Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[JMax]

Brown Vanson Maverick

https://www.ebay.com/itm/383769841518

 

[JMax]

Buco PJ27 42/44 $777

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333758514773

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

wow, that Buco would fit me like a glove. Must resist, must resist...

 

[JMax]

wow, that Buco would fit me like a glove. Must resist, must resist...

Its a great price. Jacket looks awesome, great condition. Do it...

 

[JMax]

Grais Perfecto

https://www.ebay.com/itm/224199776653

 

[jonbuilder]

That Grais looks more like 50s than 70s to me a cool jacket

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Another Buco PJ27, though with some mods including main zip replacement. BIN $850 OBO:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/143794541187

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Bristol CR for da ladies, 100 CAD:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/143794429467

Not a crosszip, but maybe these dimensions work for you @Leilah Wilde?

 

[JMax]

Sears Oakbrook $75

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174484992790

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Johnson, BIN $450 OBO:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/264904788992

 

[Kubatu]

This is a Johnson’s jacket for $150, CHP style (?), size 46. I think it shared it awhile back and I’m a bit surprised it hasn’t sold, but I guess that’s because it’s a larger size and the seller listed it in a weird section.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/192738274053

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Brooks Cafe Racer gold label. What do you guys think about these? I know a TFL poster is fond of them. This seems to be the thicker leather version with the gold label and that thicker piece of leather behind the zipper. There's a whole bunch being offered on ebay in black and brown, but most seem to have that other label and have a 2 piece back.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-Br...226044?hash=item594f29c1fc:g:VDoAAOSwCgRe3U78

 

[Monitor]

Brilliant!

https://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=4973

 

[Jumper]

Brooks Cafe Racer gold label. What do you guys think about these? I know a TFL poster is fond of them. This seems to be the thicker leather version with the gold label and that thicker piece of leather behind the zipper. There's a whole bunch being offered on ebay in black and brown, but most seem to have that other label and have a 2 piece back.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-Br...226044?hash=item594f29c1fc:g:VDoAAOSwCgRe3U78

I'm sure (or at least, I hope) others with more experience than I have will chime in, but having had a few of the gold label ones, I would say that they are perfectly serviceable jackets of perfectly adequate (though not overly fastidious) construction in A-OK steerhide; most look good, some look very good; and I personally have a soft spot for them. But unless it's one of the (very cool) more uncommon ones, you should be able to keep the price you pay for one under a hundred dollars US, and often well under.

Perhaps someone else here could compare their general quality to some of the other brands? Beau Breed, maybe, for one?

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

I'm sure (or at least, I hope) others with more experience than I have will chime in, but having had a few of the gold label ones, I would say that they are perfectly serviceable jackets of perfectly adequate (though not overly fastidious) construction in A-OK steerhide; most look good, some look very good; and I personally have a soft spot for them. But unless it's one of the (very cool) more uncommon ones, you should be able to keep the price you pay for one under a hundred dollars US, and often well under.

Perhaps someone else here could compare their general quality to some of the other brands? Beau Breed, maybe, for one?

good to know. From my amateurish poking around, I've been able to spot a few different styles/eras to the Brooks cafe racers at least. The one I noted, one with two curved lines on the front, and one similar to what I noted, but 2 panel back.
I've seen a couple youtube videos from TFL's own Terry, and it seems like the 2 panel back is thinner leather, more of a racing shirt, but he really likes that one.
I loved the way his fit him, although I'm not crazy about the biswing back. Given they seem to be regularly available, I might just wait. I'm trying a couple things right now that may give me a better solution for what I'm after. But the thought of owning a 40 or 50 year old jacket in what seems to be good shape is kind of cool. I guess I can make up some sort of story to go with it to make it even cooler

 

[Will Zach]

Brilliant!

https://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=4973

Isn't it @Feliksas jacket? Has its own thread here.

 

[Jumper]

good to know. From my amateurish poking around, I've been able to spot a few different styles/eras to the Brooks cafe racers at least. The one I noted, one with two curved lines on the front, and one similar to what I noted, but 2 panel back.
I've seen a couple youtube videos from TFL's own Terry, and it seems like the 2 panel back is thinner leather, more of a racing shirt, but he really likes that one.
I loved the way his fit him, although I'm not crazy about the biswing back. Given they seem to be regularly available, I might just wait. I'm trying a couple things right now that may give me a better solution for what I'm after. But the thought of owning a 40 or 50 year old jacket in what seems to be good shape is kind of cool. I guess I can make up some sort of story to go with it to make it even cooler

Well, Terry (and lots of others) would know more than I. I hope I didn't play the older Brooks jackets down too much, as I do really like them. If you see one you like, in your size, and in good shape, for a reasonable price (and there should be plenty fitting that description), I wouldn't hesitate.

I would also note that the Gold labels that I've had have generally run about a size small (whereas I would normally be looking for a 42, for an old Brooks I'd probably be looking at a 44), but your mileage may vary.

 

[Monitor]

Isn't it @Feliksas jacket? Has its own thread here.

No, Feliksas' jacket is a D-pocket. I haven't seen this one here before. I think?

 

[tmitchell59]

good to know. From my amateurish poking around, I've been able to spot a few different styles/eras to the Brooks cafe racers at least. The one I noted, one with two curved lines on the front, and one similar to what I noted, but 2 panel back.
I've seen a couple youtube videos from TFL's own Terry, and it seems like the 2 panel back is thinner leather, more of a racing shirt, but he really likes that one.
I loved the way his fit him, although I'm not crazy about the biswing back. Given they seem to be regularly available, I might just wait. I'm trying a couple things right now that may give me a better solution for what I'm after. But the thought of owning a 40 or 50 year old jacket in what seems to be good shape is kind of cool. I guess I can make up some sort of story to go with it to make it even cooler

look at this one

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Br...-42/224199705475?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

look at this one

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Br...-42/224199705475?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144

ty. Different brown, but I can always play with that with some coconut oil or something. Many thanks

Edit: I scooped it up. Thank you, Terry. I'm down the rabbit hole so to speak. Should be fun.