WILCAP Co 1946 Los Angeles California Racing Equipment T-shirt

Pay tribute to a forgotten pioneer of California hot rod culture with our WILCAP Co. t-shirt, celebrating the innovative Los Angeles speed equipment manufacturer that helped shape early post-war racing. Founded in 1946 by engineering enthusiast Wilson Caputo, WILCAP Co. quickly gained recognition for their precision-machined adapters and performance parts that allowed racers to mix and match different automotive components.The company made its mark by developing specialized transmission adapters that enabled hot rodders to mate high-performance engines with various transmissions - a revolutionary concept at the time. While WILCAP enjoyed success throughout the 1950s speed equipment boom, changing industry dynamics and increased competition from larger manufacturers led to its eventual transition away from performance parts in the late 1960s.Our vintage-inspired design features a deliberately aged, distressed finish that captures the gritty spirit of early Southern California racing cul