Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Coriu]

My local shoe repair guy just closed shop 6 months ago. He was in the same storefront since 1946. Now it is a real estate office- so sad, the place was beautiful (a real step-back in time) but he wouldn’t let me photograph him or the store...everyone’s loss.

Here's my guy.

 

[Coriu]

Cal w/label $300 bid

1940's CAL-LEATHER, distressed motorcycle jacket | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1940's CAL-LEATHER, distressed motorcycle jacket at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[Coriu]

JL CR 20" P2P $175 OBO w/free ship

Vintage JOHNSON LEATHERS San Francisco Cafe Racer Motorcycle Jacket Size 36 | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage JOHNSON LEATHERS San Francisco Cafe Racer Motorcycle Jacket Size 36 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[photo2u]

Here's my guy.

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Love the old timers. No bull, just plain good work. That patcher is a very special loooong body one. I wonder what ever happened to the machine. Did he sell it?

 

[handymike]

Kit Karson-

Vintage Kit Karson Leather Jacket Indian Scout 1940's Brown Goatskin Rare | eBay

Jacket shows most wear on cuffs and shoulders. Inside liner has a few tears - under armpit and near collar. Left armpit seam has come undone on the exterior as shown.

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[Al 916]

My father's old patcher rests in mother's storage shed, slightly smaller than the one pictured

 

[Blackadder]

@ton312

50s DubbleWare ウール スポーツジャケット 40 ... - Yahoo!オークション

1枚目、9枚目、10枚目が実物に近い色味です。50sダブルウェアのウールスポーツジャケットです。スポジャケ自体球数が少なくあまり出回ってませんがその中でも希少なサイズ40-42程度のゴールデンサイズです。ウエストバンドが付くスポジャケは30sに多いディテールで珍しいのではないでしょうか。黒に近いネイビーでネップの混じった生地感です。ポケットは表に縫い目が見えるDポケ、セパポケ仕様フロントはCONMATICジッパー、胸元ジッパーはSERVALジッパー仕様背面にサイドアジャスター付き身幅たっぷりで肩もストンと落

page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp

 

[Coriu]

Love the old timers. No bull, just plain good work. That patcher is a very special loooong body one. I wonder what ever happened to the machine. Did he sell it?

He is still in business and using it.

 

[handymike]

@ton312

50s DubbleWare ウール スポーツジャケット 40 ... - Yahoo!オークション

1枚目、9枚目、10枚目が実物に近い色味です。50sダブルウェアのウールスポーツジャケットです。スポジャケ自体球数が少なくあまり出回ってませんがその中でも希少なサイズ40-42程度のゴールデンサイズです。ウエストバンドが付くスポジャケは30sに多いディテールで珍しいのではないでしょうか。黒に近いネイビーでネップの混じった生地感です。ポケットは表に縫い目が見えるDポケ、セパポケ仕様フロントはCONMATICジッパー、胸元ジッパーはSERVALジッパー仕様背面にサイドアジャスター付き身幅たっぷりで肩もストンと落

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typing "horsehide" into the searchbar on that site is dangerous!

 

[Coriu]

Kehoe Steerhide CR Size 44 $99 bid

Vintage Kehoe Steerhide Leather Cafe Racer size 44 | eBay

<p>Vintage Kehoe Steerhide Leather Cafe Racer size 44. </p><br /><p>Beautiful grainy Steerhide.. this is a true vintage jacket, it isn’t perfect but is very sound and wearable.</p><p> all seams are tight, no rips or tears. The lining is in great shape.</p><p>no odors non smoking home </p><br...

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[Coriu]

Golden Bear NWOT Midnight Blue $396 BIN

Taylor Stitch - Moto Leather Jacket Midnight Steerhide - 36/XS | eBay

Full-grain cowhide. YKK two-way antique brass zipper. Zig-zag-stitch reinforced collar and inside leather wind flap. Dry clean only by leather professionals. Two reinforced double welted side entry pockets.

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[Coriu]

Schott 618 Perfecto w/unique detailing $230 Bid

Schott NY Original Perfecto 618 leather steerhide motorcycle moto jacket | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Schott NY Original Perfecto 618 leather steerhide motorcycle moto jacket at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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[JMax]

Stunning JCP 20” P2P

Vintage Penney's Genuine Steerhide Leather 2 Star Motorcycle Jacket Quilt Lined | eBay

Leather jacket has not been condition or treat but is in great overall condition. Appears to have not been worn in a few years but still very good condition. No signs of heavy creasing, cracking or dryness.

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[Claybertrand]

Unlabeled HB looks to be a 38-40. Looks to be in good condition for the most part. I'm pretty sure I have seen this design as a Hercules jacket. @tmitchell59 may have or have had one......

Vintage 1930’s 1940’s Horsehide Leather Jacket Western Motorcycle Flannel Lined | eBay

Not sure who made this jacket but there is a 'Western Ranch-Hide' label inside. Sleeve length - 24".

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[handymike]

This looks like those wool/horsehide combos

 

[JMax]

HD

Harley Davidson Vintage Black Leather Jacket Size 42 W/ Neck Warmer & Belt | eBay

I've not seen another one of these but I believe it's from the 50's.

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[Coriu]

I have been told that the wholesale price of most of these Japanese brands is around 60% of the Japanese SRP. So 40% goes to the dealer/retailer who pay rent, salary and stocking etc.

So, it sounds as if a consumer is paying dearly in terms of markup. Is it fact and/or common belief that nobody can duplicate what is coming out of Japan now? Could JL(or others) not at least come close...and potentially save someone in the US hundreds of dollars?

There seems to be this mystique(well-deserved) about Japanese attention to detail...similar to the mystique about German engineering that has driven Americans to spend lots of $$$ on BMW's. I was fortunate to know a German engineer who came over during WWII and help the US develop the jet engine. He once told me with head hanging that the French are much more creative engineers, but how often do we hear about great French engineering, at least in the US?

Back to my question...are there other options, or do most people think eating this huge markup is justified?

 

[tmitchell59]

Unlabeled HB looks to be a 38-40. Looks to be in good condition for the most part. I'm pretty sure I have seen this design as a Hercules jacket. @tmitchell59 may have or have had one......

Vintage 1930’s 1940’s Horsehide Leather Jacket Western Motorcycle Flannel Lined | eBay

Not sure who made this jacket but there is a 'Western Ranch-Hide' label inside. Sleeve length - 24".

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Unlabeled California Sportswear jacket.

 

[tmitchell59]

HD

Harley Davidson Vintage Black Leather Jacket Size 42 W/ Neck Warmer & Belt | eBay

I've not seen another one of these but I believe it's from the 50's.

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Size 42, Horsehide, detachable collar, original HD belt. I don't recall this Gold lining. another fun Auction to watch and win. This one will not go cheap. Bidders are already pushing forward.

 

[JMax]

Size 42, Horsehide, detachable collar, original HD belt. I don't recall this Gold lining. another fun Auction to watch and win. This one will not go cheap. Bidders are already pushing forward.

i should have measurements today. Then may throw my hat in the ring.

Gold is new to me too.

I suspect it will be too small though.