Levi'sVintage 70s Levis 501 Late 66 Model Chain Stich W33

Vintage 70s Levis 501 Late 66 Model Chain Stich - Ultra Rare Blank Tab / Single R (®) - Redline Selvedge - Button 6 (8% Shrink Tag)⁠ W33 Original from the 1970s Condition: Pre-owned with authentic workwear character; light indigo fade with natural distressing and honest vintage stains/patina; chain-stitched back pockets; top button back engraved with “6”. Ultra-rare factory Blank Tab / Single R (®) only red tab intact. This pair of Levi's 501 jeans represents the coveted '66 Late Chain Stitch' era dating precisely to June 1978, produced at the famous El Paso, Texas plant indicated by the top button stamped '6'. The internal paper care tag displays the authentic transitional blue-printed text format with the 6 8 6 date code (June 1978, Factory 6) and intact 8% shrinkage specification (pre-1981 spec). What elevates this pair to true museum-tier archival status is the ultra-rare factory Blank Tab / Single R (®) — an anomaly appearing on less than 1% of total production runs. Notable vintage construction markers include crisp redline selvedge outseams, original chain-stitched back pocket construction, and a wearable golden proportion size tag W33 L34. Featuring a heavily sought-after light-wash aesthetic with honest workwear distressing and authentic patina, this survives as an exceptional piece for high-end denim purists and archive collectors. Brand: Levi's Model: 501 (66 Late Model / Chain Stitch) Era or Line: 1970s Vintage 66 Archive Material & Color: 100% Cotton, Light Blue Indigo Denim with Authentic Workwear Patina Country/Region: United States MEASUREMENTS (Flat Lay) Waist: 33 inches Inseam: 31 inches Outseam: 41 inches Leg Opening: 8 inches Front Rise: 11.5 inches Thigh: 12 inches CONDITION Authentic Vintage "Distressed & Patina" state. The denim retains excellent structural integrity with no dry rot. Features an incredible, authentic vintage character with light indigo fading, edge wear, and honest workwear stains/patina that certify its late-70s provenance. The red selvedge line remains clean and sharp, the leather-like jacron patch is preserved, and the original internal care tag code (6 8 6) remains legible. SHIPPING * Shipped globally via DHL Express with full tracking. * Offers welcomed. All sales final. #levis