Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[marker2037]

Vanson Gambler 42

Too small in the waist for me, but @Marc mndt and @Carlos840

https://www.ebay.com/itm/184863975598?hash=item2b0ac068ae:g:n00AAOSwtpFgtRjq

 

[Carlos840]

Vanson Gambler 42

Too small in the waist for me, but @Marc mndt and @Carlos840

https://www.ebay.com/itm/184863975598?hash=item2b0ac068ae:g:n00AAOSwtpFgtRjq

View attachment 339088

Thanks, but unfortunately 18.5" is too small for me. 19.5" is the smallest i can deal with.

 

[Marc mndt]

Vanson Gambler 42

Too small in the waist for me, but @Marc mndt and @Carlos840

https://www.ebay.com/itm/184863975598?hash=item2b0ac068ae:g:n00AAOSwtpFgtRjq

View attachment 339088

I've considered it, the bottom hem width might work but the ptp of 20.75 is a definite deal breaker for me.

 

[Pandemic]

I've considered it, the bottom hem width might work but the ptp of 20.75 is a definite deal breaker for me.

EDIT: Duh, I just scrolled through to the seller's measurement pics.

Where did you see that p2p? As I read it, he only had the waist taken in and not the chest. Thurston list it as:

Size 42
Back length--25.5 inches
Sleeve length--26 inches
Pit-to-pit--22 inches
Shoulder--18.5 inches
Waist--20.25 inches

I hope I am wrong though - 20.75 would work for me

 

[jacketjunkie]

EDIT: Duh, I just scrolled through to the seller's measurement pics.

Where did you see that p2p? As I read it, he only had the waist taken in and not the chest. Thurston list it as:

Size 42
Back length--25.5 inches
Sleeve length--26 inches
Pit-to-pit--22 inches
Shoulder--18.5 inches
Waist--20.25 inches

I hope I am wrong though - 20.75 would work for me

There's a picture with measuring tape on it, I think. Not sure if 20.75" but certainly looks considerably less than 22".

 

[marker2037]

EDIT: Duh, I just scrolled through to the seller's measurement pics.

Where did you see that p2p? As I read it, he only had the waist taken in and not the chest. Thurston list it as:

Size 42
Back length--25.5 inches
Sleeve length--26 inches
Pit-to-pit--22 inches
Shoulder--18.5 inches
Waist--20.25 inches

I hope I am wrong though - 20.75 would work for me

I do think there is likely some material there to get flatter for a better chest measurement. I doubt it's really that small.

 

[Monitor]

That removable collar is pretty wild!
It's like a pimped up version of a Lewis Corsaire.

No clue what the purpose of that might be but I kinda like it. It's neat. The entire jacket is beautiful!

 

[nattevagten]

Last I heard, Aero still makes their leather trousers but you have to inquire by mail. Apparently, they only make them for returning customers who already bought a pair and got their sizing right. It's the reason why they canned them from the site as they had too many returns from people who can't figure out their sizing.

There's Vanson of course and I know for a fact that Schott makes a super high quality pair so you're safe with either. Bates as well.
You should also look into acquiring older Levi's black leather jeans which are held in high regard and are somewhat of a grail when it comes to leather pants, too. GAP used to make a pair and they go cheap.

If you have money to spare, there's Langlitz and Real McCoy but IMO you won't be getting your moneys worth with those. Great products but they cost too much. Won't get you nothing more that any ol' Schott doesn't deliver, except of course if you go for the whole BLUF thing which makes Langlitz your only option but that's another story altogether.

My advice; Go vintage / used. There are many fantastic leather pants all over eBay going cheap as it's still a niche market but you can find some amazing stuff with just a little digging. I bought three pairs in the last few months, one nicer than the other.

Thanks for the great advice! Vinted, Grail, etc. it is then.

 

[jonbuilder]

Ralphs Pugh Steer Hide
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124524723682?hash=item1cfe407de2:g:jBEAAOSw8LZf~eVm

 

[jonbuilder]

Californian horsehide jacket CHP sz.42
https://www.ebay.com/itm/183738084938?hash=item2ac7a4ae4a:g:gfIAAOSwS2lcNJFI

 

[jonbuilder]

Vintage Northeaster Flying Togs Horsehide Jacket Original Stud Spot
https://www.ebay.com/itm/164819570986?hash=item266003112a:g:0CsAAOSwH1JgUrB~

 

[Monitor]

Ralphs Pugh Steer Hide
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124524723682?hash=item1cfe407de2:g:jBEAAOSw8LZf~eVm View attachment 339200

This is very nice!

 

[Monitor]

ebay.com/itm/184852453839

 

[Leigh H]

Ralphs Pugh Steer Hide
https://www.ebay.com/itm/124524723682?hash=item1cfe407de2:g:jBEAAOSw8LZf~eVm View attachment 339200

Damn that’s nice! If only it was in my size.

 

[Guppy]

Vanson Enfield, brown horsehide, 38 $625

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VANSON-Hor...-/144062317085?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Odd looking for sure.....

 

[Moontanning]

Langlitz A2, size XL. $200 starting bid and seller accepting offers.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/langlitz-leather-jacket-/265184898440?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

 

[Coriu]

WB Place Long coat for the Ladies Size 42 $99BIN + free shipping
https://www.ebay.com/itm/324654094639?hash=item4b96e4592f:g:t84AAOSwNnZeWqr9

 

[Moontanning]

Bates Jacket and Pants $99 starting bid. Jacket tagged size 42, pants 34/34.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Early-Vint...-/174790318289?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286

 

[skybert]

Natal cafe racer for the big guys. Size 50. @PeterRocco ?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/294211463339?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11021.m43.l3160&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=83463522fb9a46e8b42124285fea1c2a&bu=43986217401&ut=RU&exe=98458&ext=232176&logid=nqt=AAAAAAAEACAEAAAAAAAAAACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIAAAAAAAAAAAABAAAAAAAAAABAAAAAgAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAIAAAAAAAACAAAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQA**&nqc=AAAAAAAEACAEAAAAAAAAAACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIAAAAAAAAAAAABAAAAAAAAAABAAAAAgAAAAAAAAAAAAAQAAAIAAAAAAAACAAAAAAAAAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAQA**&mdbreftime=1622887842889&es=0&ec=1&osub=-1~1&crd=20210605032156&segname=11021&sojTags=ch=ch,bu=bu,ut=ut,nqt=nqt,nqc=nqc,mdbreftime=mdbreftime,es=es,ec=ec,exe=exe,ext=ext,exe=exe,ext=ext,osub=osub,crd=crd,segname=segname,chnl=mkcid