cafe racer style jacket

[Chevyvega]

Looking for the make of the leather jacket Charles Bronson wore in the movie The Mechanic. I have seen several guesses but none are a match, even beau breed, which has the snaps on the wrong side of the neck. Looking for a obviously used in a 44-46 size. Any info appreciated, great lounge!!

 

[Nykwil]

IMO looks like a brooks racer jacket

Similar to the buco j100

 

[barnabus]

Some pictures might help, so here are some.

It looks like a Brooks to be as well but it could be loads of alternatives.

BAMF has some comments on it here, where he suggests a modern lookalike:

The Mechanic: Charles Bronson's Black Leather Racer Jacket » BAMF Style

Vitals Charles Bronson as Arthur Bishop, disciplined but depressed contract killer Los Angeles to Naples, Italy, Fall 1972 Film: The Mechanic Release Date: November 17, 1972 Director: Michael Winner Costume Designer: Lambert Marks WARNING! Spoilers ahead! Background After serving in supporting...

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Apologies to @Chevyvega if I'm telling you what you've already seen.

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

There's some comments in this thread that suggest it's a Beau Breed

Help needed identifying vintage Cafe Racer

Hi all, here's one that's new to me. Can someone help me ID it? (Schott? Lesco? The label is missing but it has the cloth "Leathercraft Process of America" tag in the side hem) Leather is thinnish and stiffish with a plasticky sort of coating. I've treated it to some Renapur (the English...

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[Nykwil]

There's some comments in this thread that suggest it's a Beau Breed

Help needed identifying vintage Cafe Racer

Hi all, here's one that's new to me. Can someone help me ID it? (Schott? Lesco? The label is missing but it has the cloth "Leathercraft Process of America" tag in the side hem) Leather is thinnish and stiffish with a plasticky sort of coating. I've treated it to some Renapur (the English...

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The beau breed seems to have a wind flap that Bronson's version doesn't have. Then again they could've just probably removed it in costume.

 

[Marvin Berry]

I don't think Brooks neck had the snap to snap the flap back when not in use, at least mine doesn't. Excelled jackets do though, i suppose this could be one.

 

[Chevyvega]

Some pictures might help, so here are some.

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It looks like a Brooks to be as well but it could be loads of alternatives.

BAMF has some comments on it here, where he suggests a modern lookalike:

http://[URL]https://bamfstyle.com/2019/09/12/mechanic-bronson-7-black-leather/

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Apologies to @Chevyvega if I'm telling you what you've already seen.

I appreciate any and all help thrown out I can get, much appreciated thank you

 

[Monitor]

It's Beau Breed alright. I had that jacket. Surprisingly good piece. Comfortable, fits well.

 

[Nykwil]

The Toys McCoys Beck 666 looks like an exact repro of the Bronson’s jacket.

 

[Chevyvega]

The Toys McCoys Beck 666 looks like an exact repro of the Bronson’s jacket.

Great shot thank you!! Unfortunately the back is a two piece at the base, zipper does not come all the way to the waist, zipper is not the long talon, and the sleeves are cut very tight, making it a no match. I am starting to think it was custom made one of a kind through costume design in production. The folks at the lounge are fantastic throwing in all kinds of help to narrow it down, thank you much, much appreciated!!