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Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

Robbie79

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You hava a great eye. I sent the link to this listing to monitor a few days ago. Seller also has a nice brown jacket for sale.

Funny, I think we have a similar searching strategy/routine...Vinted, Kleinanzeigen, Etsy, etc. :D Yes, the brown one looks nice too
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The 4 pocket front/pocket placement/cuff design/waist band with side adjusters and front snap definitely is uncanny. The back design looks very functional too. The leather looks very good on this piece as well! Thanks for sharing

I actually asked him if this is an 80's/90's Vanek...no feedback, yet but probably he's right and both jackets are real 50's jackets.

I dare say the brown jacket looks better
too!
I really like the backside of the brown one!
 

Will Zach

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Funny, I think we have a similar searching strategy/routine...Vinted, Kleinanzeigen, Etsy, etc. :D Yes, the brown one looks nice too
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I actually asked him if this is an 80's/90's Vanek...no feedback, yet but probably he's right and both jackets are real 50's jackets.

I really like the backside of the brown one!
There is a visible repair near the hem button (a rip), 450 euro for this is very steep imo.
 
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Funny, I think we have a similar searching strategy/routine...Vinted, Kleinanzeigen, Etsy, etc. :D Yes, the brown one looks nice too
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I actually asked him if this is an 80's/90's Vanek...no feedback, yet but probably he's right and both jackets are real 50's jackets.

I really like the backside of the brown one!

This is stunningly stunning & I want it.
 

Jin431

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Funny, I think we have a similar searching strategy/routine...Vinted, Kleinanzeigen, Etsy, etc. :D Yes, the brown one looks nice too
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I actually asked him if this is an 80's/90's Vanek...no feedback, yet but probably he's right and both jackets are real 50's jackets.

I really like the backside of the brown one!

The brown one is so cool. Love the side adjusters and the flap. Hope monitor gets this one lol
 
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I’m not the only member having issues with double posts.

After I hit post the original text remains in the text box and needs to be deleted or else it can be posted again and again. No matter the thread. The text in the text box follows me around.
 

Carlos840

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I’m not the only member having issues with double posts.

After I hit post the original text remains in the text box and needs to be deleted or else it can be posted again and again. No matter the thread. The text in the text box follows me around.

Same thing has been hapenning to me.
 

Robbie79

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50's German leather jacket in very nice condition - reminds my a bit of the Engelbert Vanek I sold to @Jin431 both from seams and leather point of view. Price is rather high - 450€ taking into account that the maker is unknown, so not a real deal but IMO nice jacket and nice condition:
https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s...-motorradjacke-50er-jahre/1754072738-160-3528



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The seller told me that he actually knows Vanek leather jackets very well (equipped the Austrian Gendarmgerie / Police) but this one is definitely NOT a Vanek and it's from the 50's like the brown one. It's a custom made leather jacket for the father of the original seller. The zipper is from brand „Ideal“ from the 50's. He doesn't if it's horse or steer. 450€ ist too much - on the other hand I really like this one but it could be a tad too large - the back length would be perfect for me (64cm).
 

Robbie79

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The seller told me that he actually knows Vanek leather jackets very well (equipped the Austrian Gendarmgerie / Police) but this one is definitely NOT a Vanek and it's from the 50's like the brown one. It's a custom made leather jacket for the father of the original seller. The zipper is from brand „Ideal“ from the 50's. He doesn't if it's horse or steer. 450€ ist too much - on the other hand I really like this one but it could be a tad too large - the back length would be perfect for me (64cm).
@Mandarin @Jin431 Funny story to come.
I've shared the link of your former/current black Engelbert Vanek with the seller (located in Berlin) of the two 50's leather jackets telling him that the leather of the black one is very similar to the Vanek. He has just answered as follows: "This is crazy! This used to be my Engelbert Vanek (noticed it from the side adjusters) which I sold to a guy from France about 3 years ago as it was too short for me" :D Little world!
 

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