{"product_id":"1980s-carrera-eyeglasses-frame-archive-0001","title":"1980s Carrera Eyeglasses Frame | Archive 0001","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Carrera optical frames from the 1980s. A commanding aviator-inspired silhouette with warm honey acetate wrapping around a structured metal core, giving the frame both clarity and industrial sharpness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame Model: \u003c\/strong\u003e5311\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecade: \u003c\/strong\u003e1980s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Austria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLenses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original demo lenses (ready for custom)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60-14-135 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\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. (carreraworld.com)\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":53707162583224,"sku":"PAR-626-01","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/8814\/4312\/files\/1-IMG_3777.jpg?v=1778165817","url":"https:\/\/azyrspecs.com\/products\/1980s-carrera-eyeglasses-frame-archive-0001","provider":"AZYR Specs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}