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  1. EAC

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    You make some good points here. I will add that it depends where one (and the market) puts the value: for me, a 40s aviator is a 40s aviator, no matter the maker/seller. At those time, the majority of leather jackets were good quality (on average) and it is the cut and details that matter...
  2. EAC

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    I see why he guesses Block Bilt: it looks similar to a BB tmitchell59 posted here a couple of years ago: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/busted-block-bilt-a-restoration-perspective.101705/ The details (adjusters position, D-pocket profile on front) are different, though, and the...
  3. EAC

    Vintage Outerwear: Threads of the Past

    A Sears variation, same label as tmitchell59's jacket but no zippered chest pocket:
  4. EAC

    Vintage Outerwear: Threads of the Past

    Late 50s Penneys whipcord work jacket (source: https://vintagehaberdashers.com/2013/09/19/1950s-penneys-workwear-suit/): Identical style, but different color and label from one of the first jackets tmitchell59 posted in this thread. Most likely the same west side maker:
  5. EAC

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    There's actually a few of them, and in vintage-inspired cuts: here's one in a surcoat style, with a nice half belt and chunky zipper; leather is advertised as Ultra thicc. https://www.ebay.com/itm/313892141829?hash=item49156dfb05:g:pB8AAOSw5eViGbaw
  7. EAC

    Vintage Outerwear: Threads of the Past

    Two King-O-Fur 30s jackets, both currently for sale at sky-high prices (from the Finds & Deals thread): A picture of a 1927 model, very similar to the second jacket (from the vintageleatherjacket blog): For those interested, a brief history of King-O-Fur is reported here...
  8. EAC

    The Real McCoy’s 30S Nelson Fit

    I do not know where you are on your style journey, but are you sure that your taste in clothing will be the same when (if!) you put on a few pounds (and probably grow older as well)? Right now you would enjoy the jacket, who knows in 10 years? As a side note, it looks a bit too big to me, too.
  9. EAC

    Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

    F There is a similar one on Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/it/listing/467129278/1930-rare-king-of-fur-leather-fur-work?click_key=d4ad10c7fe4bd031390938f1c55cb96e82b960be%3A467129278&click_sum=e42825ae&ref=hp_rv-3) at an even higher price; no label shown, but the seller claims is King-o Fur. I...
  10. EAC

    Taubers of California

    70s vest, no zipper:
  11. EAC

    Taubers of California

    60s stand collar café racer variant, from Etsy:
  13. EAC

    Vintage Outerwear: Threads of the Past

    40s Sears Topline:
  14. EAC

    Vintage Outerwear: Threads of the Past

    A couple of 30s Perfectos. Horsehide sport jacket: Horsehide car coat: I thought the perfecto name was reserved to MC jackets and the habit of slapping it everywhere was a modern one which capitalized on the fame it gained in the 50s and 60s; I guess I was wrong.
  15. EAC

    J.C.Penney (Sportclad) Motorcycle Jacket History 1947-1963

    Late 30s horsehide Sterling label (I would say pre-Sportclad) sport jacket:
  16. EAC

    Montgomery Ward (Windward) Motorcycle Jacket History 1947-1963

    Another 40s variation, probably used by a biker:
  17. EAC

    Taubers of California

    An older, 60s version of the trucker tmitchell59 already posted:
  19. EAC

    Montgomery Ward (Windward) Motorcycle Jacket History 1947-1963

    Ok, I might be derailing the thread... 40s/50s horsehide Windward sport jacket: At least they are all black cross-zips...
  20. EAC

    Vintage Outerwear: Threads of the Past

    An interesting unbranded horsehide sport jacket from the 40s, between a motorcycle and an aviator one: this one was worn by a USN member:
  21. EAC

    Montgomery Ward (Windward) Motorcycle Jacket History 1947-1963

    Another oldie, 30s ponyhide with grommet zipper: Again, since this is not strictly pertinent to the thread (this is a 30s sport jacket, not a 1947-1963 motorcycle one), let me know if it should be moved elsewhere.
  22. EAC

    J.C.Penney (Sportclad) Motorcycle Jacket History 1947-1963

    You may be right on this one, but I have my doubts. Here a similar jacket with the flap (supposedly) attached: The double row of stitches does not seem to be there: But, on the other hand, the triangular stitches above the belt loops are indeed the same: My question now is, is there...
  23. EAC

    J.C.Penney (Sportclad) Motorcycle Jacket History 1947-1963

    Wish I had more pictures of this: Looks like an Hercules with a Penney's label. It probably is, IMHO.

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