Vintage AVANTI RACER Pilot Sunglasses – DEADSTOCK – Unworn – Custom Second Chance Customs Lenses
An unmistakably vintage Italian silhouette from AVANTI, delivering the oversized European driving aesthetic collectors continue chasing decades later.
Handmade in Italy and preserved unworn, this DEADSTOCK RACER frame combines strong pilot proportions with a luxury sport profile inspired by the automotive and grand touring culture that heavily influenced premium eyewear design during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
The oversized profile, sculpted brow line, and clean handcrafted construction create a look that feels equally at home on the road, at a vintage event, or styled as an everyday collector piece.
Era / Relevance
The late 1970s through mid-1980s represented a turning point in eyewear design. European manufacturers moved toward larger silhouettes, luxury sport influences, and statement-making proportions that departed from traditional aviator styling.
Italian eyewear craftsmanship became internationally respected during this period, emphasizing handmade acetate work, bold proportions, and premium finishing techniques. Automotive culture heavily influenced styling trends, leading to larger driver silhouettes built around confidence and presence.
The AVANTI RACER embodies that era beautifully.
Condition
• DEADSTOCK / Unworn
• Original vintage AVANTI frame
• Handmade Italy production
• Excellent preserved vintage condition
• Traditional metal hinge construction
• Pictures tell the story
Lenses
• Brand new custom Second Chance Customs lenses
• Warm tobacco / amber gradient tint
• Precision cut specifically for this frame
• Modern wearability paired with vintage character
• Designed to complement original era styling while improving daily usability
Frame Details
• Maker: AVANTI
• Model: RACER
• Handmade Italy
• Color Code: Col. 14
• Oversized luxury pilot silhouette
• Hand-finished Italian construction
• Traditional barrel hinge design
• Vintage era: Estimated late 1970s–mid 1980s
Collector Notes
Independent Italian eyewear makers from this era often produced lower-volume collections than major luxury houses, contributing to long-term collector appeal. Original unworn examples have become increasingly difficult to source, particularly when preserved in DEADSTOCK condition.
Authentication
Authenticated and reviewed by Second Chance Authenticators. Frame markings, materials, hinge architecture, construction methods, and production characteristics reviewed prior to release.
Notes
100% Authentic.
The frame has been inspected by SCE prior to release.
FRAMES CAN BE ADJUSTED TO FIT ANY SIZE FACE.
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