Bel-Air Drive-In T-Shirt (Heavyweight)

The Bel-Air Drive-In in Mitchell, Illinois, opened at Christmas in 1953 on Route 66, north of Granite City. It meant to run all winter, and in 1955 the St. Louis Post-Dispatch called it the first drive-in in the area with in-car heaters. In 1957 a Knights of Columbus council told its members to stay away over the films it showed.

BAC Theatres closed it in 1987. The sign, a pair of huge red bells behind the name, stood over Route 66 for more than 30 years afterward with the R missing from Air. It came down in 2018, and two collectors bought one half each.

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About this shirt

A classic heavyweight tee that's durable and thick, with a looser fit.

Size guide: true to size. See our size charts.

• Brand: Gildan | Product ID: 5000
• Medium fabric (5.3 oz/yd²), 100% cotton on solid colors
• Classic fit with a crew neckline
• Tear-away label
• Machine wash cold, tumble dry low, do not iron the print, do not dry clean