Bought a Lewis Monza off ebay.

[Motorhead82]

sz 40. Looks like its in decent shape and got it for 350 GBP. It has not arrived yet as i live in the states and its shipping from Ireland.

Here's the problem. It was between this and a Schott and I wish I went with the Schott. I basically jumped on it when he lowered the price from 450 GBP. Lewis is awesome but I am just more of a Schott guy. Ive owned only one Lewis..a 70s lightning in sheephide. Whereas I have owned several Schotts and I just keep outgrowing them due to countless hours spent at the gym (yeah i started out really skinny okay?)

I will post pics when I get it but I may just end up cleaning it up and putting it on Ebay. unless someone wants to trade me a Schott for it in the same size.

 

[Edward]

Ah, the demon buyer's remorse.... If you decide you don't want to keep it, you shouldn't have any trouble reselling it without losing money, I'd have thought, especially in the US where Lewis are rarer.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Post photos when you get it, it'll move along just fine on here if indeed you get bitten by buyer's remorse!

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

Greetings Motorhead et al:
Great name!
Is it a Super Monza or is a Monza a diff style?
What kinda Schott you lookin to trade for?
Be well. Bowen

 

[Edward]

Greetings Motorhead et al:
Great name!
Is it a Super Monza or is a Monza a diff style?
What kinda Schott you lookin to trade for?
Be well. Bowen

The Monza and the Super Monza are different jackets. The Monza was produced first, the Super Monza a much later introduction (1978). The key differences are that the Monza has the sided buckles to the front; for the Super Monza, they were moved to the back for a cleaner front-end look. Also, the Super Monza is somewhat longer, reflecting the fact that by 1978 racing bikes with a forward-crouch riding position had become much more popular in the UK, and many riders complained traditional jackets were too short for that and rode up the back. For reasons not explained on their website, the Lewis Monza is currently out of production, while the Super Monza is available.

 

[Motorhead82]

Hi guys! I didnt get updates for all these replies. OOps.

I have listed it on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Le...635286?hash=item2852f75f16:g:FhQAAOSwL29amdDh

If you are a buyer outside the USA, talk to me before you bid.

 

[Motorhead82]

Great name!
Is it a Super Monza or is a Monza a diff style?
What kinda Schott you lookin to trade for?
Be well. Bowen[/QUOTE]


Super Monza. its an awesome jacket but too tight on me. I want a gently used Perfecto in a size 38 or 40 (depending on the decade)

 

[Motorhead82]

it's at $350 USD. You will NOT find one for cheaper online.

 

[handymike]

So, what are the arm length, back length, and waist measurements?

 

[Motorhead82]

So, what are the arm length, back length, and waist measurements?

arms are about 24.5"
back length 26.5"

I dont have the waist measurements, where would i measure that? around the bottom?

 

[Motorhead82]

I also have a 60's schott 613 in a sz 36 i am considering getting rid of but it has some roadrash so I am not sure if i should bother...
Ive gotten heavily into weightlifting so im having a hard time finding my current size.
I have a schott dur-o-jac in a size 40 that fits great but the extra panels on the sides are annoying. I want the real deal.

 

[Edward]

Hi guys! I didnt get updates for all these replies. OOps.

I have listed it on ebay. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Le...635286?hash=item2852f75f16:g:FhQAAOSwL29amdDh

If you are a buyer outside the USA, talk to me before you bid.

Best way to advertise this is to start a thread on the Classifieds section. The more information, the better - photos, measurements.... on these short jackets that were designed to fit snug at the waist, a measurement round the hem can be useful too.

 

[Motorhead82]

Best way to advertise this is to start a thread on the Classifieds section. The more information, the better - photos, measurements.... on these short jackets that were designed to fit snug at the waist, a measurement round the hem can be useful too.

Thank you, I appreciate the suggestion. should i measure around the waist or just the front (and then double)

 

[Monitor]

That's seriously low for an LL. You could be asking $600 and still sell it within a week. They're as popular and sought after as a Buco nowadays.

 

[Motorhead82]

That's seriously low for an LL. You could be asking $600 and still sell it within a week. They're as popular and sought after as a Buco nowadays.

I paid $500 which was a steal. I just have crushing buyer's remorse right now (even if it did fit, it probably wasnt the most sound financial purchase right now) and I want to put this behind me. haha

I have had one offer thus far, which i rejected.

Damn these big shoulders. lol

 

[Mich486]

About a month ago a cyclone from the 70s/80s in pretty good condition sold for around £2,000 on eBay starting from just £50. I think the seller (who was claiming to be the first owner and using it to ride when was younger) wasnt expecting to get a free holiday out of that jacket.


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[Motorhead82]

aaaaaand I just bought a Schott 125 from the 70s on ebay. hahah It was only $120 with shipping though. Boom.

 

[Motorhead82]

About a month ago a cyclone from the 70s/80s in pretty good condition sold for around £2,000 on eBay starting from just £50. I think the seller (who was claiming to be the first owner and using it to ride when was younger) wasnt expecting to get a free holiday out of that jacket.

Wow!
From my experience, Cyclones are more rare than Monza.

 

[Edward]

Thank you, I appreciate the suggestion. should i measure around the waist or just the front (and then double)

I'd just stretch it out and measure the width (including 'half' the side panels, of any - the SM pattern is hazy in my mind just now).

 

[Motorhead82]

i am seriously low-balling myself, i realize but I just want to get this thing sold.
I actually just saw a very nice barely used Monza not sell and it was starting at about $500.