That's a great score and I'm pleased you were able to find some newspaper articles. The insulation would give that extra bit of welcome warmth. Lucky!
Here's Clin-Ton in presumably the same jacket. (click for larger)
I suppose it's possible the model in that pic is so petite that she's wearing Alpha's smallest sized jacket and it's still too big, but I doubt it, and I think it's just a style thing.
Geezuz... some people are gamblers... what if it doesn't work, despite the alleged success claimed by some members here?? Did they really succeed or did they badly ruin an expensive purchase and are too embarrassed to admit their huge mistake? Repro Irvin's ain't cheap and if you f**k it up then...
Further to this minor but interesting point, the two photos below are useful: the way the inside edge of the left lapel/breast is hanging loose (note the point where the edge of the leather is not staying folded down) in the left photo, and the clearly unfixed edges of the leather on the inside...
I can understand sentimental value but on the other hand money is useful too and if it goes to someone who will treasure it AND wear it, that can be good too. I'm just being devil's advocate here.
Those 16 people are watching so when the bidding closes they can check their "watch" list to see the final train wreck. To quote Milhouse: "I fear to watch, yet I cannot turn away..."
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