FS: Aero Highwayman (Connelly Steerhide, Black) sz. 46

[Monitor]

⚜ Aero Highwayman, made from black Connelly Steerhide, in a size 46. ⚜

⚜ €450 + shipping (from the EU). IBAN/PP(FF). ⚜

⚜ Textbook example of an old-school Highwayman... ⚜
► Leather: Connelly Steerhide - Black
► Lining: Heavy Royal Stewart Tartan
► Hardware: Talon
► Storm cuffs: Yes
► Inside Pocket: None

⚜ Displaying insane grain, this particular Connelly is slightly lighter than the regular CXL and certainly more pliable although the jacket cannot be considered soft by any definition. Very hard wearing, working leather. ⚜

⚜ Very good condition with no faults of any kind or sort. Superficial fading of the finish around the edges & seams, showing brown undercoat is the only thing I can find worth pointing out.
Lining is perfect. Clean, odorless. ⚜

⚜ Size 46 and the measurements are... ⚜

• Chest: 25.5" / 65 cm
• Shoulder width: 20.5" / 52 cm
• Waist width (adjustable): 20.5-ish" / 52-ish cm
• Sleeve length: 24.5" / 62 cm
• Back length: 25" / 63 cm

⚜ Questions? Ask. You can DM me on IG: @mawnitor ⚜

⚜ Thank you for your time and on to the photos... ⚜

 

[blm14]

how tall are you? These measurements are perfect for me except it is too short

 

[Biff42]

That grain is amazing.

 

[Guppy]

It is REALLY too bad Aero doesn't still use Connolly steerhide.

 

[Monitor]

how tall are you? These measurements are perfect for me except it is too short

The HWM is supposed to be a shorter jacket and this one measures as close to the OTR standard (of a time) as I had ever seen. At 25" back, it is, perhaps, even longer.

That grain is amazing.

Absolutely! Can't get no grainier than this.

It is REALLY too bad Aero doesn't still use Connolly steerhide.

Agreed. And since dropping, Aero really had no business calling their jackets "best and toughest leather jackets on the planet" as Connelly indeed is (was) the toughest leather they have ever worked with. This jacket is possibly close to 50 years old and look at it. . .

 

[Will Zach]

Whoah. Someone should jump on this with both feet. A fairly priced, super rare, grainy Aero HWM in Connelly hide. Rose smell comes gratis. With recent price increases for vastly inferior hides, this is a N O B R A I N E R.

 

[Kunja]

Wish this were a 42 or 44!

 

[Monitor]

Rose smell comes gratis.

Sadly, rose smell is all gone. But! I can run over to the local luxury perfumery and put them samples to good use.

 

[Bewear88]

Wish this were a 42 or 44!

I have a 44 if you are interested.

 

[RDS]

Wish this were a 42 or 44!’

You’ve probably already done so but it’s always worth checking out the various measurements rather than taking too much notice of the size on the tag.
I’ve had a couple of early Aero Connolly jackets which were tagged as 44 and 46, however their dimensions were much the same as more recent Aero Leather jackets which were sized 42 and 44.

 

[Monitor]

Absolutely correct. Size tag is a holy scripture to me but not with the Highwayman. This jacket fits me exactly the same as a size 40, 42 and 44. It might have been roomier for all I know but with such a boxy pattern, it certainly didn't show.

 

[Monitor]

The jacket is sold and it's going back home.