Introducing our latest t-shirt design, born from the captivating process of re-creating a 1957 American Motors dealership banner for a friend’s Rambler Rebel restoration. Witnessing the car’s bare metal state revealed its pioneering lightweight monocoque design—a rarity among U.S. automakers—paired with a potent 327 V8 engine that clinched a record 7.5-second 0-60 at the 1957 Daytona Beach Speed Week. This legacy inspired a bold reimagining, transforming the banner’s vibrant red, yellow, black, and white graphic and iconic “Rambler Rebel” logo into a striking t-shirt. Featuring a dynamic illustration of the Rebel racing on the track and a subtle back badge, this red tee blends mid-century flair with modern craftsmanship, celebrating a forgotten American muscle car icon. Available now for enthusiasts to wear with pride!
Shop for This Design: By ordering using the order form below to have it locally printed in Christchurch and DTF heat pressed by the designer right here in New Brighton.
Surface Active Custom T-Shirt Order Form
Here’s how you shop for your Men’s, Women’s or Kids’ 57 Rambler Rebel t-shirts, sweatshirts or hoodies:
- Direct from New Brighton: Order directly from Shaun Waugh for a custom made heat-pressed shirt. Ideal for pick-up at my New Brighton Seaside Market stall Saturdays, or to send further afield via courier post.
- This design is available in red only, on t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies.
- Note t-shirt size information is below the order form
Details: Our high resolution artwork and water-based ink system ensure that our art prints are crisp and vibrant. The sharpness and details of small dots and fine lines are clear and well defined. The prints are securely bonded to the fabric. They feel soft, smooth and blended in with the garment. While our T-shirts are well made from 100% combed ring-spun cotton*, they’re constructed from 185gsm (mid-weight) fabric, pre-shrunk, anti-pill.
- Tight knit for superior printability and handfeel
- Side seams for better fit and to prevent twisting
- Shoulder to shoulder reinforcing tape
- Twin-needle stitching on body and sleeve hems
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Thank you so much for purchasing one of our Surface Active tees.
While our delivery target is 1 week, we ask that you allow us up to 2 weeks to print and deliver your custom made T-shirt to you.
Shaun Waugh from Surface Active (note: if you are a New Brighton local, he’s the T-Shirt man at the Saturday Brighton Market) is the guy creating you custom tee for you with the assistance of his Christchurch custom print provider Merch Kings, and the crew of volunteers at his primary local retail outlet The Creatives Edit at 105 New Brighton Mall (where locals can pick-up their orders from Monday–Saturday).
The print quality delivered by the DTF heat press printing process is exceptional and the finished product is carefully designed to be durable, reflecting the pride that Shaun has in hand-crafting his work.
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