Description
Celebrate British motorsport heritage with this Vintage John Player Special Collectors Mug. Crafted in ceramic with bold JPS branding, it recalls the iconic black‑and‑gold livery that became synonymous with racing excellence.
Perfect for use or display, this mug is both practical and collectible — a nostalgic reminder of classic Formula One sponsorship and the glamour of 1970s–80s racing culture
John Player & Sons Since 1877
John Player & Sons, a British tobacco company founded in 1877, became internationally recognised through its sponsorship of motorsport. The John Player Special (JPS) brand, with its striking black‑and‑gold design, was famously associated with Lotus Formula One cars from the 1970s onwards.
This partnership produced some of the most memorable imagery in racing history, blending tobacco advertising with cutting‑edge motorsport.
Promotional items like branded mugs brought the excitement of the racetrack into everyday domestic life. Today, JPS mugs are prized as nostalgic collectibles that capture the glamour of British racing and the bold aesthetics of advertising in the era.
Vintage John Player Special Collectors Mug
£10.04
Description
Celebrate British motorsport heritage with this Vintage John Player Special Collectors Mug. Crafted in ceramic with bold JPS branding, it recalls the iconic black‑and‑gold livery that became synonymous with racing excellence.
Perfect for use or display, this mug is both practical and collectible — a nostalgic reminder of classic Formula One sponsorship and the glamour of 1970s–80s racing culture
John Player & Sons Since 1877
John Player & Sons, a British tobacco company founded in 1877, became internationally recognised through its sponsorship of motorsport. The John Player Special (JPS) brand, with its striking black‑and‑gold design, was famously associated with Lotus Formula One cars from the 1970s onwards.
This partnership produced some of the most memorable imagery in racing history, blending tobacco advertising with cutting‑edge motorsport.
Promotional items like branded mugs brought the excitement of the racetrack into everyday domestic life. Today, JPS mugs are prized as nostalgic collectibles that capture the glamour of British racing and the bold aesthetics of advertising in the era.