Some hearts run on gasoline.

Made for anyone who counts the days until the next car show, this men's hot rod t-shirt shows off our original Flaming Heart Coupe design, a rockabilly-style badge built around a blown 1950s coupe. Gift it to the car guy who can name every part under the hood and still wants to hear about yours.

The design: a blown coupe beneath a heart on fire

At the top of the badge, a red heart burns with orange and yellow flames, a short pipe poking out of its side like the exhaust stub on a custom build. Two white zigzag lightning bolts crackle out on either side of it, and small six-point stars are scattered around the whole design.

Below the heart, a 1950s-style two-door hardtop rolls toward you at a three-quarter angle, with a supercharger punching up through the hood. It's drawn in white and gray linework and highlights: chrome grille and bumper, round headlights, small amber parking lights and spoked chrome wheels, with a bright sweep beneath the tires for the road. Tall, distressed block capitals frame the scene above and below, and the art has the worn texture of an old garage patch.

It speaks the language of cruise nights and backyard builds, where a car is loved as much for its sound as for its speed and the heart behind the wheel never quite cools down. The name Flaming Heart Coupe is for everyone who has ever turned a key just to hear an engine catch.

A hot rod t-shirt comfortable enough for a full Saturday in the garage

• 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²) knit: 100% ring-spun cotton in the solid colors, a 65% polyester / 35% cotton blend in the heather colors
• Pre-shrunk, in a regular fit and standard length
• Tubular construction, so there are no side seams, plus shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Double stitching at the neckline, sleeves and bottom hem, and quarter-turned so no crease runs down the center
• Tear-Away Label: Easy to remove for added comfort

Who it's for

Hot rod builders, rockabilly fans, weekend wrenchers and every driver who slows down when a classic car rumbles past will know this badge on sight. It fits right in at a car show, a cruise night, a diner breakfast or a long day with the hood up. Give it on Father's Day, for a gearhead friend's birthday, as a garage-day surprise or as a holiday present for the car guy who already owns every tool.

Quick answers

How do I pick a size?

It's a men's tee. Lay a shirt you already like flat, measure it, and compare it with the length, width and sleeve in the size guide next to the size options, which also gives a body chest guide.

What color is the car?

Only its outline, chrome and shine are printed, so the car's body is the shirt itself showing through. Pick a dark shirt for a dark coupe, or a brighter one for a coupe to match.

Does the design carry over to the back?

No, it's a front print only. The back stays plain, so the badge does all the talking.

Is the car a real make or model?

No. It's an original RaZits drawing with no badge, logo or model name, a nod to a whole era of home-built cars rather than any one manufacturer.

How do I keep the print looking sharp?

Turn it inside out and wash cold with like colors, then tumble dry low or hang it up. Keep bleach and high heat away from it.

Shipping and returns

Free US shipping. US delivery usually 5–12 business days. Easy 30-day returns.

Size guide