Introduction/help me ID my old Speedo please!

[Byron]

Had a look but very confused:

Where is Speedo logo on left hip?
Where is a partial panel across the front?
Side seams of 3" show as at least 4" or 5"

[d_i_f_f_e_r_e_n_t_c]

Sorry for the confusion.

The logo on the left hip wore off years ago, but I do remember it being there.

The front panel is on the inside.

I estimated the sides while not wearing it, I should have taken that into consideration. I put a dollar bill on the table next to it for size comparison.

Thanks for looking, I DO appreciate your help!

[Torchwatch]

This is an American rather than a European style suit. Europen suits tend to have narrower sides.
As you use dollar coins I guess you are in the States.
It is a plain navy blue Speedo suit.
Can you tell us what it is made from and the % of Lycra used as this information is critical.
In Europe at any rate Speedo have changed over to black inserted front liners, replacing the old white ones, I guess they don't stain so easily.
Good luck in your search.

[d_i_f_f_e_r_e_n_t_c]

I wish I knew the answers to those questions, Torchwatch. The tag is long since gone. I just know that is is old, still retains some shape, and is the most comfortable thing I've ever worn. At the time I bought it I hadn't thought much about Speedos, I just knew they existed and admired the courage of those who wore them. I didn't know there were various styles and different materials. I would have paid much closer attention had I known.

Thanks for the effort though!

[Swimmboy]

Is it possible this was a European or Australian Speedo model? I ask this because I believe EVERY Speedo I've bought here in the US over the past 20 years has had the Speedo logo on the wearer's RIGHT hip, while pix I've seen of Euro and Aussie suits often show it on the left hip.

[Byron]

You've posed (pun intended) a difficult one but left or right logo is a good clue.
There is Speedo GB to be consulted (I have found them helpful) but first
eliminate Speedo USA.
Send pic to http://www.speedousa.com
(go to "contact us" to send Email - attention company archivist)

[Cordy]

All Speedos sold in Australia have always had the logo on the left hip to my knowledge. Have worn many.

[d_i_f_f_e_r_e_n_t_c]

I'll click and email them now- I've never noticed a "contact us" button on the website before. Thanks!