Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Claybertrand]

Aero Steerhide Barnstormer Size 40 $247 BIN (in UK)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/154542058952?hash=item23fb6cadc8:g:VqEAAOSwYPJgqqZy

FYI---I believe the Thunder Bay labels from Aero during this time were the early version of the Trainee Made Jackets. You will see them from time to time and they generally are much cheaper than the jacket would be in a Non Trainee model. Others with more Aero experience can better clarify this.

 

[Wildhorses]

Isn't that a good old connolly HWMN ? In a medium size ?
VINTAGE AERO LEATHER CO HIGHWAYMAN JACKET SIZE 42 (UK M) | eBay

 

[alish]

Isn't that a good old connolly HWMN ? In a medium size ?
VINTAGE AERO LEATHER CO HIGHWAYMAN JACKET SIZE 42 (UK M) | eBay

Nice!!! Just wish it was my size :-( But WAY more guys that'll be psyched on it being a 42!

 

[Wildhorses]

Nice!!! Just wish it was my size :-( But WAY more guys that'll be psyched on it being a 42!

As always, don't just read the size tag, but ask the measurements. This is an older 42, it fits smaller.

 

[alish]

As always, don't just read the size tag, but ask the measurements. This is an older 42, it fits smaller.

Thanks! Yes, I did read the measurements. I'm looking for 19-19.5" P2P, 16-17" shoulders - I'm skinny . This one is 22" P2P and 19" shoulders. Thanks though Wildhorses!!

Being skinny does have it advantages though. I'm sure it helped in scoring this rare 30s HH recently. Have to figure it would have been grabbed immediately if it was 22" P2P. In reality it's too old and too rare to really wear much though; thus my drooling over the Aero! Which to me is just old enough to have that look, but still with plenty of life to it And amazing leather from what everyone says (I've not had the pleasure yet!).

Freshly conditioned (a day before these pics) with a blend of Skidmore's leather cream and petroleum jelly. Slowly rehydrating it...

 

[Wildhorses]

Thanks! Yes, I did read the measurements. I'm looking for 19-19.5" P2P, 16-17" shoulders - I'm skinny . This one is 22" P2P and 19" shoulders. Thanks though Wildhorses!!

Being skinny does have it advantages though. I'm sure it helped in scoring this rare 30s HH recently. Have to figure it would have been grabbed immediately if it was 22" P2P. In reality it's too old and too rare to really wear much though; thus my drooling over the Aero! Which to me is just old enough to have that look, but still with plenty of life to it And amazing leather from what everyone says (I've not had the pleasure yet!).

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Freshly conditioned (a day before these pics) with a blend of Skidmore's leather cream and petroleum jelly. Slowly rehydrating it...

I thought someone was looking for a connolly in medium size. You will have to find an old 38, maybe 36.

Many are looking for bigger sizes, and a lot of vintage jackets for sale are small.

This HB is nice, the sleeves/sides buckles remind me of a Top Notch jacket. Maybe Terry could identify this one.
Not an everyday wear of course for an older jacket like this.

 

[jonbuilder]

Nice!!! Just wish it was my size :-( But WAY more guys that'll be psyched on it being a 42!

Looks like Connoly to me

 

[ton312]

I had to take 5 minutes, look in the mirror, deep breaths and slowly repeat “You don’t need this”. Great deal on a Californian, needs work. Depending on how you approach the liner repair (I’d send to Dena for brown nylon quilt, corduroy trim looks good) you could get out around $400 all tidied up:
Give this a coat of Urad and a diamond will emerge.
https://etsy.me/3BBAJ6s

 

[Al 916]

Isn't that a good old connolly HWMN ? In a medium size ?
VINTAGE AERO LEATHER CO HIGHWAYMAN JACKET SIZE 42 (UK M) | eBay

It is pretty much my size. and I think I could live with the Suzuki zip pull.

I have been looking at this one, how would you reform the the waist band? (@Monitor, you did suggest this was not too hard to do I think?)

Thanks

 

[Al 916]

I thought someone was looking for a connolly in medium size. You will have to find an old 38, maybe 36.

Many are looking for bigger sizes, and a lot of vintage jackets for sale are small.

This HB is nice, the sleeves/sides buckles remind me of a Top Notch jacket. Maybe Terry could identify this one.
Not an everyday wear of course for an older jacket like this.

Yep that's me (thank you).

I have been watching this, and now chatting with the seller.

Thank you for the thought

 

[JMax]

I had to take 5 minutes, look in the mirror, deep breaths and slowly repeat “You don’t need this”. Great deal on a Californian, needs work. Depending on how you approach the liner repair (I’d send to Dena for brown nylon quilt, corduroy trim looks good) you could get out around $400 all tidied up:
Give this a coat of Urad and a diamond will emerge.
https://etsy.me/3BBAJ6s
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Refreshing to see someone consider the repairs that needs to be done and ask a very fair price. The leather looks great.

 

[alish]

I thought someone was looking for a connolly in medium size. You will have to find an old 38, maybe 36.

Many are looking for bigger sizes, and a lot of vintage jackets for sale are small.

This HB is nice, the sleeves/sides buckles remind me of a Top Notch jacket. Maybe Terry could identify this one.
Not an everyday wear of course for an older jacket like this.

Thanks for the info that it reminds you of a Top Notch. I'm hoping someone might be able to ID it at some point. Terry thinks it might have been made in California / US west, but doesn't know maker. The closest anyone has has come is the Raglan sleeve jacket in Tanaka's book from the 30s, but so far there hasn't been any more info on that jacket either. Thanks again!!

 

[Al 916]

Dirt, or natural wear highlights? (which tone is original......)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234070300669

Either way Not buying from this seller I think

 

[Will Zach]

^^
A massive hole in shoulder, beware.

 

[Al 916]

^^
A massive hole in shoulder, beware.

'massive' is a subjective....but yes I saw (and thank you).
Even with that it is a rather good price (for a very worn in look).

It's like the vase and profile silhouette graphic, is it a low light (dirt) or a high Light (wear in)

 

[Coriu]

Ship John X Langlitz Large Horween Essex for the big spenders
https://www.ebay.com/itm/294294837183?hash=item448556d7bf:g:-IUAAOSwuMFg~FGc

 

[tmitchell59]

This HB is nice, the sleeves/sides buckles remind me of a Top Notch jacket. Maybe Terry could identify this one.

reminds you of a Top Notch. I'm hoping someone might be able to ID it at some point. Terry thinks it might have been made in California / US west

Does not look like a Ralphs-Pugh jacket, at least that I have documented. @handymike mentioned H&L Block which seems to me more likely. I have an achieve of Block and not seen this jacket or design, but they were a significant maker in the 30s. II have looked through a couple of references, but not found anything quite like it. I have yet to look in the Tanaka books. I'm reaching for them now.

I think every cool jacket variant was made in California!

 

[alish]

GDM Mastercut; no bids with 4 hours to go; P2P 24"; starting at $139 plus shipping from Bulgaria. ebay link here

 

[alish]

Distressed without being trashed Oakbrook with good lining; P2P 21"; $300 or offer
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255030610736?hash=item3b61024b30:g:N7YAAOSw4Xhg11DX&LH_ItemCondition=4|10

 

[58panheadfan]

https://www.marrkt.com/collections/leather-jackets/products/the-michigan