RARE World Famous Honest Charley Speed Shop Chattanooga Tennessee Jacket (L) For Sale

RARE World Famous Honest Charley Speed Shop Chattanooga Tennessee Jacket

Awesome Speed Shop Jacket. Size Large

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Honest Charley was an American businessman and pioneer in the high performance automotive parts industry. Born Charles Edward Card Jr. (January 18, 1905 – October 26, 1974), he was known throughout the racing and hot rod communities by the trade name Honest Charley. In 1948 he created the Honest Charley's Speed Shop in Chattanooga, Tennessee in the United States. The company became well known for its unique and entertaining catalogs which were originally hand drawn. Honest Charley's also attracted the attention of the aftermarket parts industry for its innovative distribution techniques. He was a racing enthusiast, patron and sponsor. He was a USAC Life Time Member with member number 121 and early member of the Indy 500 Old Timers Club.[2] In 1970 he became the second inductee into Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Hall of Fame.