Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Al 916]

Not quite sure why I (sort of) like this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/18505226...rentrq:ef6a58de17b0a764ad8ea366fffcff9a|iid:1

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

whoa boy.

VTG 40s 1950s STAR Horsehide Leather WILD ONE Perfecto Style Cycle Jacket | eBay

 

[Will Zach]

^^
Whoa is right...Crown zips throughout, too. Size Large!

 

[Will Zach]

Nice looking Bates with impressive collar, ending in a couple hours, still pretty cheap.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/274940557510?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=20160908105057&meid=e4b2945ecd8342bca6fcc976099f8070&pid=100675&rk=1&rkt=15&sd=274940557510&itm=274940557510&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&brand=Bates&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:cdcc860d-1709-11ec-ad28-526b74282167|parentrq:ef677b4117b0aaecddac6bf4fffd4a90|iid:1

The description from the seller sound like from someone from TFL, lol:

"Vintage Bates Leather Jacket like new! It's been in my closet for over 25 years, I think I wore it once. "

 

[Monitor]

whoa boy.

VTG 40s 1950s STAR Horsehide Leather WILD ONE Perfecto Style Cycle Jacket | eBay

21" back though, in all probability. With an "extended" kidney panel, I fear to imagine how long the jacket is at the front.

 

[JMax]

21" back though, in all probability. With an "extended" kidney panel, I fear to imagine how long the jacket is at the front.

Yes, too short. You guys should forgettaboutit.

 

[AeroFan_07]

whoa boy.

VTG 40s 1950s STAR Horsehide Leather WILD ONE Perfecto Style Cycle Jacket | eBay

That is something else!

But it will be a high wasited/high water jacket for sure...

 

[photo2u]

Yes, too short. You guys should forgettaboutit.

I think is the angle's perspective. This appears as an older style jacket from Cal. Many improvements in the important areas were later adopted. The zips look so very cool. I love that finish on the crowns.

 

[photo2u]

That is something else!

But it will be a high wasited/high water jacket for sure...

I think you're talking about me... LOL. When I ride, this jacket

 

[JMax]

I think is the angle's perspective. This appears as an older style jacket from Cal. Many improvements in the important areas were later adopted. The zips look so very cool. I love that finish on the crowns.

What are the improvements that were adopted as SG became Cal?

 

[Claybertrand]

whoa boy.

VTG 40s 1950s STAR Horsehide Leather WILD ONE Perfecto Style Cycle Jacket | eBay

The current bid ($450) wouldn't even cover the cost of those glorious zippers in today's market..............

 

[photo2u]

Look at the sleeves. Single and simpler to produce. Improvement: double seam with nice leather stitching better end sleeve profile, left upper pocket addition, the improvement version of their snaps locations. The neck gaiter was incorporated in a much better location in my view. Also, the spacing for the belt loops were given a wider separation. For me, I will customize my favorite cal cross zip by adding brass rivets to hold the loops better.

The current bid ($450) wouldn't even cover the cost of those glorious zippers in today's market..............

Yes, too short. You guys should forgettaboutit.

Come on. You really think so? I have many of the #10 in the gray and also in the brownish finish. The gold color often used for the civilian jackets. In true honesty, I find the older Talons just as good. Having using both, I like the talon better. I think marketing and not real field use have influenced some users.

 

[JMax]

Yes. Everyone should forget this jacket. No one should want to own it. It stinks. Find a Cal. I’ll watch it on eBay and make sure no one makes a mistake. If it takes my buying it to make sure you guys are good, I’ll take one for the team.

 

[photo2u]

I will be a good sport. If any member of this forum buys this jacket, I will donate some nice zipper's tape to repair the broken ones in the sleeves. Remember this were tools for riders. If you ride and are under 5'8 this will work great! Has anyone asked the seller for the basic measurements? Good luck!

 

[alish]

Just a bit too big for me or I'd be all over this. Golden Bear -

Looks to be in good overall condition; good lining and knits. A little cleaning and conditioning, and I bet this will make someone very happy! P2P 21", shoulders 18", sleeve 25", back 24". $50 + shipping.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/304105791340?hash=item46ce1e1f6c:g:t94AAOSwIO5g7fgl

 

[Coriu]

Y2 Half belt Size 40 $400BIN Free shipping from Japan
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1749358733...pL9kV2VPxCiq4g%3D%3D|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2047675

 

[alish]

Hercules. Starting bid $50.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/114990932865?hash=item1ac5fe6381:g:WZMAAOSweodhQUW~

 

[JurassicUtility]

Y2 Half belt Size 40 $400BIN Free shipping from Japan
https://www.ebay.com/itm/174935873378?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=1110006&algo=HOMESPLICE.SIM&ao=1&asc=234204&meid=7c8be032d7dc4920958d15710b6670c9&pid=101195&rk=2&rkt=12&sd=124904562565&itm=174935873378&pmt=1&noa=0&pg=2047675&algv=SimplAMLv9PairwiseWithPLXWebKnnNlpV3Recall&brand=Y&_trksid=p2047675.c101195.m1851&amdata=cksum:1749358733787c8be032d7dc4920958d15710b6670c9|enc:AQAGAAACEK%2F2gmwxTxiVwFs0VZEf19grtd26bA7Cik063lrKkYZlCC7cZ37B2ReG4hHNKH6sI7OI4A8Dqwg%2BjLxdPX0FqMUagVaaP3ROu4KgnC%2BKoe7QlvIzQZTAt2nSJ9vvn%2BbGY8iCcoIBl%2BErQMjsE0XXNQ%2FE83RTmJqZafIveGLxFr4XexdBKig%2Foqv2c0Z8tLCoqGkExsVp7RkHCUZYxicroaTRHNbI66ndFZG0KHQpCPZ9mI7pCAz8rVzHhRV2HHO3TsSgpjjzWFddF%2FtUZSYAReKxwHCfxK2%2FLe%2FqywRhtcgifbaniD4zoAp%2BcQlHxAHTeeEbRptkbhQGFs7O77XU9GYhPLXB4iZxeSdHoT9Gaj6lT6DokHrfJG0Fi9bZWXWdExCCJ0pw0fwvv3T6uNhwyi1%2Ba%2FpUZ1IsO%2FY6r9iJlXjwUDHNYVAbae7ylag4KUi2RwoOQpx9Sd%2BQli%2B3f9%2FvynP1i4OB%2FUGlFB2zfYA4gW7Mo9ohzLo9yIWx4oY%2FtU9GwhB7JlGPaMlRzAHmx%2Fql%2FdnxEb9WWkL5Jm3kEDJJJihWGM9xXQ%2B3FW0vm%2FM0MOiAmF8PWg1Eate1jYBEgSrGUjGYHO0OohZN0hrgNSI2MWvCmGygUJ6%2BZ91KJuGsuqn5mQmnpS0J947iPe9Powj5OUBWKHWBHtDJlcGyzgyx4EDPgbWH3O2QpL9kV2VPxCiq4g%3D%3D|ampidL_CLK|clp:2047675

Nice! This was the one I was going to share a week or so ago. Amazing looking leather and color - really slick looking jacket. It disappeared from ebay for a while, and I haven't spotted it on the obvious Japan proxy sites.

 

[Monitor]

Nice trucker jacket.

https://www.grailed.com/listings/24...-sisley-vintage-leather-trucker-jacket-2045ac

 

[jonbuilder]

whoa boy.

VTG 40s 1950s STAR Horsehide Leather WILD ONE Perfecto Style Cycle Jacket | eBay

@JMax These are heavy Horsehide the fit will be more constricting than the measurements suggest but one badass jacket