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 5256 Clip Vintage Panto Frame Clip On Details
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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 5326 Rare 80's Men's Sunglasses Details

Truly 80's Frame Bicolor
Carrera 5326

299.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage sunglasses by CARRERA with double bridge
  • classic 80's aviator (tear drop shaped) frame design
  • premium craftsmanship and LARGE SIZE 61-13, 135
  • silver/gold frame finish with little adornment screws
  • never worn (like all our rare vintage Carrera eyewear)
  • NO RETRO SUNGLASSES, but a 35 years old ORIGINAL
Carrera 5349 True Vintage Aviator Shades Details

High-End Metal Frame 80s
Carrera 5349

249.00 EUR
Description
  • classic vintage 80's designer sunglasses by Carrera
  • dull black frame with a tortoise colored brow bar
  • tangible 1st class craftsmanship; made in Austria
  • Carrera UTRASIGHT lenses for 100% UV protection
  • never worn (like all our vintage Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO, but a rare ORIGINAL from the late 80's
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 Small 80's Shades 3 Sets of Lenses Details
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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!
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Carrera 5406 80's Optyl Sunglasses Polarized Details

Men's Shades 80's Optyl
Carrera 5406

299.00 EUR
Description
  • brilliant Carrera 80's sunglasses by Optyl
  • the OPTYL material does not seem to age!
  • soberly elegance in styling and coloring
  • square-cut Aviator design - TRUE VINTAGE
  • polarized sun lenses; 100% UV protection!
  • unworn (like all our vintage 80's sunglasses)
Carrera 5410 90's Sport Performance Shades Details
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Metal Sunglasses From 1990
Carrera 5410

249.00 EUR
Description
  • very masculine sunglasses by CARRERA from 1990
  • model of the old 90's "SPORT Performance" Series
  • brilliant combination of functionality & lifestyle
  • classic, solid green sun lenses, 100% UV protection
  • a 30 years old ORIGINAL and NO RETRO sunglasses!
  • unworn (like all our vintage sunglasses by CARRERA)
Carrera 5410 Sport Performance 90's Shades Details

Men's Sunglasses Sporty Style
Carrera 5410

249.00 EUR
Description
  • very masculine sunglasses by CARRERA from 1990
  • model of the old 90's "SPORT Performance" Series
  • brilliant combination of functionality & lifestyle
  • gray-gradient Carrera lenses (100% UV protection)
  • a 30 years old ORIGINAL and NO RETRO sunglasses!
  • unworn (like all our vintage sunglasses by CARRERA)
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
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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 5412 3 Sets Of Different Sun Lenses Details
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Durable Optyl Plastic Frame
Carrera 5412

249.00 EUR
Description
  • simply ingenious 80's vintage sunglasses by CARRERA
  • frame made of durable and long-living OPTYL material
  • the lightweight OPTYL material does not seem to age
  • 3 sets of interchangeable lenses for different conditions
  • green and brown Ultrasight and brown-gradient C-Vision
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage Optyl Carrera eyewear)
  • NO RETRO SHADES, but an app. 30 years old ORIGINAL!
Carrera 5412 80's Sunglasses Optyl Sport Details

Long-Living OPTYL Material
Carrera 5412

249.00 EUR
Description
  • sporty Carrera aviator sunglasses: Collection 1989/1990
  • frame made of durable and long-living OPTYL material
  • orig. catalog name: Carrera 5412 Cup Sport Performance
  • 3 sets of interchangeable lenses for different conditions
  • 1x green-gradient C-VISION, 1x green, 1x gray C-VISION
  • unworn (like all our rare vintage Optyl Carrera eyewear)
  • NO RETRO SHADES, but an app. 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 5416 80's Shades Polarized Lenses Details

Optyl Frame Sunglasses
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 ULTRAPOL (polarized) and 1x ULTRASIGHT
  • 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 5417 Rare 80's Sportsglasses Optyl Details

Men's Sunglasses From 1989
Carrera 5417

249.00 EUR
Description
  • old, original Carrera sports sunglasses from 1989
  • original catalog name: model 5417 Admiral, 65/11
  • massive frame with beamy temples; + Carrera case
  • TOP quality, thanks to incredible OPTYL material
  • 30 years old unicum still shines like just produced
  • new old stock (like all our rare Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but an authentic 80s original
Carrera 5417 Camouflage 80's Sportsglasses Details

Sports Shades From 1989
Carrera 5417

249.00 EUR
Description
  • old, original Carrera sports sunglasses from 1989
  • original catalog name: model 5417 Admiral, 65/11
  • massive frame with beamy temples; + Carrera case
  • TOP quality, thanks to incredible OPTYL material
  • 30 years old unicum still shines like just produced
  • new old stock (like all our rare Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but an authentic 80s original
Carrera 5417 Designer 80's Sportsglasses Details

True Vintage 80's Shades
Carrera 5417

249.00 EUR
Description
  • old, original Carrera sports sunglasses from 1989
  • original catalog name: model 5417 Admiral, 65/11
  • massive frame with beamy temples; + Carrera case
  • TOP quality, thanks to incredible OPTYL material
  • 30 years old unicum still shines like just produced
  • new old stock (like all our rare Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but an authentic 80s original
Carrera 5417 Vintage 80's Sports Sunglasses Details

Optyl Sunglasses For Men
Carrera 5417

249.00 EUR
Description
  • old, original Carrera sports sunglasses from 1989
  • original catalog name: model 5417 Admiral, 65/11
  • massive frame with beamy temples; + Carrera case
  • TOP quality, thanks to incredible OPTYL material
  • 30 years old unicum still shines like just produced
  • new old stock (like all our rare Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but an authentic 80s original
Carrera 5417 80's Vintage Sports Sunglasses Details

No Retro Shades True Vintage
Carrera 5417

249.00 EUR
Description
  • old, original Carrera sports sunglasses from 1989
  • original catalog name: model 5417 Admiral, 65/11
  • massive frame with beamy temples; + Carrera case
  • TOP quality, thanks to incredible OPTYL material
  • 30 years old unicum still shines like just produced
  • new old stock (like all our rare Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but an authentic 80s 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 5420 90's Wrap Sports Sunglasses Details

Rare Sports Shades 1990
Carrera 5420

249.00 EUR
Description
  • wrap around Carrera sports sunglasses from 1990
  • "wrap around" = sporty curved frame & sun lenses
  • optimal eye PROTECTION from all angles of view
  • functional shades and a stylish accessory likewise
  • new old stock (like all our rare Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a 30 years old original!
Carrera 5420 90s Wrap Around Sportsglasses Details

Men's Sunglasses Sport 90s
Carrera 5420

249.00 EUR
Description
  • wrap around Carrera sports sunglasses from 1990
  • "wrap around" = sporty curved frame & sun lenses
  • optimal eye PROTECTION from all angles of view
  • functional shades and a stylish accessory likewise
  • new old stock (like all our rare Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a 30 years 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 5422 90's Shades 3 Sets of Lenses Details

Rare Vintage Sunglasses
Carrera 5422

249.00 EUR
Description
  • Carrera shades of the Carrera Collection from 1989/90
  • model 5422, Sport Performance, in LARGE size 66/12
  • vintage rarity comes with two pairs replacement lenses
  • 1x brown-gradient, 1x gray-gradient and 1x green-solid
  • unworn, NOS (like all our VINTAGE Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO SHADES, but a rare 30 years old ORIGINAL!
Carrera 5422 Shades With 3 Sets of Lenses Details

True Vintage Sunglasses
Carrera 5422

249.00 EUR
Description
  • Carrera shades of the Carrera Collection from 1989/90
  • model 5422, Sport Performance, in LARGE size 66/12
  • vintage rarity comes with two pairs replacement lenses
  • 1x brown-gradient, 1x gray-gradient and 1x green-solid
  • unworn, NOS (like all our VINTAGE Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO SHADES, but a rare 30 years old ORIGINAL!
Carrera 5424 80's Sunglasses Polarized Lens Details

Men's Sunglasses Optyl
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
  • C Ultra-Pol POLARIZED lenses, 100% UV protection
  • new old stock (like all our VINTAGE Carrera shades)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, a rare ORIGINAL from 1989!
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 5425 80's 90's Camouflage Shades Details

Movie Sunglasses Rarity
Carrera 5425

249.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage shades of the Carrera Collection from 1989/90
  • Carrera means "RACE" and is the "eyewear philosophy"
  • sporty and functional design as quality characteristic
  • 2 sets of lenses: 1x green gradient C-VISION, 1x green
  • unworn, NOS (like all our rare vintage 80's sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but an authentic old ORIGINAL!
  • Robert De Niro wore such a model in the movie "Casino"
Carrera 5426 80's Ladies Sports Sunglasses Details

Women's Sunglasses 80's
Carrera 5426

299.00 EUR
Description
  • CARRERA CAT-Changer sports shades from 1988
  • lightweight synthetic frame = OPTYL material!
  • state-of-the-art lenses (3 sets) & with orig. case
  • green Ultrasight, brown Ultrasight and C-Vision
  • extraordinary frame pattern with "lattice effect"
  • new old stock (like all our 80's Carrera sunnies)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses; a rare vintage ORIGINAL
Carrera 5426 Pink Ladies Sports Sunglasses Details

1980's Sunglasses Women
Carrera 5426

299.00 EUR
Description
  • CARRERA CAT-Changer sports shades from 1988
  • lightweight synthetic frame = OPTYL material!
  • state-of-the-art lenses (3 sets) & with orig. case
  • green Ultrasight, brown Ultrasight and 1x gray
  • extraordinary frame pattern with "lattice effect"
  • new old stock (like all our 80's Carrera sunnies)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses; a rare vintage ORIGINAL
Carrera 5427 80's Polarized Sports Shades Details

Women & Men Sunglasses
Carrera 5427

249.00 EUR
Description
  • Carrera '5427 Sprinter' sports shades from 1988
  • lightweight synthetic frame = OPTYL material!
  • state-of-the-art lenses (2 sets) & with orig. case
  • 1x gray ULTRAPOL & 1x C-Vision gray-gradient
  • new old stock (like all our 80's Carrera sunnies)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses; a rare vintage ORIGINAL
Carrera 5427 Polarized Sports Shades 80's Details

Men's & Women's Sunglasses
Carrera 5427

249.00 EUR
Description
  • Carrera '5427 Sprinter' sports shades from 1988
  • lightweight synthetic frame = OPTYL material!
  • state-of-the-art lenses (2 sets) & with orig. case
  • 1x brown ULTRAPOL & 1x C-Vision gray-gradient
  • new old stock (like all our 80's CARRERA sunnies)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses; a rare vintage ORIGINAL
Carrera 5430 90's Sports Shades Polarized Details

Sports Sunglasses 1990's
Carrera 5430

249.00 EUR
Description
  • CARRERA 5430 SUNBEAM sport's sunglasses from 1991
  • water and ski sports glasses "panorama shield / mask"
  • lightweight Polyamide material (top wearing comfort)
  • POLARIZED lens = anti-relection for high sun-intensity
  • new old stock (like all our rare VINTAGE sports shades)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but an authentic OLD ORIGINAL
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 5433 Aviator Sunglasses Men 90's Details

Vintage Frame Unique Piece
Carrera 5433

249.00 EUR
Description
  • rare vintage Carrera 1990's aviator-design sunglasses
  • tortoise frame + golden metal rings & CARRERA logo
  • high-end Carrera Ultrasight lenses: 100% UV protection
  • new old stock (like all our vintage Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO shades, but an app. 25 years old ORIGINAL
  • sun lenses could be replaced with prescription lenses
Carrera 5444 Wide Aviator Sunglasses 90's Details

High-End Optyl Shades
Carrera 5444

249.00 EUR
Description
  • vintage CARRERA designer sunglasses from the 90's
  • everlasting Optyl-frame (shines like just produced)
  • with high-end Carrera ULTRASIGHT lenses; 100% UV
  • unworn, new old stock (incl. soft case by CARRERA)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a 20 years old ORIGINAL
  • the frame could be glazed with optical lenses, too
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 5518 70's Old School Aviator Shades Details

Real Old 70's Sunglasses
Carrera 5518

349.00 EUR
Description
  • truly 'OLD SCHOOL' Carrera sunglasses from the 70's
  • extraordinary 'AVIATOR design' (something different)
  • greenish-grayish: characteristic of the 1970's fashion
  • unworn (like all our old vintage Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO SHADES; but a rare 40 years old ORIGINAL
Carrera 5547 Dark Ultrasight Sun Lenses Details

Vintage Shades From 1986
Carrera 5547

299.00 EUR
Description
  • incredibly rare Carrera vintage sunglasses from 1986
  • very sturdy frame by famous Optyl (1st class quality)
  • men's shades (145mm frame width), XL vintage shades
  • dark brown Ultrasight lenses for extreme sun-intensity
  • unworn (like all our RARE vintage Carrera sunglasses)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a rare 35 years old Original
Carrera 5565 80's Vintage Sunglasses Optyl Details

Aviator Shades Truly 1980's
Carrera 5565

249.00 EUR
Description
  • CARRERA 5565 = a design classic from the mid 1980's
  • similar to the famous Carrera 'mod. 5512' (Miami Vice)
  • everlasting Optyl-frame still shines like just produced
  • new old stock (like all our rare vintage Carrera shades)
  • NO retro sunglasses, but a 35 years old vintage original
  • unique frame pattern (green / black mottled); see pics!
Carrera 5565 Old 1980's Sunglasses Vintage Details

80's Sunglasses Aviator
Carrera 5565

249.00 EUR
Description
  • CARRERA 5565 = a design classic from the mid 1980's
  • similar to the famous Carrera 'mod. 5512' (Miami Vice)
  • everlasting Optyl-frame still shines like just produced
  • new old stock (like all our rare vintage Carrera shades)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a 35 years old vintage original
  • unique frame pattern (honey-brown SPLINTER EFFECT)
Carrera 5566 Round Vintage Sunglasses 90s Details

Round Sunglasses 1995
Carrera 5566

279.00 EUR
Description
  • small round Carrera vintage sunglasses from the 90's
  • timeless original ('John Lennon Look'); unisex design
  • great quality and very comfortable (16g lightweight)
  • with high-end Carrera lenses for max. UV-protection
  • new old stock (like all our vintage Carrera sunglasses)
  • reduced to 279,-€ (right lens has a very TINY scratch)
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 5595 Nikki Lauda Sunglasses 1980's Details

Racing Sunglasses 1984
Carrera 5595

299.00 EUR
Description
  • rare old VINTAGE Carrera sunglasses from 1984
  • Nikki Lauda wore the Carrera 5595 in the 1980's
  • synthetic frame (Optyl material) in best quality
  • 2 sets of lenses: 1x brown Ultrasight & 1x green
  • unworn single item (like all our vintage shades)
  • NO RETRO sunglasses, but a 35 years old 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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