For sale: vintage 1950s FQHH car coat

[Gamma68]

Front quarter horsehide car coat, unknown maker. Dates circa 1950s. Approximate size 44. Beautiful graining and patina. Many more photos on the auction page.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/302414929862?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

[Gamma68]

Got no eBay bites so bumping this coat. Now offering here for sale or trade.

Unknown maker, but dates circa 1950s based on the Talon zipper, which I believe is original to this coat. Beautiful reddish-brown color with distinct graining and patina that only comes with time and use. Features two button-flap pockets and two hand warmer pockets. The pockets are cotton-lined. Adjustable cuff straps. Quilted lining in the body and sleeves.

CONDITION: The leather is clean and supple with no flaking. There is one missing button on the right back (pictured). There is one 1/4" hole at a stress point in the upper left chest (pictured) and one 2/16" hole at a stress point located at the hem below the left hand warmer pocket. There is a 1" area of loose stitching at the right arm pit, and a 1" area of loose stitching on the right cuff strap holder. The zipper engages easily and operates smoothly. No lining tears in the body of the coat. There are some minor lining tears near the sleeve cuffs. No foul odors.

All of these issues are minor and commensurate with a vintage piece; they do not impact the overall appearance (which is, to put it frankly, fantastic). This coat is clean and ready to wear.

There is no size tag on this jacket. All measurements taken with the coat zipped and lying flat.
Shoulders (seam to seam): 21"
Chest (pit to pit): 23"
Sleeve from shoulder seam to cuff: 24.5"
Length: 27.5" (from bottom of collar), 29.5" (including collar)

The eBay asking price was $295 + shipping. Make me an offer or let me know what you have to offer in trade.

For trade offers, I'm seeking a clean and wearable horsehide jacket. Measurements that work for me are: shoulders - 18"-19.5", chest - 21"-22", sleeve - 24"

Thanks for your consideration!

 

[AeroFan_07]

This one is sold as per ebay. Looks great, someone has a great new/old jacket!

 

[Gamma68]

No, it is not sold. There were no bidders on this auction (I am the seller).

Looking to sell or trade here. Thanks.

This one is sold as per ebay. Looks great, someone has a great new/old jacket!

 

[Gamma68]

Also seeking a vintage Schott Perfecto (steerhide) if someone would like to trade.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Oops, sorry my bad....if the sleeves were 1.5" longer, I'd shoot an offer your way.

 

[Gamma68]

Oops, sorry my bad....if the sleeves were 1.5" longer, I'd shoot an offer your way.

I've posted photos of the sleeve measurements. The top photo shows how I arrived at 24.5". The bottom photo shows a slightly different measuring method with a length of about 25.25"

 

[Gamma68]

This car coat has been relisted on eBay at a low starting bid.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-195...-car-coat-jacket-brown-approx-44/302430224687

 

[belfastboy]

This car coat has been relisted on eBay at a low starting bid.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-195...-car-coat-jacket-brown-approx-44/302430224687

I have been eyeing this one. it is a great item but hesitant as I need another jacket like.....anyways I am in the bid!!!

 

[Guppy]

If it wasn't for the fact that it's so similar to my brand new Aero Wayfarer that it'd be redundant in my closet, I'd probably have jumped on this one. Good luck with the sale.