Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[ton312]

The jacket in questions is obviously overpriced. It is an interesting jacket to me because the plain back styling reminds me of a Monarch jacket. The Durable brand/label does not translate into rarity and value because of the Durable/Brando connection. I owned and sold 2 vintage Durables.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/32XpLFpfMPgEfXCDA

https://photos.app.goo.gl/EFywS8z2PeeKPVsG6

They were sold because they did not fit me. Both are high quality jackets of their day. Durable made a very standard line of jackets including a MC style jacket.

The Durable/Brando connection is well known. I'm not sure of the current status. Seems enough believe it is true to create a demand for the MC jacket. There are threads on here about this jacket, folks here own them.

I have never handled a Durable MC jacket, so I could not comment on them in comparison to others. I do like the look of them.

That all changed about half an hour ago as I was thinking about this answer. This jacket will ask and answer a lot of questions.

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The eBay jacket photos confirm my thoughts on Durable, a misnomer of a label
Maybe I’m just bitter that this one fell apart like a Chinese motorcycle:

It could’ve been a contender….LOL. Now it’s in a hefty bag labeled “parts”

 

[mvilla]

The eBay jacket photos confirm my thoughts on Durable, a misnomer of a label
Maybe I’m just bitter that this one fell apart like a Chinese motorcycle:
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It could’ve been a contender….LOL. Now it’s in a hefty bag labeled “parts”

Nice model, though

 

[tmitchell59]

The eBay jacket photos confirm my thoughts on Durable, a misnomer of a label
Maybe I’m just bitter that this one fell apart like a Chinese motorcycle:
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It could’ve been a contender….LOL. Now it’s in a hefty bag labeled “parts”

I have jackets just like that, need complete re-do. I know the pain. Neither of the Durables I owned were in need of any work. They were both quality jackets.

What you demonstrated in that pictures is how cool a Durable jacket can be. The style presented is a "common" 50s style, but Durable just made it a bit more tailored. This one also reminds me of the tailoring that Monarch did, simple jacket done well.

Yes, could have been a contender not just a bum.

 

[ton312]

I have jackets just like that, need complete re-do. I know the pain. Neither of the Durables I owned were in need of any work. They were both quality jackets.

What you demonstrated in that pictures is how cool a Durable jacket can be. The style presented is a "common" 50s style, but Durable just made it a bit more tailored. This one also reminds me of the tailoring that Monarch did, simple jacket done well.

Yes, could have been a contender not just a bum.

Once the back yoke starting tearing like cardboard….KO’d.

 

[tmitchell59]

Wow!!!!! Looks like a cool jacket!!!!! Talk about bein ON THE CASE!!!!!!! @tmitchell59 give us your read on the DURABLE jacket when you have a chance!! That label looks more modern than some I have seen but maybe its actually older??? The jacket looks pretty old especially the collar. Hoping you didn't spend $10,000.00 on this!!!!! : )

Durable had a variety of labels. I believe this jacket is older due to the lining, pre-red quilt. Won't see the zippers until I get it.

I don't see the issue with the leather they used. Check out the Blue one I posted link to above, even has the tanners label in it! The Brown one I posted was a hard nosed pony hide, no issues with either one.

I don't expect this jacket to be the end all, at my house it has some very tough competition. Lot of horses in the corral.

 

[tmitchell59]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2757409610...uid=qwq2X50PT7y&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[tmitchell59]

No, he’s saving the $10,000 certified check for the Standard & Strange jacket.

lol!! I haven't seen the 10K jacket, maybe a trade?

Mine was well less than 10K, it just happened along at a reasonable rate. I'm quite sure many people would have passed or made an offer, it was not the best presentation. Not sure the size, maybe a 40?

 

[Wildhorses]

lol!! I haven't seen the 10K jacket, maybe a trade?

Mine was well less than 10K, it just happened along at a reasonable rate. I'm quite sure many people would have passed or made an offer, it was not the best presentation. Not sure the size, maybe a 40?

I have seen the jacket on ebay, it was something like $500. Nice score. Probably a medium size.

 

[Claybertrand]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2757409610...uid=qwq2X50PT7y&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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I love the simplicity.....snaps on the belt go with the belt loop rivets too.

 

[JMax]

Monarch. No one is perfect.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1157276350...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Claybertrand]

Monarch. No one is perfect.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1157276350...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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As HIPPIE as Monarch is willing to get.................

 

[tweedydon]

Monarch. No one is perfect.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1157276350...CJi9omFSVa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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1973 had a lot to answer for...!

 

[mvilla]

I don't know if this is a good deal or not (don't know nothing about vintage stuff), but there were some keywords that people around here seem to like, and was cheap enough, I guess. Anyway, here it is:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/32554304...ghnP_-lSgm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[mvilla]

This one here looks kinda cool, but once again, I have no clue if it is worth it or not

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/17547984...ghnP_-lSgm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[tmitchell59]

I don't know if this is a good deal or not (don't know nothing about vintage stuff), but there were some keywords that people around here seem to like, and was cheap enough, I guess. Anyway, here it is:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/32554304...ghnP_-lSgm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

California Sportswear late 1950s, probably just like mine. Light weight Horsehide. I love mine. Did you buy it?

 

[mvilla]

California Sportswear late 1950s, probably just like mine. Light weight Horsehide. I love mine. Did you buy it?

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Yours is looking much better! Haha

No, I think it's not my size (and I ran out of money...)

 

[mvilla]

This one seems a good deal as well

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28518012...ghnP_-lSgm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[mvilla]

This one is funny, says steerhide on title and there's a picture clearly saying horsehide haha

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28517519...ghnP_-lSgm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[mvilla]

Goatskin Chevignon with Focal logos (for those who like audio stuff)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18581251...ghnP_-lSgm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[mvilla]

Cool Hercules A2

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/36385476...ghnP_-lSgm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY