Bel-Air Drive-In T-Shirt (Premium Lightweight)

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.

Printed to order in the USA when you buy it. Standard US shipping is free on orders of $55 or more. Shipping details.

About this shirt

Our premium tee is the popular Bella+Canvas 3001. It's lighter and thinner than a traditional heavyweight tee, with a slimmer retail fit.

Size guide: true to size or a little snug. Consider ordering a size up if you're between sizes. See our size charts.

• Brand: Bella+Canvas | Product ID: 3001
• Lightweight fabric (4.2 oz/yd²), 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton on solid colors
• Heather colors are cotton and polyester blends
• Retail fit with a crew neckline
• Tear-away label