Vintage 1983 Harley Davidson T-shirt – Flagstaff, Arizona

Vintage 1983 Harley Davidson T-shirt – Flagstaff, Arizona Shop Tee – Faded Single Stitch Biker Shirt

This is the kind of Harley tee that collectors wait years to find, early, dated, beautifully faded, and tied to a real American shop.

An original 1983 Harley Davidson T-shirt featuring the classic red and gold Harley Davidson Motor Co crest on the front, dated Nolte 1983. The colors have softened with time, giving the graphic that perfectly aged, sun-faded look that cannot be recreated. The fabric is butter soft, thin, and drapey from decades of wear, exactly what you hope for in a true early 80s Harley shirt.

The back grounds this piece in a real place and era, with a Flagstaff Harley Davidson shop graphic from Flagstaff, Arizona. Shop tees from this period are highly collectible, and Flagstaff adds that desert highway, Route 66 energy that feels straight out of a vintage road trip.

Single stitch construction, no surviving tag, and that perfectly worn-in feel all point to this being a true early 80s original. This one came from a personal collection and has clearly been appreciated for what it is, a real piece of motorcycle history.

Details
• Year: 1983 vintage
• Brand: Harley Davidson
• Front: Red and gold Harley Davidson Motor Co crest, dated Nolte 1983
• Back: Flagstaff Harley Davidson, Flagstaff, Arizona shop graphic
• Construction: Single stitch
• Fabric: Soft, worn in cotton
• Feel: Butter soft, faded, and drapey
• Tag: Missing
• Fit: Relaxed vintage fit

True vintage Harley Davidson, not a modern reproduction.

Measurements (flat lay)
Pit to pit: 23 inches
Length: 27 inches

Fits like a roomy modern Large or slim XL, depending on desired fit. Please compare measurements to a favorite tee.

Condition
This shirt is beautifully worn in with the kind of natural fading and softness only time can create. The fabric has thinned slightly over the years, giving it that perfect vintage drape.

Expect signs of age consistent with true vintage clothing, including fading, minor wear, and possible small imperfections. Nothing that takes away from the impact or wearability, just proof this piece has lived a real life.

Please review photos carefully and remember, vintage is meant to show its story.

Perfect for Harley collectors, desert highway dreamers, and anyone who appreciates true early motorcycle culture in wearable form.

From Elwood Vintage, where every piece already has a past and is ready for its next chapter.