Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Mr.Sterling]

^^ That's a very nice jacket @Mr. Sterling.

Thank you AeroFan.

 

[attack_decay]

This is a cool one on eBay. Not a deal, but interesting find. Kit karson jacket with full 50s motorcycle gear allegedly found in a service station in Indiana.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1662465803..._Ed7f8DSzW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[Trouser Bark]

Interesting. I've ridden a m/c from the top of the world to the bottom and most of the way around but outside of studded tire riding I've never seen any rider choose mittens over gloves. Odd choice.

 

[photo2u]

I love mittens. Took them from Paris to Almaty. Then some more to Central Asia West and Back to Malaga. Close second are gauntlets. Lately, I have been using German gauntlet hybrid phantons.
I am in the process of making my own deer/horsehide 30's era gauntlet.

Something like this but with armour of course.

 

[Trouser Bark]

You love mittens but plan to make gloves. That sounds similar to the natural progression others have made. (FAR) Less than 1% of riders wear mittens and there's a good reason for it. That reason is that gloves would be better on a motorcycle in nearly nearly 100% of the applications anyone would typically encounter. I'd love gloves too if it were all I had.

I agree w/ you on the gauntlet idea. I have a set of deerskin gauntlet gloves for riding and they are soooo nice. They fit perfectly and are supple. Quick to put on and no wind or rain goes up your sleeve. You can feel the clutch and brake as if they're an extension of your hand but in a get off the pair I have would be akin to stuffing your hand down the sink disposal.

 

[attack_decay]

I would also say that a leather cap is likely to be a lot less effective than a helmet. Early helmets were essentially a leather swim cap. The early protective gear for riding was definitely interesting but I love the craftsmanship that went into some of these designs.

 

[Will Zach]

I am getting some popcorn for this:

Vintage 1930s 40s Block Bilt D Pocket Horsehide Leather Motorcycle Jacket RARE | eBay

<p>NO RESERVE!!!!</p><br /><p>Made in California, USA!</p><br /><p>Vintage 1930s 40s Block Bilt Black Front Quarter Horsehide Motorcycle Jacket.</p><br /><p>This is an amazing ORIGINAL horsehide motorcycle jacket.</p><br /><p>Condition: The jacket has visible distressing including wear spots...

www.ebay.com

 

[Observe]

I am getting some popcorn for this:

Vintage 1930s 40s Block Bilt D Pocket Horsehide Leather Motorcycle Jacket RARE | eBay

<p>NO RESERVE!!!!</p><br /><p>Made in California, USA!</p><br /><p>Vintage 1930s 40s Block Bilt Black Front Quarter Horsehide Motorcycle Jacket.</p><br /><p>This is an amazing ORIGINAL horsehide motorcycle jacket.</p><br /><p>Condition: The jacket has visible distressing including wear spots...

www.ebay.com

Seller is calling it a D pocket, lol.

 

[Marc mndt]

Seller is calling it a D pocket, lol.

...maybe he's calling it a D pocket because it features a D pocket? Lol

 

[jeo]

Rough Wear Herc. No measurements but seller is calling it a medium. Not in good condition but has a low starting bid.

vintage+horse+hide+leather motorcycle+jacket | eBay

Very rare vintage horse hide motorcycle jacket, probably 50’s or 60’s. Lining shows wear and some rips on lining sleeve, zipper works but small tear toward bottom of zipper and must be gentle when zipping or minor repair. Otherwise a super cool find!

www.ebay.com

 

[Will Zach]

...maybe he's calling it a D pocket because it features a D pocket? Lol

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Damn you have a good eye Marc.

 

[jeo]

I am getting some popcorn for this:

Vintage 1930s 40s Block Bilt D Pocket Horsehide Leather Motorcycle Jacket RARE | eBay

<p>NO RESERVE!!!!</p><br /><p>Made in California, USA!</p><br /><p>Vintage 1930s 40s Block Bilt Black Front Quarter Horsehide Motorcycle Jacket.</p><br /><p>This is an amazing ORIGINAL horsehide motorcycle jacket.</p><br /><p>Condition: The jacket has visible distressing including wear spots...

www.ebay.com

Seller sent me a bunch of pics. Condition isn’t that good. That along with the size, I don’t think it’ll go for a lot of money, maybe around $1000 or so. It’s my size and I’d love to own it but I won’t be bidding that high.

 

[Will Zach]

Seller sent me a bunch of pics. Condition isn’t that good. That along with the size, I don’t think it’ll go for a lot of money, maybe around $1000 or so. It’s my size and I’d love to own it but I won’t be bidding that high.

Ebay says this jacket sold for $2,999.00 previously. Could be a fake sale; can't imagine it will go higher than that.

 

[jeo]

Ebay says this jacket sold for $2,999.00 previously. Could be a fake sale; can't imagine it will go higher than that.

Seller had it for sale with that fixed price and an offer option and then he ended it so it looks like it sold, but it didn’t.

 

[Observe]

...maybe he's calling it a D pocket because it features a D pocket? Lol

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I didn't notice the stitching, oops lol. Used to the typical buco j-24 style.

 

[hieu]

Rough Wear Herc. No measurements but seller is calling it a medium. Not in good condition but has a low starting bid.

http://[URL]https://www.ebay.com/it...OP5_jL2StW&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

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Sold while I was asleep I would've loved to get this one to fix up. Such a cool jacket.

 

[KBlake]

Nice vintage HB Size 38 bidding at $50

 

[Guppy]

Aero Type J-106 (or maybe it's a D-pocket Ridley?) size 40, natural CXL, pretty good price considering the recent increases. Just a tad small for me, based on the measurements the seller gave me in messages:

shoulder is 18.5
and waist is 19”
pit to pit 24.5“
body length 24.5"
and arm is 24.5 “.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/296680422462

 

[Marc mndt]

Nice vintage HB Size 38 bidding at $50 View attachment 638816 View attachment 638817

Albert Richard

Do note the weak shoulder panel.

 

[jchance]

Block Bilt 18” p2p

Vintage 1930s 40s Block Bilt D Pocket Horsehide Leather Motorcycle Jacket RARE | eBay

<p>NO RESERVE!!!!</p><br /><p>Made in California, USA!</p><br /><p>Vintage 1930s 40s Block Bilt Black Front Quarter Horsehide Motorcycle Jacket.</p><br /><p>This is an amazing ORIGINAL horsehide motorcycle jacket.</p><br /><p>Condition: The jacket has visible distressing including wear spots...

www.ebay.com