Away We Go | 1918 Excelsior Long Sleeve Tee | VCMCo. Custom

Away We Go — 1918 Excelsior Long Sleeve Tee

A Real Family. A Real Bike. A Real Piece of Motorcycle History.

This is not a stock design. This is not a generic vintage motorcycle print. This is the Humphrey family's actual 1918 Excelsior, pulled from their personal family album and transformed into wearable art by Virginia City Motorcycle Company. The handwriting you see on the design — "Away We Go" — belongs to a family member long since passed, preserved exactly as it was written, now riding on every shirt we print.

The 1918 Excelsior was one of the most celebrated American motorcycles of its era — a powerful, beautifully engineered machine that carried families, adventurers, and dreamers across the country at a time when the open road was still a wild and wondrous thing. This shirt honors that spirit and that family in equal measure.

A Perfect Gift for the Woman Who Rode — and the One Who Still Does

This shirt was designed with a specific person in mind: the woman who no longer rides but never stopped loving motorcycles. The grandmother who has stories. The aunt who had a bike before anyone else in the family. The friend who traded her helmet for something quieter but never lost the spirit. It also works beautifully for anyone who appreciates vintage motorcycle art, antique bike history, or the kind of custom motorcycle apparel that carries a real story behind it.

It makes an exceptional and deeply personal gift — the kind that doesn't come from a shelf.

Virginia City Motorcycle Company Custom Design Work

The Humphrey family shirt is a showcase of what Virginia City Motorcycle Company does best: taking vintage family photographs, old motorcycle images, and personal memorabilia and turning them into one-of-a-kind custom motorcycle shirts and apparel. If you have a vintage photo of a beloved bike — a grandfather's Indian, a father's Harley, a family sidecar adventure — we can work with you to create something just like this. Contact us to learn more about our custom vintage motorcycle apparel design service.

Shirt Details

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (heather colors: 52% cotton / 48% polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142.4 g/m²) — lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear
• Regular fit with side-seamed construction for a clean, flattering silhouette
• Crew neck with cover-stitched collar and 2” ribbed cuffs
• Available in Black Heather, Navy, Dark Grey Heather, Heather Deep Teal, and Heather Mauve
• Made on demand — printed to order, reducing waste
• Pairs beautifully with jeans, chinos, or layered under a jacket or zip-up for a more polished look

Size Guide

Regular fit. If between sizes, size up for a more relaxed wear.

XS S M L XL 2XL Shirt Length (inches) 27 28 29 30 31 32 Chest Width (inches) 16 ½ 18 20 22 24 26 Chest to Fit (inches) 31–34 34–37 38–41 42–45 46–49 50–53 Sleeve Length (inches) 25 25 ⅝ 26 ¼ 26 ⅞ 27 ½ 28 ⅛

Select your size and color above. If you have a vintage motorcycle photo you'd like turned into a custom shirt, reach out — we'd love to hear your story.