Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Erik V Larsen]

I’m guessing the suit was made in the U.K. In the 60’s by Rivetts of Leytonstone. Here’s a thread from TFL from a while ago where the ownership of the Highwayman label was being discussed.
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/how-did-aero-get-the-highwayman-name-from-Lewis-leathers.77274/

I found one other example on eBay and that seller also listed the maker as Lewis. Thank for your time. I believe I will try to sell the set on eBay. Best wishes.

 

[Erik V Larsen]

My 5' 11" 170 lb nephew modeling the leathers. If anyone has any ideas where I might sell them other than on eBay, please drop me a line here. Thanks again for your time.

 

[robrinay]

I found one other example on eBay and that seller also listed the maker as Lewis. Thank for your time. I believe I will try to sell the set on eBay. Best wishes.

My 5' 11" 170 lb nephew modeling the leathers. If anyone has any ideas where I might selling them other than on eBay, like a vintage leather specialist dealer, please drop me a line here. Thanks again for your time.

Here’s a Rivetts suit currently on sale on eBay - not On the Highwayman label and not the same style but perhaps the same hide?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274026121683

 

[jonbuilder]

How?
850Eur is around $1000, which is more than fair for a pristine Long size LW with Crown zippers. (long sizing is a 25% upcharge, Main crown is $250, there might be an upcharge for the secondary zippers as well)
That's a $2250 jacket ordered straight from LW before you even factor in shipping and import taxes, altogether i would expect to pay a total of $2500-2600 to get a new one to my door in the EU.
If this was my size i would bid on this one without hesitation.

I missed the crown and if one requires a long sizing I do agree with you

 

[jonbuilder]

My 5' 11" 170 lb nephew modeling the leathers. If anyone has any ideas where I might sell them other than on eBay, please drop me a line here. Thanks again for your time.

Why not here on the TFL classifies?

 

[Erik V Larsen]

I missed the crown and if one requires a long sizing I do agree with you

Hello, is this the right thread? I am not aware of the context of this message.
Cheers!

 

[Jumper]

Cooper-made US Wings G-1 in goat, 40 Long. $100 + shipping w/ Offer.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Leather-G-...oper-Goatskin-with-Mouton-Collar/283991170041

 

[JMax]

Herc. Great price.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/324284819408

 

[Monitor]

Had no clue Vanson has an Outlet. Awesome Chopper listed, made from the heaviest hide available (@Hh121!), 600 USD.

 

[Mrfrown]

Had no clue Vanson has an Outlet. Awesome Chopper listed, made from the heaviest hide available (@Hh121!), 600 USD.

I checked out the offerings last night.

They had a pretty cool tan suede trucker with contrast collar for just $150 that already got snapped up.

 

[JMax]

I checked out the offerings last night.

They had a pretty cool tan suede trucker with contrast collar for just $150 that already got snapped up.

Vanson’s two trucker styles are great. If you can snatch one up definitely do it. Maverick & Cheyenne is what they go by.

 

[Mrfrown]

Vanson’s two trucker styles are great. If you can snatch one up definitely do it. Maverick & Cheyenne is what they go by.

I almost gave it a shot at $150 but the body also had an extra 2 inches making it likely too slim AND too long so I decided to pass.

 

[JMax]

I almost gave it a shot at $150 but the body also had an extra 2 inches making it likely too slim AND too long so I decided to pass.

These typically run a bit smaller, at least the Cheyenne does, than most other Vanson. But that is by design. Added length, etc., distorts the pattern for most folks imo. I wear 42 in most Vanson and my Cheyenne is 42.

 

[Hh121]

Had no clue Vanson has an Outlet. Awesome Chopper listed, made from the heaviest hide available (@Hh121!), 600 USD.

I emailed them this morning, most likely will not get back to me.

 

[Mrfrown]

These typically run a bit smaller, at least the Cheyenne does, than most other Vanson. But that is by design. Added length, etc., distorts the pattern for most folks imo. I wear 42 in most Vanson and my Cheyenne is 42.

Sounds like I avoided a trap then. Thanks for easing my conscience

 

[JMax]

Sounds like I avoided a trap then. Thanks for easing my conscience

I have an IH vest with the extended length. Hardly wear it, too long. And the proportions look off. I keep it because I “ need” a black trucker vest. My blue IH vest is the same size but without the added length IH adds to some of their offerings. It’s awesome. I think you made the right choice, even at $150, which is ridiculously nice.

 

[tmitchell59]

Horsehide-

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ho...796694?hash=item48eca3b3d6:g:i7cAAOSwKyxfUx1V

from seller:
Armpit to armpit is 19-19.5 inches
Top of shoulder to top of shoulder is 18 inches across
Sleeve length from top of shoulder is 24-25 inches
Top of jacket from the base of the neckline to bottom of jacket is 23.5 inches

 

[Jin431]

This might just fit me. I'm not at all informed about vintage jackets but would this be good for the price?

 

[JMax]

Cool HH NY police jacket

https://www.ebay.com/itm/164369828409

 

[Mrfrown]

Brown vintage Kehoe BIN $143 with offer option.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/164330297908

What looks like possibly a slim 38 or a 36 according to sellers measurements.

Armpit to armpit 18.5in
Shoulder to cuff 25in
Bottom to collar 24.5in
Shoulder to shoulder 17in

He also provided this pic of the chest measurement