Freewheelers Mulholland (Spartan Leathers Sportwear Repro)

[Monitor]

You don't need any of your other jackets anymore. This is perfect.

 

[JMax]

Do you have pics of old Spartan Leathers? I have never seen any, would love to see them.

Unfortunately no. They were jackets I have seen on eBay. Inexpensive. Typical perfecto, CHP, biker type knockoffs. Usually claimed by the seller to be “vintage” 90s or so. Likely Water Buffalo hides. That type of gear. Not bad really, but not what folks here gravitate towards.

 

[Marc mndt]

Do you have pics of old Spartan Leathers? I have never seen any, would love to see them.

A couple of them are shown in the Rin Tanaca books.

 

[Carlos840]

A couple of them are shown in the Rin Tanaca books.

My Rin Tanak books are still in the UK...
Do they have the same label as what FW uses? Cause that label is very similar to the Trojan Label.

 

[JMax]

A couple of them are shown in the Rin Tanaca books.

I did not know this. I need to double check the books. The only vintage jackets I recall with warriors on it is Trojan and the one with the medieval knight on the label, Lancers? I can’t recall right now. Out of Phoenix I think. Nice CHPs though.

 

[Blackadder]

I believe I am probably the first person to express interest in the Muholland here many years ago. After all these years and looking at all these proud owners of the Muhollands, I am the one that got left behind.

 

[Jin431]

Congrats on getting your first FW leather @Superfluous! I know you wanted one for a very long time and you couldn't have done better. Fits brilliantly! Kinda makes me wish I didn't sell mine to @Jin431 although he wears it better than I ever did. I'll find one in my size eventually.

@Superfluous has so many grail level jackets and this is definitely up there with his finest fits. @jeo I'm forever grateful and in your care! Thanks again man! Ill bring it to Utah with me and hopefully I can wear it there this weekend

 

[nickv]

That fits you perfectly! Congrats. Looks like a "Holy Grail" jacket to me.

 

[Seank]

I believe I am probably the first person to express interest in the Muholland here many years ago. After all these years and looking at all these proud owners of the Muhollands, I am the one that got left behind.

They still make/sell them

 

[Marc mndt]

My Rin Tanak books are still in the UK...
Do they have the same label as what FW uses? Cause that label is very similar to the Trojan Label.

 

[JMax]

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That's a Trojan. I think we are thinking of the same jacket. It's beautiful right?

The Spartan jackets I have seen were more recent builds. Moto jackets to perfectos to whatever. Bates knockoffs.

 

[Carlos840]

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Yes, that's a trojan, i was wondering about a vintage Spartan...
I have seen modern ones like this:

https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Spartan-Leather-Motorcycle-Jacket-5f51685de97e48417db51d38

But never a vintage Spartan with the label similar to the Trojan you posted.
If you look at the FW label it's basically a Trojan label copy but with Spartan instead of Trojan, is that label already in the Tanak book?

 

[Superfluous]

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The Spartan label created by FW was clearly derived from the Trojan label. The similarities include: (1) a Greek soldier wearing a helmet in the same location on both labels; (2) the Trojan label appears to state "Largest Factory to You in" and the Spartan label states "Highest Factory to You in Calif"; (3) both labels have the name of the city at the bottom, with a solid line following the city name; (4) both labels incorporate "Leather Sportwear" in the name; (5) "Trojan" and "Sparta" both derive from Greek mythology; and (6) both labels are orange against black.

@Carlos840 is clearly right that FW was inspired by the Trojan label, but elected to make a couple of small changes (perhaps for trademark purposes).

 

[red devil]

I have to agreed with @Monitor , this is my favourite of your jackets to date. It is really impressive how this step out of your usual provided such amazing results!

I really am curious to see how you go on from here

 

[Brandrea33]

Belated congratulations @Superfluous! It’s an absolute beauty. I hope you enjoy it