The 1950s was Formula 1 in its purest, most dangerous, most romantic form. No aerodynamics, no driver aids, no run-off areas — just front-engined machines, brave men, and circuits that wound through forests, villages, and countryside at speeds that seem impossible even now. Fangio. Ascari. Moss. The Nürburgring. Reims. Silverstone. The Grand Prix 1950s Mug brings that golden era to life with a stunning full-wrap collage of vintage race posters from the circuits that defined the decade.
This is a mug for people who know their motorsport history. The kind of person who can tell you the difference between a Maserati 250F and an Alfa Romeo 158, or who simply feels something when they see the typography and colour palette of a 1950s race programme. Whether it’s a gift for a Formula 1 historian, a classic racing enthusiast, or someone who’s watched every documentary about the golden age of Grand Prix racing — this one is exactly right.
Every mug is hand-pressed in our family-run Sussex studio using premium ceramic blanks, with a full-wrap design that looks striking from every angle — no blank reverse, no half-measures. Prints are vivid, fade-resistant, and tested to withstand over 800 wash cycles at 45°C. Choose from nine interior colours across multiple sizes and finishes — classic 11oz and 15oz ceramic, lightweight Bone China for a more refined feel, the generous 20oz Pint size, or the taller Latte Mug for a café-style brew.
We back every mug with our 1-Year Print Guarantee — if the print fades or peels under normal use, we’ll replace it. No quibbles. Hand-checked, carefully packed in double-walled smash-proof packaging, and dispatched ready for the grid.
Key features:
Full-wrap vintage 1950s Grand Prix race poster collage — Nürburgring, Reims, Silverstone.
Handmade in Sussex — each mug individually hand-pressed and inspected.
Premium ceramic construction, dishwasher safe to 800 wash cycles at 45°C.
Microwave safe for everyday convenience.
Nine interior colours across multiple sizes and finishes.
Double-walled smash-proof packaging for secure delivery.
Backed by a 1-Year Print Guarantee — if it fades or peels, we’ll replace it.
Shipping & Processing
Each item is made to order and carefully hand-pressed in our Sussex studio.
Most orders are produced within 24–48 hours, depending on order volume.
Standard delivery: Orders are dispatched using a Royal Mail Tracked 48 service.
Express delivery: Where Express shipping is selected at checkout, orders are dispatched using a Royal Mail Tracked 24 service.
Delivery times refer to courier transit only and do not include production time.
If you need your order sooner, Priority Processing is available to add to your basket to move your order to the front of the production queue.
Please note
Colours may vary slightly from screen to screen due to display settings. Every mug is produced to our exacting standards to ensure consistent print quality and finish.
If you’ve selected gift wrapping for one item within a multiple-item order, please let us know in the order notes at checkout which item you’d like gift wrapped.
