Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[marker2037]

Somebody got a deal on this one:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Himel-Bros...Hide-Great-condition-2-450-RARE-/303815596763

I’m glad I gave up and went to sleep last night when it went over $600 or I might’ve ended up in a bidding war.

LOL another serious reinforcement for the "never buy a Himel jacket new" theory. That's a huge loss for this guy.

 

[marker2037]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-1940s-...517989?hash=item366d54f3e5:g:7O8AAOSwHflfm5~b

Not sure if this is a deal at all, but it sure does look pretty cool.

 

[willyto]

LOL another serious reinforcement for the "never buy a Himel jacket new" theory. That's a huge loss for this guy.

It was waaay too long for me in the sleeves and body or I would have bid.

 

[jonbuilder]

That's Scott, not Schott. Rather deceiving listing for sure. Scott is your standard EU / UK 80's motorcycle jacket quality which is rather good but you can find these and ones like it for like 50 quid or so. Jackets like these were produced by millions here. I'd look only into Hein Gericke, Harro, Dainese, LL of course, Polo (not the Ralph Lauren stuff), Segura and a few other brands. Polo used some of the nicest leather I've seen.

Furygan is a step below the brands I listed above but they're okay.

Thanks for the heads up

 

[jonbuilder]

50s Cal Leather, awesome grain. This one missed my ebay tracker and is currently extremely cheap, but the bidding will definitely go up. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-1950s-...orsehide-Motorcycle-Biker-Jacket/233831592204

I would guess in the 60s the teardrop pocket zips were not available prior to 1960s Yes to being a Cal but no SG

 

[Monitor]

Thanks for the heads up

If you ever decide to get one of these colorful racers let me know, I'll find you a good one. Leather on some of these German ones can be like twice as thick as anything US made, except maybe Natal.

These for example are very well made and incredibly heavy. Just pure quality...
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Polo-Lederj...Jacket-Echtleder-Size-52-L-LJ424/372636276819

 

[jonbuilder]

I like this CF considering it myself
https://www.ebay.com/itm/FURYGAN-80...RCYCLE-BIKER-LEATHER-JACKET-42-L/174561523043

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Does anyone have experience with Furygan jacket quality and or leather? I am considering this jacket for casual wear. I no longer ride. I will be a good fit and I like the look.

 

[jonbuilder]

If you ever decide to get one of these colorful racers let me know, I'll find you a good one. Leather on some of these German ones can be like twice as thick as anything US made, except maybe Natal.

These for example are very well made and incredibly heavy. Just pure quality...
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Polo-Lederj...Jacket-Echtleder-Size-52-L-LJ424/372636276819

I put the Scott up just for fun, but what about the Furygan more subdued but still nice style and color combination. I do not need heavy just quality.

 

[willyto]

Aero Trailrider 38 in UK, 285 GBP starting bid, 1day+ to go with no bids.

Looks like a very nice one, button cuffs, thick black CXL.

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I'll never understand Aero sizing to be honest.

Size 38 and it has a "Pit to pit rear across 58cm" which is close to 23"

 

[jonbuilder]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-1940s-...517989?hash=item366d54f3e5:g:7O8AAOSwHflfm5~b

Not sure if this is a deal at all, but it sure does look pretty cool.

Maybe not steel but this jacket will hold value unlike a new jacket from any of the high jacket makers. I noticed it and have purchased from the seller this month. I would need to make room and add to the fund kitty to purchase it. I believe the seller will consider reasonable offers.

 

[Kubatu]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/227143618927845/

Cal Leather CR, I think? $50. Seller will not ship, but I figured I’d share it anyway since there are some California residents here.

 

[Monitor]

I put the Scott up just for fun, but what about the Furygan more subdued but still nice style and color combination. I do not need heavy just quality.

Like I said, Furygan is okay but not Polo / Hein Gericke / etc. quality. They always used lighter leather, even back in the 70's and the 80's and were a cheaper option but by no means low quality. Kind of half-way there between fashion and motorcycle gear.

I always found Furygan to be extremely similar to Segura, to the point that I think they either came from the same factory or one one switched name for the other. Don't know.

Furygan and Segura are both nice, either way. You can't go wrong with either.

I really wish there's more info on these cool European makers but nobody knows much about them, even though most of these serious riding jackets that were made in Europe were quality beyond any comparison.

 

[Pandemic]

Size 40 Aero Route 66:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aero-Leath...-/124499865676?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

Size 40 Aero Route 66:


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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Aero-Leath...-/124499865676?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

ooh nice. Going to watch this one. I've got the Sheene very similar with the leather and front style. But if I can get it cheap, can compare fits and keep the one that suits me better.

 

[Rgcards]

Ugh I was going to try and get that. Im the same size as the seller

 

[Guppy]

ELMC Windward Black 42 $925

https://www.grailed.com/listings/18...tman-windward-black-motorcycle-jacket-size-42

 

[jonbuilder]

ooh nice. Going to watch this one. I've got the Sheene very similar with the leather and front style. But if I can get it cheap, can compare fits and keep the one that suits me better.

watch the shipping it is $75 to me in CA

 

[jonbuilder]

ELMC Windward Black 42 $925

https://www.grailed.com/listings/18...tman-windward-black-motorcycle-jacket-size-42

this one sold on eBay for less than $450
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/fs-elmc-black-windward-44.101091/

 

[Rgcards]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEVIS-VINT...823907?hash=item2af7f79363:g:bg4AAOSwk8pfuz0~

Probably not classy enough for this audience, and not a deal, but if it was a large I would buy it

 

[Monitor]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/LEVIS-VINT...823907?hash=item2af7f79363:g:bg4AAOSwk8pfuz0~

Probably not classy enough for this audience, and not a deal, but if it was a large I would buy it

Not classy? This looks better (made) than what most other makers overcharge for. Stitching around the collar easily surpasses Japanese level.