It's about 'old' classic and vintage stuff, hence the 'retro'. Started off being about British and European motorcycles, but now it's more about any ol' stuff that's got a bit of class and distinction to it. It's about the great imagery and designs from those glory days of old.
Welcome to the Shop front!
In the Works you'll find the most recent additions to the RedBubble store, click the "Portfolio" to see more or simply 'visit the shop'. You can also find RetroJohn's designs in the CafePress store!
And, if you can't find exactly what you're looking for, or just want some more info', then contact RetroJohn!
Visit The ShopSo, how did RetroJohn's come about?
Like i said, it started out being all about motorcycles, and things related... Mostly it was about the classic 'golden era' British and European motorcycles! But can't help but give the grand old American legends of Indian and Harley Davidson a mention, and some of those early Japanese bikes that pulled inspiration from the already well established European designs! One of my favourite bikes of all was the little Honda CB350. They're all worth a look, and a ride! Well, you know how it goes by now, if it's got two wheels!!!
So, OK obviously a love of motorcycles, but why the RetroJohn web site you ask?
Well, it all started many years ago now...
I was at a motorcycle swap meet somewhere in the US, Triumph Come Home Rally i think it was? Held at The Hill Climb Club PA somewhere "North" of Baltimore? I thought it was West but VonJason the Rat King put me right on that one... I never knew where i was going half the time! Anyway, some chap had a cardboard box full of T-shirts... with all kinds of old motorcycle logos on them, AJS, BSA, Norton and Triumph etc.... I had a '71 Triumph Tiger at the time and thought 'yeah, i'll get myself a Triumph T-shirt', they were only $5US each! It's a few years later, and a few countries further on now and the shirt is well and truly worn to say the least. The question then was, where could i get another T-shirt with the old style Triumph logo? Then i thought, wouldn't it be great to create some really classic designs based on the old motorcycle logos etc., so here we are... I've still got that old Triumph T-shirt! My last old bike was a 1968 Triumph 'Tiger' TR6R. Wasn't getting riden and was in dire need of some TLC so passed that one along recently.
Oh, there's more pics in the online Photo Album...
Don't forget to visit the Shop for great designs on T-shirts, and all kinds of other stuff. After all, that's what RetroJohn's is all about. ;-)
And, if you can't find exactly what you're looking for, or just want some more info',
then contact RetroJohn!
Feel free to send an email, to provide some feedback on the site, or to just say hello!
Email: RetroJohn