Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Marc mndt]

True vintage suede halfbelt

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1930s-30s-Vintage-Halfbelt-Leather-Jacket-Suede-Flannel-Workwear-36-38-1940s-40s/274355335575?hash=item3fe0da3197:g:38YAAOSwVhxepb2K&LH_ItemCondition=10|4

Too bad they're always that small

 

[handymike]

@ton312....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ba...951811?hash=item3b31587783:g:rbwAAOSwjLJc2knO

 

[robrinay]

Woman’s Fidelity Café Racer at a bargain price size 10
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324156660767
Check his other items for a small white label (missing) G1 and a multipocket woman’s leather - similar to Schott and Lesco versions.

 

[TheGuitarFairy]

i had a similar type Bates for a minute ... was a killer coat but 44 was way large on me. they can be had fairly cheap.

 

[Will Zach]

Another Schott for $199
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Schott-Vintage-141-Leather-Jacket-44-Black/133402569527?hash=item1f0f69ab37%3Ag%3Av80AAOSw%7E29esKgX&LH_ItemCondition=2000%7C2500%7C3000%7C4000%7C5000%7C6000%7C7000

 

[JMax]

Bates jacket and pants- red and yellow.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254574195388

 

[TonySimprano]

Another Schott for $199
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Schott-Vintage-141-Leather-Jacket-44-Black/133402569527?hash=item1f0f69ab37%3Ag%3Av80AAOSw%7E29esKgX&LH_ItemCondition=2000%7C2500%7C3000%7C4000%7C5000%7C6000%7C7000 View attachment 233012 View attachment 233013 View attachment 233014

I'm wearing my 641 right now indoors, this is a steal for $199
Sidenote: if anyone spots a perfecto in 42 please post it! Thanks

 

[Claybertrand]

Vintage HH Nelco. Not my style (or size) but a unique look. Original too it appears---IOW--the white wasn't added by the owner. Starting bid isn't in STEAL territory necessarily......especially as it's in pretty rough condition. Interesting look though.....

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-19...1f05:g:VbIAAOSw3hBesLiV&LH_ItemCondition=10|4

 

[Claybertrand]

I'm wearing my 641 right now indoors, this is a steal for $199
Sidenote: if anyone spots a perfecto in 42 please post it! Thanks

"Perfecto" is a label used by Schott on a fairly wide range of jackets. You really should try to specify a model # or otherwise provide more an idea of what you are looking for and I'm sure you will find your search more fruitful. Most likely, you are looking for a Schott Cross Zip which most people associate with the "Perfecto" label. However, they also have used that label in Cafe Racers for example (among other non cross zip jackets).

If you need more brand specific info on Schott, I know members here can help. Also though, you can kick on over to the Schott Forum and try to better ID the specific Schott models you are seeking (they have their own Schott classified section as well). Gale Hawkins used to be their resident Guru and she knew a lot about their products. She was a font of knowledge and history and very accessible and willing to share and help out with questions. Sadly, she passed away recently. But you can still find very specific Schott model identification threads on the Schott Forum. In short, Schott model numbers, IF the model tag is present, can be found in one of the pockets of the jacket. Later models are much easier to ID but earlier ones don't have the tag or it can be hard to read.

The models are always numbered with Schott in a 3 number pattern--like a 141, or a 641 (you may know this already if you have a 641), or a 618 etc. but the number can be buried in a larger sequence of numbers on the tag. You can also determine year of production in the tags from the last 15 years or so (Not sure when they started with these tags--but older jackets don't generally have them). So if you like a particular Perfecto, then you will need its model number (and/or photos of the jacket you like) because Perfecto has become a trade name Schott uses without any real rhyme or reason. If you need more assistance, just ask!!! Plenty of helpers lurking here in the Lounge

 

[TonySimprano]

"Perfecto" is a label used by Schott on a fairly wide range of jackets. You really should try to specify a model # or otherwise provide more an idea of what you are looking for and I'm sure you will find your search more fruitful. Most likely, you are looking for a Schott Cross Zip which most people associate with the "Perfecto" label. However, they also have used that label in Cafe Racers for example (among other non cross zip jackets).

If you need more brand specific info on Schott, I know members here can help. Also though, you can kick on over to the Schott Forum and try to better ID the specific Schott models you are seeking (they have their own Schott classified section as well). Gale Hawkins used to be their resident Guru and she knew a lot about their products. She was a font of knowledge and history and very accessible and willing to share and help out with questions. Sadly, she passed away recently. But you can still find very specific Schott model identification threads on the Schott Forum. In short, Schott model numbers, IF the model tag is present, can be found in one of the pockets of the jacket. Later models are much easier to ID but earlier ones don't have the tag or it can be hard to read.

The models are always numbered with Schott in a 3 number pattern--like a 141, or a 641 (you may know this already if you have a 641), or a 618 etc. but the number can be buried in a larger sequence of numbers on the tag. You can also determine year of production in the tags from the last 15 years or so (Not sure when they started with these tags--but older jackets don't generally have them). So if you like a particular Perfecto, then you will need its model number (and/or photos of the jacket you like) because Perfecto has become a trade name Schott uses without any real rhyme or reason. If you need more assistance, just ask!!! Plenty of helpers lurking here in the Lounge

Hey, I appreciate the detailed response Clay! You're right, I'm looking for a schott cross zip, either a 113/118/618 or any similar model. I'm 50-50 on the belt. I'd prefer a cloth liner, but I could settle for a quilted liner too. I began my search in the past month, a user here (Hh121) sold me a great 641 Cafe in steerhide, and now I want a cross zip. I haven't seen a nice example at a decent price in the last week or so, but I have patience. Especially since it's starting to get warm. But personally, I'm using this quarantine to wear my jacket at work all day and break it in before I can wear it outside
If any user here wants to part with a 42 Perfecto(roughly 22"+- p2P and 19"+ shoulders) let me know I guess. This hobby is addictive

 

[Claybertrand]

Hey, I appreciate the detailed response Clay! You're right, I'm looking for a schott cross zip, either a 113/118/618 or any similar model. I'm 50-50 on the belt. I'd prefer a cloth liner, but I could settle for a quilted liner too. I began my search in the past month, a user here (Hh121) sold me a great 641 Cafe in steerhide, and now I want a cross zip. I haven't seen a nice example at a decent price in the last week or so, but I have patience. Especially since it's starting to get warm. But personally, I'm using this quarantine to wear my jacket at work all day and break it in before I can wear it outside
If any user here wants to part with a 42 Perfecto(roughly 22"+- p2P and 19"+ shoulders) let me know I guess. This hobby is addictive

No problem man. Especially these days, I think a lot of us have more time on our hands to linger here in the Lounge and this is a helpful place. We will all EAGERLY ENABLE your new addiction brother!!!!!!!! We're all hooked here ourselves!!!!

What you are looking for, I tend to see fairly regularly on ebay. You can also check the classifieds here in the Fedora Lounge and also on the Schott Forum Classifieds. But what I would do if I were you, just to better get the word out in the Lounge here, is voice your wishes in the Classifieds section (link button at the top right of this page). Just do a WTB ("Want To Buy") post stating what you are looking for with your preferred size and measurements. Might be a more direct way to get the word out and get some responses. This thread will limit who hears what your looking for. It doesn't hurt to mention it here---but it would likely be more effective in the FL Classifieds.

 

[chollie]

No problem man. Especially these days, I think a lot of us have more time on our hands to linger here in the Lounge and this is a helpful place. We will all EAGERLY ENABLE your new addiction brother!!!!!!!! We're all hooked here ourselves!!!!

What you are looking for, I tend to see fairly regularly on ebay. You can also check the classifieds here in the Fedora Lounge and also on the Schott Forum Classifieds. But what I would do if I were you, just to better get the word out in the Lounge here, is voice your wishes in the Classifieds section (link button at the top right of this page). Just do a WTB ("Want To Buy") post stating what you are looking for with your preferred size and measurements. Might be a more direct way to get the word out and get some responses. This thread will limit who hears what your looking for. It doesn't hurt to mention it here---but it would likely be more effective in the FL Classifieds.

I'll just add, Grailed is a great place to find these coats as well. There's no shortage of used Schott crosszips for sale, that's for sure.

 

[TonySimprano]

Thanks Clay!

I'll just add, Grailed is a great place to find these coats as well. There's no shortage of used Schott crosszips for sale, that's for sure.

You'd think, but it's been real dry the past couple of weeks. The first 3 weeks I saw a ton, but I wanted a cafe racer. Now when I have the itch and want a double rider, everything is overpriced, and with tears, loose seams, mold, or broken zippers. I'll stop derailing this thread now. Thanks guys, really an awesome community

 

[handymike]

Hey, I appreciate the detailed response Clay! You're right, I'm looking for a schott cross zip, either a 113/118/618 or any similar model. I'm 50-50 on the belt. I'd prefer a cloth liner, but I could settle for a quilted liner too. I began my search in the past month, a user here (Hh121) sold me a great 641 Cafe in steerhide, and now I want a cross zip. I haven't seen a nice example at a decent price in the last week or so, but I have patience. Especially since it's starting to get warm. But personally, I'm using this quarantine to wear my jacket at work all day and break it in before I can wear it outside
If any user here wants to part with a 42 Perfecto(roughly 22"+- p2P and 19"+ shoulders) let me know I guess. This hobby is addictive

How about this Dur-O-Jac by Schott
https://www.ebay.com/itm/383397394439


or this one:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-SCHOTT...ycle-Jacket-Fleece-Liner-Size-42/352973125159

Like new with zip out liner.

 

[TonySimprano]

How about this Dur-O-Jac by Schott
https://www.ebay.com/itm/383397394439
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I've been eyeing this one, and one like it for a while. Schott themselves say the leather is not quite as good as their regular line. If the lounge disagrees, I'll probably think about it, otherwise if it's an inferior grade of leather, I'll always be aware of it so long as I own it

 

[handymike]

The cut, fit, and style of the jacket trump the leather in many cases. I have had many different leathers. Shinki, Horween, Thedi Horsehide, etc. My favorite is steerhide from the 60s. Lots of character and not too heavy. Had it on my old Schott, a Hercules, Fidelity, and now my beloved Kehoe.

 

[Rosecitymike]

Anybody else see this bad boy?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-SC...:iukAAOSwNHZesGnp:sc:USPSPriority!97303!US!-1

 

[skybert]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-Black-Leather-Natel-Moto-Cafe-Racer-leather-Jacket-Sz-42-L-Rare/143199389008?hash=item2157594550:g:q4sAAOSwLEVbhevK

Natal/Natel...cafe racer, but it looks like an armor out of Bladerunner. Has zipper vents in the front and back. $349 BIN with offer option

 

[JMax]

Not a Brooks you see often

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133239095747

 

[JMax]

Branded B3

https://www.ebay.com/itm/233540329078