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info The story behind this famous sunglass design has been told in interview by Lamar Fike, Elvis' long-term friend and employee. He found the silver metal version of these in a gas station in the US in 1970 and Elvis tried them on and liked them. He wore them for a while and after that, he had them made in different materials and colours and the gaudy adornments, ie the TCB and EP logos, were added, the bridge having to be enlarged to accommodate the latter. He never had the black Polaroids duplicated - rather he always wore this version or a similar one Made in France and a friend of klasik.org has kindly provided this photo of the King in the original 's. We had this pair fitted with new Polaroid lenses in the high neutral (38%LTF) lenses which apparently is a tint preferred by Elvis. Long Live the King! The condition of the frame marked down to 'good' due to there being a small split in the plastic arm end near where it is stamped 8004 - seems stable. NB: this month we are also offering the chrome version. — klasik |
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product code : k5366 : £ 165 1970s black plastic and silver metal frame POLAROID 8004 KlasikVintageEyewearKlasik New replacement Polaroid brand lenses condition lenses : new - 10 frame : good fit : very good size face : 138mm lens width : 62mm lens height : 49mm arms : 130mm lens spec uv transmission % : 1 light transmission (LTF) % : 38 uv protection y/n : y |
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