RACE SUIT BAG NO.5
This 1-of-1 piece utilizes a retired race-used vintage Obermaier Racing Team flameproof race suit, worn by Jürgen Oppermann during the 1990 24 Hours of Le Mans while piloting the #26 Obermaier Racing Team Porsche 962c. A significant piece of motorsports and Le Mans history, reimagined and re-engineered for a new life.
For this unique piece, the entire suit was utilized and upcycled by hand to create a fully functional tote bag, while weaving the character and history through each thread.
[RACE SUIT:]
Manufacturer..........Bebek Racewear
Year of manufacture...1990
Series................24 Hours of Le Mans
Team..................Obermaier Racing Team, #26 Porsche 962c
Driver................Jürgen Oppermann
[EXTERIOR DETAILS:]
Front chest used for front side
Zipper & neck strap fully functional
Arms used for sides
Back upper body used for back side
Back lower waist used for bottom panel
Shoulder straps box stitched & riveted
FIA tag relocated to mid back
[INTERIOR DETAILS:]
Front lower waist with pockets used for back panel
Zipper & waist pockets fully functional
Hidden pocket accessible by zipper
Lower legs used for sides
Upper legs used for bottom panel
Mid legs used for front panels
Nomex tag relocated and handstitched on to pocket
Parc Fermé tag hand stitched on to pocket
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Race suit made in Germany.
Re-engineered and tailored by hand in Vancouver, Canada.
Piece no: PFRSB
SUPPORTING THE PARC FERMÉ FOUNDATION
A portion from each item sold goes directly towards our Non-profit - the 'Parc Fermé Foundation' - where we're on a mission of sending young race fans on race experiences, with the focus being on young fans who are battling difficult challenges that life has thrown their way, or who just wouldn’t have the means to make it to the race if not for a foundation like us stepping in.
It’s by the Motorsports community for the Motorsports community, for those that are young and call the community their home, but due to their circumstances they’ve very often been on the outside looking in.
