Carrera 5590 Vintage Sunglasses – Unworn – Matte Fade Finish – Made in Austria – Original EP Lenses
WHAT WE HAVE
An unworn, highly collectible vintage Carrera 5590 10, made in Austria and preserved in exceptional condition. This rare example features the sought-after matte brown–honey fade front, Carrera’s iconic oversized performance aviator silhouette, and the original EP performance lenses—all intact, clean, and true to the era.
A genuine 1980s Austrian Carrera piece in deadstock condition.
SIZE
• Lens Width: approx. 62–65mm (oversized aviator shield profile)
• Lens Height: approx. 58mm
• Bridge: 10mm
• Temple Length: 125mm
• Frame Width (hinge-to-hinge): approx. 140–142mm
LENSES
• Original Carrera EP lenses – period-correct, impact-resistant performance lenses
• Brown gradient tint
• Clean, clear, and free of clouding or aging
• No replacements, no aftermarket parts
ERA & RELEVANCE
• Authentic 1980s Carrera Austria production
• Produced during Carrera’s peak Optyl manufacturing era
• Oversized performance shield design heavily associated with motorsport, ski culture, and early European sport-luxury fashion
• Models from this era are actively collected and rarely found unworn
• Modern brands regularly reference this silhouette in current runway releases
AUTHENTICITY
100% Authentic — always guaranteed.
The frames have been inspected through Second Chance Authenticators, our in-house verification standard for luxury and collectible eyewear. All identifying marks, stamps, construction methods, and materials align with known authentic Austrian Carrera production from this era
CONDITION
UNWORN / DEADSTOCK
• Matte fade finish remains crisp and unfaded
• Temples excellent with clean Carrera branding
• No discoloration, no structural wear
• Original EP lenses still clear with no haze
• Ready for wear or collection
Notes
If the original case is not provided, YOUR CHOICE OF 4 soft, sleek, secure cases will be included (pictured).
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