3/4 lenght "Fahrrad Rex" belted leather jacket

[JEEP]

I am currently considering this jacket:

It is listed as a vintage jacket, marked "Fahrrad Rex" Saarbrücken - Germany. "Fahrrad Rex" is german for "Bicycle King/Royal". Unfortunally I have no photos of the label.

I am not quite sure about the age, but my guess is somewhere between 1960 and 1990.

The buttons, I believe, are not original - and if I decide to buy it they will most likely be replaced by brown or black round plastic or horn ones. Maybe I will replace the belt aswell.

The jacket looks to be in fairly good condition - though a coat of leather conditioner would do it good.

What do you think about it? And, how old would you say it is?


Regards.

Jakob

 

[Jay]

If the black turtleneck is included, go for it. If not, buy it anyway and get your own turtleneck. That jacket is way cool. I don't know how old it is, but I'd wear it with pride.

 

[JEEP]

The turtleneck is, unfortunally, not included

But, I have a few myself. My favourites are the Fisherman sweaters from S.N.S. Herning. I have the 1931 model in navy blue and the 1947 model in black. These sweaters will last you a good 10-15 years of heavy abuse and still look good.


Regards.

Jakob

 

[JEEP]

Won it for D.Kr. 200 (around $35)

Can't wait to get it and try it on.

Any suggestions regarding the age?


Regards.

Jakob

 

[dr greg]

cold war

It looks like something from a 60's spy movie, Harry Palmer, where are you?

 

[J. M. Stovall]

Those buttons are very typical for that time period, but you can obviously still change them for a more Golden Era feel.

 

[JEEP]

Got the package today:

It is quite nice. I believe the leather is cowskin. There is a little wear, but not much, mainly on the sleeves.
It is stiff and quite heavy - I suspect it to be quite warm aswell.
The lining is wool at the body and cotton at the sleeves.
The buttons and the belt are quite worn - and look strangely "cheap" on the jacket. These will be replaced.

Here is a close-up op the label:

The fit is rather good; maybe a little tight around the shoulders and a little wide around the waist. But all in all it looks and feels nice.

At the price I am quite happy with this jacket. I would gladly have paid much more for it.


Regards.

Jakob