
Le 31
Grand Prix 1978 T-Shirt
This is a short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt made from ultra-comfortable cotton jersey. It features a vintage chest print reading 'Montreal 1978 Grand Prix du Canada' with a racetrack outline and checkered flag motif, serving as a souvenir item for Montreal or motorsport enthusiasts. The shirt is heathered light blue with a straight hem and includes a small '514' neck print.
- Material
- cotton jersey
- Style
- casual, vintage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Vintage souvenir t-shirt from the 1978 Montreal Grand Prix, made from ultra comfortable cotton jersey.
Vintage print and ultra comfortable cotton jersey
- Material
- cotton jersey
- Style
- casual, vintage
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- vintage print
- cotton jersey fabric
- ultra comfortable
- souvenir design
- Montreal Grand Prix 1978 themed
Product Insights
This t-shirt commemorates Gilles Villeneuve's first Formula 1 victory at the 1978 Canadian Grand Prix on Montreal's original Circuit Île Notre-Dame, featuring a print with the circuit map, arched 'MONTREAL', and checkered flag on heathered light-blue, with a car silhouette matching his winning Ferrari 312T3. Buyers praise its vintage authenticity and buttery-soft, lightweight feel that becomes even softer with washing; the screen-printed graphic stays vibrant when cared for properly. Priced at $39 CAD—roughly half the cost of official F1 licensed vintage tees—it appeals to motorsport fans seeking a subtle, historically accurate tribute suitable for summer, races, everyday wear, or as a Montreal souvenir, with a true-to-size fit and natural stretch for comfort.
Verified claims
- Historical significance
- Marks Villeneuve's first F1 win on Montreal's debut circuit.
- Car reference
- Silhouette on the print matches Villeneuve's winning Ferrari 312T3.
- Value
- At $39 CAD, roughly half the price of official F1 licensed vintage tees.
- Design authenticity
- Buyers say the graphic has vintage authenticity and a nostalgic GP Montreal look.
- Print design
- Print honors Villeneuve's 1978 win with Circuit Île Notre-Dame map, arched 'MONTREAL', and checkered flag on heathered light-blue.
- Print care
- Screen-printed graphic stays vibrant when washed inside out in cold water and air dried.
- Softness
- Buttery-soft hand-feel that gets even softer with washing.
- Breathability
- Lightweight and breathable for hot summer days.
- Occasions
- Suitable for summer, F1 gatherings, everyday wear, and as a Montreal souvenir.
- Target audience
- Appeals to motorsport fans who prefer a subtle, historically accurate tribute over branded merchandise.
- Price comparison
- This house-brand tee undercuts licensed F1 vintage tees by nearly half.
- Fit
- Buyers report a true-to-size fit and soft, lightweight feel ideal for summer.
- Stretch
- Natural horizontal stretch from the looped knit creates a no-bind fit.
- Wash softening
- Buyers report the fabric becomes more comfortable with repeated washing.
Product record
- Title
- Grand Prix 1978 T-Shirt
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
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Product
Flat-front view of a short-sleeve heathered light blue crew-neck T-shirt with a centered white printed graphic reading 'MONTREAL', '1978', 'GRAND PRIX', 'DU CANADA' and a simple racetrack/map outline with a small checkered-flag motif beneath the text.
- Overall silhouetteFront-facing short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt laid flat, shoulders slightly tapered, straight hem visible at bottom.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.76 (high) - Fabric appearanceFine heathered knit texture across the shirt giving a subtly mottled light-blue appearance.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (high) - Neckline and label“Round crew neckline with visible small white neck print reading '514' centered inside the collar.”
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Chest graphic - headline arc“White arched text across the upper chest forming the word 'MONTREAL'.”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Chest graphic - year“Large white numeric text '1978' centered below the arched headline.”
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Chest graphic - subtitle“Two lines of white block text beneath the year reading 'GRAND PRIX' on the first line and 'DU CANADA' on the second line.”
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.40 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Chest graphic - track outlineWhite single-line outline of a racetrack or map shape placed below the subtitle with a small checkered-flag style square near its right end.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Left sleeveShort sleeve extending outward to the left with the same heathered light-blue fabric and folded edge visible.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.26 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Right sleeveShort sleeve extending outward to the right with the same heathered light-blue fabric and folded edge visible.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.26 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem detailStraight bottom hem with a narrow stitched edge visible against the background.
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x 0.22 · y 0.78 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Product photographed flat against a uniform light gray background with soft even lighting and minimal shadowing; centered composition.
- Shot compositionT-shirt centered in the frame, photographed from above showing the full front; even border of background visible on all sides.
- BackgroundPlain light gray background filling the image with no additional props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with very faint shadowing beneath the lower hem and sleeves indicating overhead studio illumination.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
heather light blue· body#8EA9C3white· printed graphic- Overall silhouetteFront-facing short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt laid flat, shoulders slightly tapered, straight hem visible at bottom.
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Customer Reviews
7 total7 reviews · out of 5
Great for summer
Lightweight, great for summer.
Born in ‘78’!
What’s not to love!
Maillot vintage
Beau maillot vintage du GP montreal 78
Tellement beau
Ultra confortable, soyeux, un très jolie bleu. Je sais que ce n'est qu'un t-shirt mais c'est possiblement le t-shirt que j'ai le plus apprécié depuis très longtemps.
Victoire de Gilles Villeneuve à Mtl!
Couleur, tissus et évidemment, Gilles gagne le 1er GP de Montréal!
Grand Prix du Canada
Super motif, très belle couleur et la grandeur du chandail est juste
Comfortable and great fit
The weight of the shirt is perfect for summer and fit is very nice.