company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s18\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eSizing \u0026amp; Fit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s22\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont17\"\u003eOne size fits most (adjustable snapback). Richardson 112 structured fit maintains shape. White mesh back provides breathability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s18\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s22\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont17\"\u003eSpot clean only — do not machine wash, as this will damage the vintage textile. Air dry completely. Store on a hat rack to maintain shape. Handle the vintage patch gently; consider this a collector's item deserving care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s18\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eShipping:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s22\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont17\"\u003eHandcrafted and ships within 1-2 business days. Free shipping on orders over $75. Carefully packaged to protect the vintage patch, and arrives with a PM Outfitters branded hang tag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s18\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont15\"\u003eThe Bottom Line:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"s19\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s22\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bumpedFont17\"\u003eIf you love vintage Americana, tire and automotive advertising history, motorsports heritage, and quality Richardson 112 construction — this hat is for you. Add to cart and collect real Goodyear history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PM Outfitters ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":66979394846765,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/7731\/5373\/files\/CC087CC3-5B71-4088-9B80-DF62F881C895.jpg?v=1783273465","url":"https:\/\/pmoutfitters.net\/products\/goodyear-vintage-patch-rope-trucker-authentic-1970s-80s-richardson-112-heather-gray","provider":"PM Outfitters ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}