Did Arnold Wear Gargoyle Sunglasses in Terminator 2?
No. In Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Arnold Schwarzenegger's T-800 wears Carrera 5512 sunglasses—not Gargoyles.
Details
- Model: Carrera 5512 (also called "Carrera 5512 Safari" or "Carrera 5512 T2")
- Features: Brown gradient lenses, distinctive wraparound frame with vented temples.
- Availability: Vintage originals collectible; Carrera reissued "Terminator 2" edition (2021).
Where to Buy in LA
- Carrera flagship / authorized dealers (check carreraworld.com)
- Vintage shops: Wasteland (Santa Monica), American Vintage (Melrose), Squaresville (Silver Lake)
- Online: eBay, Etsy, Grailed, StockX (verify authenticity)
Gargoyles (the brand) made wraparounds popular in the 80s/90s, but the T-800's shades are distinctly Carrera.