Open display of vintage Hook-Fast belt buckles.
Open display of vintage Hook-Fast belt buckles.
Hook-Fast leather belt with “ALA” racing buckle.
Detailed view of leather belts and personalized buckles.
Angled view of black Hook-Fast case showing corner wear.
1958 Hook-Fast price list with vintage typography.
Open display of vintage Hook-Fast belt buckles.
1958 Hook-Fast price list with vintage typography. Open
Reverse side of Hook-Fast sales brochure.
Reverse of Belt Strap showing brand imprint.
Closed black Hook-Fast salesman case from 1958.
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Open display of vintage Hook-Fast belt buckles.
Open display of vintage Hook-Fast belt buckles.
Hook-Fast leather belt with “ALA” racing buckle.
Detailed view of leather belts and personalized buckles.
Angled view of black Hook-Fast case showing corner wear.
1958 Hook-Fast price list with vintage typography.
Open display of vintage Hook-Fast belt buckles.
1958 Hook-Fast price list with vintage typography. Open
Reverse side of Hook-Fast sales brochure.
Reverse of Belt Strap showing brand imprint.
Closed black Hook-Fast salesman case from 1958.

1958 Hook-Fast Belt Buckle Salesman Sample Set – Original Case + Brochure

$2,500.00
$2,500.00
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All-access pass to 1950s Americana. This original 1958 Hook-Fast salesman’s sample kit comes complete with custom belt buckles, hand-tooled leather straps, and the original travel case and dated brochure. A rare survivor of mid-century car culture and western-wear swagger.
Description

This 1958 Hook-Fast Belt Buckle Salesman Sample Set is a museum-worthy dose of American swagger. Packed in its original travel-worn case, the set includes a full suite of customizable Western-style belt buckles, pristine hand-tooled leather straps, and the original August 4, 1958 brochure—complete with handwritten notes and order form.

Designed for reps crisscrossing the country calling on hot rod shops, Westernwear retailers, and car clubs, these sets offered everyday Americans a way to personalize their belts with enamel emblems, racing motifs, and nameplates like “Bud,” “Jim,” “Champ,” and “Sid.” The samples inside remain mint—never worn, preserved in showroom condition. The case shows signs of decades-old travel and the brochure wears its age with pride.

Whether you’re a collector of automotive memorabilia, a vintage fashion aficionado, or a designer looking for visual inspiration, this is the kind of mid-century original that tells a thousand stories. A perfect mix of hot rod bravado, roadside Americana, and handmade quality.
Specifications

Includes: Original case, brochure, 11 sample buckles + 4 belts
Materials: Embossed metal, enamel, leather
Origin: Providence, RI, USA
Dimensions: Case approx. 18 in W x 14 in D x 4.5 in H
Condition: Buckles and belts mint / never worn; case and brochure show age and wear
Additional Information

Hook-Fast Specialties of Providence, Rhode Island was one of the top producers of belt buckles, emblems, and accessories throughout the 1950s and ’60s. They catered to America’s post-war explosion of identity expression—whether you were a gearhead, rodeo rider, or future rockabilly icon.

This traveling kit wasn’t meant to survive. Most were used hard, parted out, or tossed when styles changed. Finding a complete set—with brochure, belts, and all buckle samples intact—is next to impossible. This one earns its place in any collection.

Don’t let this piece of roadside Americana ride off without you—add it to your collection today.