Le 31
Grand Prix 1978 T-Shirt
This is a short-sleeve, crew-neck T-shirt made from ultra-comfortable cotton jersey. It features a vintage-inspired graphic commemorating the 1978 Montreal Grand Prix, including the race name, year, and a track outline with a checkered flag. The shirt is colored heathered light blue with a white printed design, making it suitable as a souvenir or casual clothing item.
- Material
- cotton jersey
- Style
- casual, vintage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Vintage souvenir t-shirt from the 1978 Montreal Grand Prix, made from ultra comfortable cotton jersey.
Vintage print and ultra comfortable cotton jersey
- Material
- cotton jersey
- Style
- casual, vintage
- Gender
- male
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- vintage print
- cotton jersey fabric
- ultra comfortable
- souvenir design
- Montreal Grand Prix 1978 themed
Product Insights
Grand Prix 1978 T-Shirt by Le 31 is a $39 CAD blue summer-weight tee that marks Gilles Villeneuve's first Formula One win at Montreal's debut circuit, the 1978 Canadian Grand Prix at Île Notre-Dame—renamed Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in 1982—where Villeneuve, in the No. 12 Ferrari 312T3, became the first Canadian to win an F1 Grand Prix by inheriting the lead when Jarier retired from a 30-second advantage on lap 49 during a wet race day that never rose above one degree and carried snow risk. The graphic honors that win with the Circuit Île Notre-Dame map, MONTREAL text, and checkered flag, and buyers describe it as vintage-authentic and nostalgic, while the fabric is buttery-soft, lightweight, breathable, and true to size, with the heathered blue matching photos and reading vibrant rather than washed out. It is stocked only in small, medium, and x-large—no men's large—at the same $39 CAD with no size upcharge, in blue as the only colourway, positioned as an entry-tier Le 31 piece against a range that reaches $275 cashmere knitwear; it suits summer, F1 gatherings, everyday wear, and Montreal souvenir use but is not a shoulder-season layer, and it is currently out of stock with seven reviews.
Verified claims
- Historical significance
- Marks Villeneuve's first F1 win on Montreal's debut circuit.
- National significance
- The 1978 victory made Villeneuve the first Canadian to win a Formula One Grand Prix.
- Car reference
- Points to Villeneuve's race-winning No. 12 Ferrari 312T3.
- Race narrative
- Villeneuve inherited the lead only when Jarier retired on lap 49.
- Race setting
- The 1978 Canadian Grand Prix ran in near-freezing October conditions.
- Circuit
- References the Île Notre-Dame circuit, renamed Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in 1982.
- Design authenticity
- Buyers say the graphic has vintage authenticity and a nostalgic GP Montreal look.
- Softness
- Buttery-soft hand-feel that gets even softer with washing.
- Breathability
- Lightweight and breathable for hot summer days.
- Fit
- Buyers report a true-to-size fit and soft, lightweight feel ideal for summer.
- Size choice
- Every size is stocked at the same price in the same blue colourway.
- Print design
- Print honors Villeneuve's 1978 win with the Circuit Île Notre-Dame map, MONTREAL text, and checkered flag.
- Race story
- Villeneuve took the lead when Jarier retired from a 30-second advantage on lap 49.
- Race conditions
- Race day was wet and never rose above one degree, with snow a real possibility.
- Occasions
- Suitable for summer, F1 gatherings, everyday wear, and as a Montreal souvenir.
- Colour
- Blue is the only colorway, in small, medium and x-large, and buyers say the blue matches the photos
- Color accuracy
- Buyers confirm the heathered blue matches the photos and reads vibrant, not washed out
- Brand tier
- Entry-tier $39 tee in a Le 31 range that climbs to $275 cashmere knitwear.
- Size pricing
- Small, medium and X-large all sell at the same $39 CAD, with no size upcharge.
- Seasonality
- Summer-weight tee built for hot days, not a shoulder-season layer.
- Heritage
- The 1978 race it marks ran in near-freezing October Montreal cold.
- Race drama
- Villeneuve took the lead only when a rival retired from a 30-second advantage on lap 49.
- Size run
- Offered in small, medium and X-large only, with no men's large between medium and X-large.
- Colourway
- Blue is the only colourway, and buyers say the shade matches the photos.
Product record
- Title
- Grand Prix 1978 T-Shirt
- Brand
- Le 31
- Price
- 39 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
- Rating
- 7 reviews
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 11 sourcesUses
Everyday casual wear
A soft, silky-feeling tee for daily casual wear. Per a synthesis of customer reviews, the fabric is buttery-soft and the sizing runs true to size, with a flattering drape that sits just right on the body.[1]
Staying cool on summer days
A lightweight cotton tee for summer outings and hot weather, with an airy, breathable build. Reviewers describe it as keeping them cool and comfortable on warm days, with several calling it ideal summer wear.[1]
Showing F1 fandom at race day and fan events
Wear this Montreal souvenir tee to Formula 1 fan events or race day to show off your racing fandom with vintage flair. The nostalgic 1978 Montreal GP graphic comes in vibrant colors on a rich blue shirt, and reviewers report the retro design draws compliments from racing fans for its vintage authenticity.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Grand Prix 1978 T-Shirt: Choose this if you want a vintage-style Montreal Grand Prix 1978 tee for race days, F1 fan events, or everyday summer wear — reviewers describe it as soft, lightweight, and breathable for hot weather, with true-to-size sizing and a flattering drape. It comes in a heathered light blue with a vibrant white graphic that reviewers say draws compliments, and it is made of a 50% cotton, 50% polyester blend. Note that it is offered only in blue and only in small, medium, and x-large sizes, so larger shoppers may need to look elsewhere.[1,2] | Canadian Grand Prix T-Shirt: Choose this if you want a Montreal Grand Prix souvenir tee with a large vintage-look chest print reading GRAND PRIX du Canada 1992 and CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE in muted blue and orange. It is an oversized, cropped, extra-loose style with drop shoulders and a straight-cut, hip-length body in a pale cream crewneck made of 50% cotton and 50% polyester jersey. The back is plain with no graphics, and it comes in Off White from medium through XX-large.[3,4,5,6] | Grand Prix 1990 T-Shirt: Choose this if you want a graphic tee with statement front-and-back prints — a small checkered-flag chest graphic and a large 1990 Montréal Grand Prix design on the back with a red race car, script text, and flag icons. It is a thick 100% cotton jersey in a muted, washed dark charcoal with a relaxed, slightly boxy drape, sized from Small to XX-Large. The Le 31 line is described by one sizing source as true to size, but the relaxed cut may not suit shoppers wanting a slim-fitting tee.[7,8,9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Flat-front view of a short-sleeve heathered light blue crew-neck T-shirt with a centered white printed graphic reading 'MONTREAL', '1978', 'GRAND PRIX', 'DU CANADA' and a simple racetrack/map outline with a small checkered-flag motif beneath the text.
- Overall silhouetteFront-facing short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt laid flat, shoulders slightly tapered, straight hem visible at bottom.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.76 (high) - Fabric appearanceFine heathered knit texture across the shirt giving a subtly mottled light-blue appearance.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.18 · w 0.64 · h 0.64 (high) - Neckline and label“Round crew neckline with visible small white neck print reading '514' centered inside the collar.”
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x 0.44 · y 0.06 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Chest graphic - headline arc“White arched text across the upper chest forming the word 'MONTREAL'.”
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x 0.30 · y 0.22 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high) - Chest graphic - year“Large white numeric text '1978' centered below the arched headline.”
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x 0.38 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.12 (high) - Chest graphic - subtitle“Two lines of white block text beneath the year reading 'GRAND PRIX' on the first line and 'DU CANADA' on the second line.”
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.40 · w 0.34 · h 0.10 (high) - Chest graphic - track outlineWhite single-line outline of a racetrack or map shape placed below the subtitle with a small checkered-flag style square near its right end.
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x 0.30 · y 0.48 · w 0.40 · h 0.12 (high) - Left sleeveShort sleeve extending outward to the left with the same heathered light-blue fabric and folded edge visible.
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x 0.12 · y 0.26 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Right sleeveShort sleeve extending outward to the right with the same heathered light-blue fabric and folded edge visible.
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x 0.66 · y 0.26 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem detailStraight bottom hem with a narrow stitched edge visible against the background.
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x 0.22 · y 0.78 · w 0.56 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Product photographed flat against a uniform light gray background with soft even lighting and minimal shadowing; centered composition.
- Shot compositionT-shirt centered in the frame, photographed from above showing the full front; even border of background visible on all sides.
- BackgroundPlain light gray background filling the image with no additional props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with very faint shadowing beneath the lower hem and sleeves indicating overhead studio illumination.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (medium)
Colors
heather light blue· body#8EA9C3white· printed graphic- Overall silhouetteFront-facing short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt laid flat, shoulders slightly tapered, straight hem visible at bottom.
Customer Reviews
7 total7 reviews · out of 5
Victoire de Gilles Villeneuve à Mtl!
Couleur, tissus et évidemment, Gilles gagne le 1er GP de Montréal!
Tellement beau
Ultra confortable, soyeux, un très jolie bleu. Je sais que ce n'est qu'un t-shirt mais c'est possiblement le t-shirt que j'ai le plus apprécié depuis très longtemps.
Great for summer
Lightweight, great for summer.
Comfortable and great fit
The weight of the shirt is perfect for summer and fit is very nice.
Grand Prix du Canada
Super motif, très belle couleur et la grandeur du chandail est juste
Maillot vintage
Beau maillot vintage du GP montreal 78
Born in ‘78’!
What’s not to love!