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Carrera – Sports and pilots eyeglasses of the 80s

Initially, Carrera focused on sportswear sunglasses. Largely thanks to Don Johnson and his now legendary Carrera 5512 sunglasses in the Miami Vice cult series, the company’s eyewear came to epitomise sports functionality and cool lifestyles.
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Carrera 5251 Purple Pink Mirrored 90's Details

90s Steampunk Sunglasses
Carrera 5251

249.00 EUR
Description
  • striking vintage Carrera SUNJET sunglasses of the 90s
  • lightweight frame with extraordinary 'PINK' coloring
  • called as 'steampunk sunglasses' or 'industrial design'
  • unworn rarity (like all our vintage shades) from 1995
  • NO RETRO; a unique model in great quality (100% UV)
  • purple / dark-pink frame with pink-mirrored sun lenses
Carrera 5256 Clip Vintage Panto Frame Clip On Details

Ladies & Gents Panto Specs
Carrera 5256 Clip

249.00 EUR
Description
  • timeless vintage Carrera Sunjet frame with sun clip
  • more 'classic' in coloring and design isn't possible!
  • inspired by the old 60's 'Tart Optical Arnel' frames
  • the actor Johnny Depp made this panto style popular
  • unworn rarity from app. 1995 in SMALL-MEDIUM size
  • NO RETRO, but a unique model by CARRERA SUNJET
Carrera 5272 Tart Arnel Style James Dean Details

90's Shades Crystal Turquoise
Carrera 5272

399.00 EUR
Description
  • Carrera SUNJET mod. 5272 sunglasses from the late 1990's
  • similar to the old 'Tart Optical Arnel' frames of the 50/60s
  • James Dean & Johnny Depp are popular for this frame style
  • classic frame design with a fancy 'crystal turquoise' color
  • light mirrored lenses with the SUNJET lettering on left lens
  • unworn, new old stock (like all our rare 90's vintage shades)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a 30 years old Sunjet ORIGINAL
Carrera 5301 Adjustable Vario Temple Length Details

Optyl Sunglasses From 1986
Carrera 5301

349.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage 1980's CARRERA sunglasses from 1986
  • model 5301, color 10, size 56/16, VARIO temples
  • soberly elegance in styling, colouring & design
  • top wearing comfort thanks to individual fitting
  • great Vario System for a variable temple length
  • rare, unworn old 80's original produced by Optyl
  • high-end Carrera sun lenses (100% UV protection)
Carrera 5309 Plastic Optyl Frame 1985 Details

Aviator Frame Vario System
Carrera 5309

299.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage eyeglass-frame by CARRERA from 1985
  • ingenious OPTYL material does not seem to age
  • adjustable temple length (due to VARIO system)
  • unworn model in L size 61-13, made in Austria
  • NO RETRO eyeglasses, but an old 80's Original
  • Carrera demo lenses can be replaced optionally
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Carrera 5310 Vario Temple System Frame Details

Adjustable Temple Length
Carrera 5310

349.00 EUR
Description
  • brilliant Carrera vintage sunglasses from the 80s/90s
  • soberly elegance in styling and colouring; just noble!
  • variable temple length, due to Carrera VARIO SYSTEM
  • hybrid between functionality; quality; luxury lifestyle
  • unworn, NOS (like all our vintage CARRERA sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO shades, but a precious & rare old ORIGINAL
Carrera 5312 Rare Sunglasses From 1987 Details

80's Aviator Sunglasses Men
Carrera 5312

249.00 EUR
Description
  • Carrera sunglasses, model 5312, size 60/07, color 41
  • precious 1980's CARRERA vintage aviator sunglasses
  • top craftsmanship & bicolored finish (typical 1980's)
  • unworn, NOS (like all our vintage Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO shades, but a rare old ORIGINAL from 1987
  • quality frame could also be glazed with optical lenses
Carrera 5312 1980's Sunglasses Bicolor Details

Made in Germany Frame 80s
Carrera 5312

249.00 EUR
Description
  • Carrera sunglasses, model 5312, size 62/09, color 41
  • precious 1980's CARRERA vintage aviator sunglasses
  • top craftsmanship & bicolored finish (typical 1980's)
  • unworn, NOS (like all our vintage Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO shades, but a rare old ORIGINAL from 1987
  • quality frame could also be glazed with optical lenses
Carrera 5316 Optyl Sunglasses From 1988 Details

Adjustable Temple Length Vario
Carrera 5316

319.00 EUR
Description
  • brilliant vintage CARRERA sunglasses from 1988
  • model 5316, color 10, size 60/17, VARIO temples
  • soberly elegance in styling, colouring & design
  • top wearing comfort thanks to individual fitting
  • great Vario System for a variable temple length
  • rare, unworn old 80's original produced by Optyl
  • reduced to 319€ (right lens = VERY TINY scratch)
Carrera 5316 With Polarized Sun Lenses Details

Vario Sunglasses From 1988
Carrera 5316

369.00 EUR
Description
  • very special men's Carrera sunglasses from 1988
  • model 5316, color 11, size 58/17, VARIO temples
  • the VARIO temple length can be easily varied!
  • top wearing comfort thanks to individual fitting
  • rare, unworn old 80's original produced by Optyl
  • high-end POLARIZED Carrera sun lenses; 100% UV
Carrera 5316 Adjustable 80's Sunglasses Details

With Polarized Sun Lenses
Carrera 5316

369.00 EUR
Description
  • very special men's Carrera sunglasses from 1988
  • model 5316, color 10, size 58/17, VARIO temples
  • the VARIO temple length can be easily varied!
  • top wearing comfort thanks to individual fitting
  • rare, unworn old 80's original produced by Optyl
  • high-end POLARIZED Carrera sun lenses; 100% UV
Carrera 5323 Adjustable Temples Vario 80's Details

80s Optyl Frame Vario Temples
Carrera 5323

299.00 EUR
Description
  • brilliant 1980's aviator sunglasses by CARRERA
  • soberly elegance in styling, colouring & design
  • top wearing comfort thanks to individual fitting
  • great Vario System for a variable temple length
  • UNWORN single item in SMALL to M size 58-12
  • Carrera C-VISION sun lenses: 100% UV protection
Carrera 5370 Classic Vintage Sunglasses Details

Rare 90's Sunglasses Men
Carrera 5370

249.00 EUR
Description
  • noble vintage 1990's designer glasses by Carrera
  • very comfortable & accordingly pleasant to wear
  • half-rimmed metal frame with extra acetate rims
  • never worn (like all our vintage Carrera eyewear)
  • No RETRO specs, but a rarity from the early 90's
  • green-gradient Carrera lenses (100% UV protection)
Carrera 5401 Large With Polarized Sun Lenses Details

Vintage Shades From 1989
Carrera 5401 Large

249.00 EUR
Description
  • Carrera shades of the Carrera Collection from 1989/90
  • mod. 5401 Strato Large, size 64/09, Sport Performance
  • vintage rarity in top quality, gold-plated & chestnut
  • Carrera ULTRAPOL = polarized sun lenses (100% UV)
  • unworn, NOS (like all our VINTAGE Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO SHADES, but a rare 35 years old ORIGINAL!
Carrera 5401 Small 80's Shades 3 Sets of Lenses Details

Aviator Sunglasses From 1989
Carrera 5401 Small

249.00 EUR
Description
  • Carrera shades of the Carrera Collection from 1989/90
  • mod. 5401 Strato Small, size 62/07, Sport Performance
  • vintage rarity comes with two pairs replacement lenses
  • 1x brown-gradient, 1x gray-gradient, 1x gray Ultrasight
  • unworn, NOS (like all our VINTAGE Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO SHADES, but a rare 30 years old ORIGINAL!
Carrera 5411 C-Matic Extra Changeable Sun Lenses Details

1980's Men's Sunglasses
Carrera 5411 C-Matic

299.00 EUR
Description
  • original Carrera 5411 'Ocean' sunglasses from 1989
  • brilliant photochromic "C-MATIC" lenses (darkening)
  • lenses are darker in the sun and lighter in the shade
  • 1x extra sun lenses in solid-green (100% UV protect.)
  • unworn rarity - single and true VINTAGE commodity
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a 30 years old ORIGINAL
Carrera 5411 C-Matic Photochromic Automatic Lens Details

Old 80's 90's Sunglasses
Carrera 5411 C-Matic

299.00 EUR
Description
  • original Carrera 5411 'Ocean' sunglasses from 1989
  • brilliant photochromic "C-MATIC" lenses (darkening)
  • lenses are darker in the sun and lighter in the shade
  • 1x extra sun lenses in solid-green (100% UV protect.)
  • unworn rarity - single and true VINTAGE commodity
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a 30 years old ORIGINAL!
Carrera 5416 80's Shades Additional Lenses Details

Sporty 80's Sunglasses Men
Carrera 5416

299.00 EUR
Description
  • sensational sports shades by Carrera from 1988
  • lightweight synthetic frame = OPTYL material!
  • state-of-the-art lenses (2 sets) & with orig. case
  • 1x brown-gradient and 1x brown silver mirrored
  • a symbiosis of sport and fashionable lifestyle!
  • new old stock (like all our 80's Carrera sunnies)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses; a rare vintage ORIGINAL
Carrera 5418 All Weather Shades Polarized Details

Panorama Sports Sunglasses
Carrera 5418

349.00 EUR
Description
  • ultra rare VINTAGE Carrera sport's sunglasses from 1989
  • brilliant all weather shades with interchangeable lenses
  • yellow (kalichrome) intensify light and increase contrast
  • gray (POLARIZED) anti-relection for high sun-intensity
  • yellow lens wearable at dusk and bown lens at daytime
  • new old stock (like all our rare vintage sports sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but an authentic OLD ORIGINAL!
Carrera 5421 90's Aviator Sports Lifestyle Details

Metal Sunglasses 90's
Carrera 5421

249.00 EUR
Description
  • precious men's aviator vintage sunglasses from 1990
  • typified the sports and luxury lifestyle by CARRERA
  • orig. Name: model 5421 Regatta, Sport Performance
  • simply a timeless classic in top-quality; gold-plated!
  • never worn, NOS (like all our rare vintage 90's shades)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses; but an old Carrera ORIGINAL!
Carrera 5421 90's Aviator Sports Sunglasses Details

Sporty 90s Shades From Men
Carrera 5421

249.00 EUR
Description
  • precious men's aviator vintage sunglasses from 1990
  • typified the sports and luxury lifestyle by CARRERA
  • orig. Name: model 5421 Regatta, Sport Performance
  • simply a timeless classic in top-quality; gold-plated!
  • never worn, NOS (like all our rare vintage 90's shades)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses; but an old Carrera ORIGINAL!
Carrera 5424 Camouflage Aviator Shades 80s Details

80's Lifestyle Sunglasses
Carrera 5424

249.00 EUR
Description
  • old 80's sports sunglasses by Carrera; true vintage
  • original catalog name: model 5424 Sky, size 62/13
  • combination of "Sport Performance" & aviator style
  • functional shades and a stylish accessory likewise
  • interesting frame pattern in a kind of "Camouflage"
  • new old stock (as all our vintage Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, a rare ORIGINAL from 1989!
Carrera 5431 80's Sport Sunglasses Alpine Details

Lightweight Shades 1988
Carrera 5431

299.00 EUR
Description
  • Carrera Alpine-Changer sports shades from 1988
  • lightweight synthetic frame = OPTYL material!
  • state-of-the-art lenses (2 sets) & with orig. case
  • brown Ultrasight and green Ultrasight (100% UV)
  • sport performance sunglasses & trendy lifestyle!
  • new old stock (like all our 80's Carrera sunnies)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses; a rare vintage ORIGINAL
Carrera 5498 90's Sports Shades Polarized Details

Rare Vintage Frame 1990's
Carrera 5498

249.00 EUR
Description
  • stylish vintage sunglasses by CARRERA from 1995
  • elegant combination of colors, materials & shape
  • very interesting construction of the frame bridge
  • unworn, one of a kind; with POLARIZED sun lenses
  • NO RETRO fashion; but a precious old 90s original
  • Carrera ULTRAPOL lenses for 100% UV protection
Carrera 5504 Round 90's Shades Limited Details

Unisex 90's Sunglasses
Carrera 5504

249.00 EUR
Description
  • round vintage Carrera sunglasses from 1994, size 46/17
  • lightweight frame & extraordinary pattern (multicolor)
  • LIMITED '17' EDITION (model looks like hand painted)
  • UNWORN rarity (like all our vintage 90s Carrera shades)
  • NO retro; a unique model with Ultrasight lenses; 100% UV
  • the sun lenses could be replaced with prescription lenses
Carrera 5504 90's Shades Limited Round Details

Round Sunglasses 1994
Carrera 5504

249.00 EUR
Description
  • round vintage Carrera sunglasses from 1994, size 46/17
  • lightweight frame & extraordinary pattern (multicolor)
  • LIMITED '17' EDITION (model looks like hand painted)
  • UNWORN rarity (like all our vintage 90s Carrera shades)
  • NO retro; a unique model with Ultrasight lenses; 100% UV
  • the sun lenses could be replaced with prescription lenses
Carrera 5589 Large 80's Aviator Sunglasses Details

Pilots Shades Semi Rimless
Carrera 5589

249.00 EUR
Description
  • rare, high-end 80's Carrera designer sunglasses
  • half rimless (lightweight - very pleasant to wear)
  • typical 80's aviator design; true VINTAGE shades
  • great combination of functionality and lifestyle
  • unworn (like all our vintage eyewear by Carrera)
  • NO RETRO shades; but a 30 years old ORIGINAL
Carrera 5593 80's Aviator Sports Sunglasses Details

80's Interchangeable Lenses
Carrera 5593

299.00 EUR
Description
  • sensational sports shades by Carrera from 1988
  • lightweight synthetic frame = OPTYL material!
  • state-of-the-art lenses (2 sets) with Porsche case
  • 1x brown-gradient & 1x brown Ultrasight, 100% UV
  • a symbiosis of SPORT and fashionable LIFESTYLE
  • new old stock (like all our 1980's Carrera sunnies)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses; a rare vintage ORIGINAL!

Carrera – Most famous sports and pilots eyeglasses of the 80s

The Carrera sunglasses were invented by Wilhelm Anger, who revolutionized the world of glasses in 1968 with his eyewear factory and the OPTYL plastic of the same name. He developed the production of eyewear from a handicraft production into a series production.

Anger had begun working on the Carrera eyewear much earlier, however, because he was actually interested in developing safety glasses. But in 1955, ten years after the war, people once again had money for luxury as well as an increasing interest in sporting activities. Wilhelm Anger modified the actual safety glasses into sports glasses, ski goggles and fashion glasses.

A Car Race as a Godfather for Famous Eyewear

An appealing brand name to successfully market the sunglasses was the only thing missing. At that time, the “Carrera Panamericana”, a sports car race in Mexico, was the most image-strengthening motorsport event in the world. Anger himself was a big fan of fast cars.
 
As the name CARRERA was not protected, the first “CARRERA” eyewear was produced in 1956. Furthermore, Porsche, who were also participating in the Carrera Panamericana, had not trademarked the name. Both companies came to an agreement which allowed them to both continue using the name. Wilhelm Anger immediately recognized how effective prominent athletes were in advertising and equipped numerous top athletes with his Carrera eyewear. The sales success was enormous and Carrera became THE sports eyewear par excellence.

Carrera Eyewear Becomes a Lifestyle Accessory

But that alone was not enough for Anger. Together with his company, he further developed Carrera eyewear and was soon covering a wide interest from purchasers.  There were Carrera sunglasses for men, Carrera sunglasses for women, Carrera sports glasses, Carrera glacier glasses and one could even soon find Carrera frames for prescription lenses.

As a result of sophisticated marketing, Carrera Sport sunglasses developed over decades into lifestyle sunglasses which were also increasingly seen in films.

In 1996, the CARRERA sunglasses were transferred to the Safilo Group. They still reproduce the old Carrera models today.

That is why we are especially proud to offer original vintage Optyl Carrera sunglasses in our shop.

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