For generations of locals, the journey down Sydney Road came with two familiar sights—the first glimpse of the ocean and the Tyre Man watching from high above the road. Once you saw him, you knew you were home.
This vintage Manly cotton T-shirt features a carefully restored historical photograph of the famous Tyre Man outside the Sinden Tyre and Rubber Company at 100 Sydney Road. Established by Eddie Sinden in 1927, the local tyre business and its unforgettable figure became one of Manly’s best-known landmarks.
The original black-and-white streetscape captures more than the Tyre Man. It preserves the changing cars, buildings and character of Sydney Road during an earlier era of Manly life.
Printed on a quality AS Colour T-shirt made from 100% combed cotton, it has a comfortable regular fit and durable mid-weight construction suitable for everyday wear.
A meaningful Australian nostalgia gift for Manly locals, former Northern Beaches residents, vintage motoring enthusiasts and anyone who remembers looking for the Tyre Man on the road home.
Quality AS Colour Staple Tee. Regular fit. Mid-weight 180 GSM fabric. 100% combed cotton. Neck ribbing. Side-seamed construction. Double-needle hems for durability. Preshrunk to minimise shrinkage. Restored vintage Manly photograph printed on the front. Designed by Lost Manly Emporium. Wear it, remember it and keep a little piece of Lost Manly close.
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