{"product_id":"1970s-carrera-sunglasses-archive-0572","title":"1970s Carrera Sunglasses | Archive 0572","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese Carrera sunglasses feature a bold, oversized wraparound silhouette in mustard yellow, paired with original grey lenses. The sculptural bridge and streamlined profile capture the distinctive sport-inspired design of 1970s eyewear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5555\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Austria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original grey lenses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003ePre-owned\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003eUnknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in Austria in 1956 by Wilhelm Anger, Carrera took its name from the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCarrera Panamericana\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e road race—one of the most demanding and dangerous motorsport events in history. From the beginning, the brand focused on creating high-performance eyewear for athletes, combining technical innovation with bold, unmistakable design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout the 1970s and 1980s, Carrera became synonymous with the era's fearless aesthetic, pioneering lightweight materials such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewhile introducing oversized shields and aviators that blurred the line between sports equipment and fashion. Worn by racing drivers, Olympians, musicians, and style icons alike, Carrera helped define the visual language of performance eyewear. Today, vintage Carrera frames remain highly sought after for their technical ingenuity, unmistakable silhouettes, and enduring influence on both sport and design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[One of the earliest adopters of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptyl\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a revolutionary epoxy resin that was lighter, hypoallergenic, and retained its shape better than conventional acetate.]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carrera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54476498043064,"sku":"GRE-1026-11","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/IMG_0034.jpg?v=1793288840","url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/fr\/products\/1970s-carrera-sunglasses-archive-0572","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}