Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Marc mndt]

I love these ELMCs from the front, but not a fan of the Californian from the back. A little too rigid and square feeling for me. Never been a fan of the action back. Took me a while to even come around to some tight shoulder gussets. But this looks like a good deal, especially if you can knock off a few more bucks. I think I'm a 42 anyway, so may have dodged a bullet.

It indeed has a very square back design, which does has its charms imo.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

It indeed has a very square back design, which does has its charms imo.

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yeah, I can definitely appreciate the style. I prefer a more flowing style I guess. But no doubt it's a solid jacket. Beautiful leather and cut. Yours is a 42? I think your Roadstar is 42, no? I was so close to buying that black one few weeks ago, but the bidding started getting too crazy.

 

[handymike]

If you're lady is a size 6....I mean, Who wouldn't want to come home to this?
Adventures await!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/133095541868

 

[Marc mndt]

yeah, I can definitely appreciate the style. I prefer a more flowing style I guess. But no doubt it's a solid jacket. Beautiful leather and cut. Yours is a 42? I think your Roadstar is 42, no? I was so close to buying that black one few weeks ago, but the bidding started getting too crazy.

Yep, both my elmc Californians are size 42 (I also own one in black)

 

[Claybertrand]

If you're lady is a size 6....I mean, Who wouldn't want to come home to this?
Adventures await!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/133095541868
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The foreplay would by necessity have to be long drawn out and nuanced if you're gonna be messin with THAT many buttons!!!!!!!!!

 

[Claybertrand]

Cool Admiral Byrd HB....... worn with a few rough spots but overall pretty nice condition if you like a little patina. Nice center pleated back. Tag and liner well intact. Smaller size 38-40ish???. Certainly a find. COULD be a deal.......

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324747819965?hash=item4b9c7a7bbd:g:4sEAAOSwCEVhEsWc

 

[AeroFan_07]

Very Very clean Oakbrook Crosszip. So clean it looks like it could be NOS. Stated size L but looks to be perhaps a M/L w a 22 inch chest.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/294325685762?hash=item44872d8e02:g:2pQAAOSwKHBhEbCu&LH_ItemCondition=10|3000

Not sure what jacket you are referring to Randy

Terry - I was reffering to the Sears Oakbrook that was just above that post. My apologies for the confusion.

 

[tmitchell59]

Cool Admiral Byrd HB....... worn with a few rough spots but overall pretty nice condition if you like a little patina. Nice center pleated back. Tag and liner well intact. Smaller size 38-40ish???. Certainly a find. COULD be a deal.......

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324747819965?hash=item4b9c7a7bbd:g:4sEAAOSwCEVhEsWc

This is a beautiful jacket. I don't think it is Horsehide. Looks in places like Capeskin. It is an early one with the grommet Talon zipper.

 

[Claybertrand]

This is a beautiful jacket. I don't think it is Horsehide. Looks in places like Capeskin. It is an early one with the grommet Talon zipper.

Agreed. Not Horsehide. The areas of wear do look the most like Capeskin.

 

[jonbuilder]

Cool Admiral Byrd HB....... worn with a few rough spots but overall pretty nice condition if you like a little patina. Nice center pleated back. Tag and liner well intact. Smaller size 38-40ish???. Certainly a find. COULD be a deal.......

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324747819965?hash=item4b9c7a7bbd:g:4sEAAOSwCEVhEsWc

why do not these come in my size at this price

 

[jonbuilder]

Cool Admiral Byrd HB....... worn with a few rough spots but overall pretty nice condition if you like a little patina. Nice center pleated back. Tag and liner well intact. Smaller size 38-40ish???. Certainly a find. COULD be a deal.......

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324747819965?hash=item4b9c7a7bbd:g:4sEAAOSwCEVhEsWc

I love this jacket

 

[tmitchell59]

here is a later version in Horsehide with Windward and Admiral Byrd labels.

 

[handymike]

The foreplay would by necessity have to be long drawn out and nuanced if you're gonna be messin with THAT many buttons!!!!!!!!!

Really, it’s only 5 buttons...as long as it’s not CXL and Aero buttonholes you could probably work with it...right?

 

[technovox]

I love these ELMCs from the front, but not a fan of the Californian from the back. A little too rigid and square feeling for me. Never been a fan of the action back. Took me a while to even come around to some tight shoulder gussets. But this looks like a good deal, especially if you can knock off a few more bucks. I think I'm a 42 anyway, so may have dodged a bullet.

Exactly my thoughts- not exactly wild about action backs, although the front is beautiful. (Although, I suppose I'd never see the back when I'm wearing it.) Very tempting.

 

[technovox]

That’s Richard Bowman’s old jacket?! Whoa.

Total conjecture, btw.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Irving_Bowman

Hah! I own a couple of Richard Bowman paintings. Maybe I should add this to the collection!

 

[ton312]

I think @ton312 just sold (or at least listed) an AR in the last week. It was a Car Coat/Surcoat if I recall.......... I have seen some nice ones from that brand. I've never had one so can't attest to the quality or anything but they look to be nice true vintage jackets. Not knowing much about the brand, I don't know where it would fall on the hierarchy of vintage jackets but usually when I see them, they are cool.

T’was no car coat English, rather the most splendid Halfbelt I’ve ever encountered. It’s n it’s way to Marc as we speak.

 

[ton312]

Very Very clean Oakbrook Crosszip. So clean it looks like it could be NOS. Stated size L but looks to be perhaps a M/L w a 22 inch chest.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/294325685762?hash=item44872d8e02:g:2pQAAOSwKHBhEbCu&LH_ItemCondition=10|3000

Just saw this one myself on eBay. Looks to a long size too. Sleeves look longer than standard. It’s a time capsule for sure. No creases, as new!

 

[Claybertrand]

T’was no car coat English, rather the most splendid Halfbelt I’ve ever encountered. It’s n it’s way to Marc as we speak.
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Excuse my slight breach of etiquette sir It IS a HALFY and a hell of a nice one! What was I thinking!?!?!?!?!

Marc is gettin a nice piece of vintage for sure!!!

 

[JMax]

I want this. Studded Vanson

https://merc.li/D6dkPA5sb

 

[Carlos840]

I want this. Studded Vanson

https://merc.li/D6dkPA5sb

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I almost got one fo these a few months ago, didn't have the guts to commit... It's a strong look!