Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[JMax]

California Creations

@Guppy weren’t you looking to buy one of these recently?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-CALIFO...-/294046078138?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

 

[JMax]

Globemaster Togs

https://etsy.me/2PJjkoW

 

[TG3]

Aero just added some more apprentice jackets:

https://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/products.php?cat=salerv&sub=appr

Anyone here have any experience with the apprentice/trainee jackets? They have a halfbelt in my size and the photos don't look too rough lol

 

[Seth Byrnes]

Is 250 Canadian dolleros a solid price for a mid 1950s four pocket custom Thurlowe?

 

[Jin431]

Anyone here have any experience with the apprentice/trainee jackets? They have a halfbelt in my size and the photos don't look too rough lol
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That's a great deal bro. That's normally £800++ with the upcharge on the leather plus shipping. It's probably not the neatest stitching like what the description says but for the pattern and price I think it might be a great buy

 

[JMax]

Is 250 Canadian dolleros a solid price for a mid 1950s four pocket custom Thurlowe?

Assuming very good condition, I would say yes.

Edit: You buying or selling?

 

[Seth Byrnes]

Well, I am considering the buy. Came up in a local curated vintage shop.

It has a nice two-way Conmar zip for the main event and four lovely Conmar diamond zipes on the exterior pockets, also it has kind of a sunburst half-belt at the back. No adjustment tabs though. It's in as good a condition as you can find a jacket that hasn't been subject to preservation or the dumb luck of an optimal storage situation.

My size, 38.

Trouble is I just fully designed and commissioned my own leather jacket and had the prototype shipped to me this very day, so it is hard to justify throwing another 250 into the wind!

 

[JMax]

Well, I am considering the buy. Came up in a local curated vintage shop.

It has a nice two-way Conmar zip for the main event and four lovely Conmar diamond zipes on the exterior pockets, also it has kind of a sunburst half-belt at the back. No adjustment tabs though. It's in as good a condition as you can find a jacket that hasn't been subject to preservation or the dumb luck of an optimal storage situation.

My size, 38.

Trouble is I just fully designed and commissioned my own leather jacket and had the prototype shipped to me this very day, so it is hard to justify throwing another 250 into the wind!

If the deerskin is your thing and the jacket fits well, US$200 is a good price imo. I had a Thurlow MC jacket and paid US$225.

 

[Seth Byrnes]

250 CAD is about 220 USD right now give or take, maybe closer to 200 as you say.
Maybe I can rustle up the funds through sales, I do have an absolute excess of pieces I am not wearing.

 

[torfjord]

https://www.etsy.com/se-en/listing/902369099/deadstock-1950s-beck-999-one-star-biker

Deadstock Beck in size 42.

 

[Marc mndt]

https://www.etsy.com/se-en/listing/902369099/deadstock-1950s-beck-999-one-star-biker

Deadstock Beck in size 42.

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Dang, and the price isn't even outrageous. I would be very tempted if it weren't too small for me.

 

[Riu]

Anyone here have any experience with the apprentice/trainee jackets? They have a halfbelt in my size and the photos don't look too rough lol
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I'm also curious how they look as I've ordered a CR from the trainee section. I'll find out today

 

[Will Zach]

https://www.etsy.com/se-en/listing/902369099/deadstock-1950s-beck-999-one-star-biker

Deadstock Beck in size 42.

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My God, how often can you get a new 1950s jacket. Just the experience is worth something. Looks like from 1950s catalogs. My size, but I don't have the cash or I'd buy it.

 

[torfjord]

My God, how often can you get a new 1950s jacket. Just the experience is worth something. Looks like from 1950s catalogs. My size, but I don't have the cash or I'd buy it.

I really hope someone here picks it up!

 

[Will Zach]

Someone needs to. On general principle. This is a highlight of any collection.

 

[JMax]

It’s been for sale on both Etsy and Ebay for quite some time. Perhaps an offer is in order? Too small for me.

 

[Marc mndt]

It’s been for sale on both Etsy and Ebay for quite some time. Perhaps an offer is in order? Too small for me.

I'm thinking of buying it myself even though it doesn't fit. Problem is, I'm running out of space here.

 

[JMax]

I'm thinking of buying it myself even though it doesn't fit. Problem is, I'm running out of space here.

The Beck is a really nice jacket. But the one I would absolutely recommend is the Sportclad on eBay that has been sitting at around $500 for months. You will not regret it. It may fit too.

Vintage Horsehide Leather Sportclad Classic Motorcyle Jacket

 

[Monitor]

Here's a gem! Actual rough-out Walter Dyer trucker sorta deal. Really perfect and the fact it's not suede make it even more perfect.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/353438695394

 

[Marc mndt]

The Beck is a really nice jacket. But the one I would absolutely recommend is the Sportclad on eBay that has been sitting at around $500 for months. You will not regret it. It may fit too.

Vintage Horsehide Leather Sportclad Classic Motorcyle Jacket

21"ptp. I have a 43" chest.