Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Wildhorses]

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This, I think too.

 

[Antique Indian Motocycles]

Does anybody recognize exactly this jacket? I know it´s a 1948 Indian Ranger. Wasn´t it part of a big auction few years ago? Mecum or so?

 

[JMax]

California Sportswear @tmitchell59 what size is the one you own? This is tagged 42 and seller told me 19” pit to pit. I can’t take it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/True-Vinta...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

[JMax]

Sweet Cal Straight Zip. Larger size

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-19...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

[JMax]

Rich Sher

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rich-Sher-...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

[Marc mndt]

Awesome Waddington Pirate

https://m.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-a...-lewis-leathers-groesse-s/2079390288-154-9427

 

[Aloysius]

Usually see them with lightning zip pulls of a different style. They must’ve used a different puller on the cross zips. They make a good jacket. Not terribly well made but tailored well!
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Was their specialty doing strongly American-style designs? @Marc mndt has a lovely British Perfecto-style jacket, whose make eludes me.

They're interesting to compare to something like the Lewis Bronx, which is sort of a re-interpretation of the American motorcycling jacket, in a British style.

 

[ton312]

Was their specialty doing strongly American-style designs? @Marc mndt has a lovely British Perfecto-style jacket, whose make eludes me.

They're interesting to compare to something like the Lewis Bronx, which is sort of a re-interpretation of the American motorcycling jacket, in a British style.

Primarily known for there CR’s. If memory serves Himel offers a reinterpretation of their design. It’s in the all time top 3 best CR patterns for me personally. I had just about every color of the rainbow in these. For a time, this was the only jacket maker I seriously collected. Then, around 2009 or so, they became popular and laughably expensive. Seems that tide has turned again and they can be had for a reasonable price.

 

[Damon141]

There seems to be a sweet spot for these vintage beauties between 38” to 42” chest. Given I haven’t been looking that long so take that with a grain of salt but you don’t see many with a 24” pit to pit.

I would love a good condition vintage old cafe racer jacket. I would wear it and if it was a classic I would sent it off to Greg to make a pattern after it for a new version to have also.

 

[JMax]

Nice jacket

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3739765214...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[JMax]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1252023948...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Marc mndt]

Awesome Waddington Pirate

https://m.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-a...-lewis-leathers-groesse-s/2079390288-154-9427

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My buddy Dario from Rome just grabbed the Waddington Pirate. He's a huge collector of vintage English jackets and has his own Facebook group:

https://m.facebook.com/groups/283191306533908/?ref=m_notif&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic

This is him wearing my 70s LL racing jacket. It looks a lot better on him than it did on me:

 

[ton312]

Nice jacket

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3739765214...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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I’ll have to ask about this one. No indication of size other than the “s” in the details. This is cool.

 

[Will Zach]

Nice jacket

https://www.ebay.com/itm/3739765214...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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Isn't this a Monty with the tell-tale elastics on the sides?

 

[JMax]

Other makers also had the elastics. I’ve no idea but it is cool.

 

[Will Zach]

My buddy Dario from Rome just grabbed the Waddington Pirate. He's a huge collector of vintage English jackets and has his own Facebook group:

https://m.facebook.com/groups/283191306533908/?ref=m_notif&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic

This is him wearing my 70s LL racing jacket. It looks a lot better on him than it did on me:

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Somehow all these jackets look better when they are being used in their intended environment. You just need more shots on your Vespa (or was it a Lambretta)!

 

[JMax]

Mine had lightning pulls. Indeed not terribly well made but the leather on mine was absolutely beautiful.

The leather is hit or miss. Some are great. Mine was nice but closer to a miss.

 

[JMax]

Indian S

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1752448954...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Claybertrand]

I’ll have to ask about this one. No indication of size other than the “s” in the details. This is cool.

That "S" killed my interest...... Shrewd of you to double check on it man. That's real HUNTIN!!!!

 

[JMax]

That "S" killed my interest...... Shrewd of you to double check on it man. That's real HUNTIN!!!!

Sometimes it’s best not to inquire