Good Wear Californian Ventura

[Cooperson]

Up for sale is my GW Ventura in russet brown, vegetable-tanned, aniline finished front quarter horsehide. I can't say enough about the quality of this Japanese hide or the jacket, but sadly it has always been a little bit too snug for me so has hardly been worn.

The tag size is 42" but this is a vintage pattern so actual fit is more like a 38".

Measurements are:

Pit to pit: 21 1/4"
Waist at half belt height: 19"
Waist at the bottom hem: 20 1/4"
Shoulders seam to seam: 19"
Sleeves seam to cuff: 24"
Back: 25"

I am asking £475 plus shipping, which I think is fair price considering the condition of this jacket. A new one for us Brits now costs around £1200 including VAT, shipping and costs, not to mention the 12 to 15 month wait time.

This is one killer jacket that I hope finds a new appreciative owner, if not, I will force myself to keep wearing it

The pics:

 

[stephenc2032]

Hi cooperson,
I'd love to take it off your hands please...please send me a PM as I can't seem to send one, or let m know if you'd like my email address. Kind regards,

Stephen

 

[Cooperson]

Stephenc2032 - It appears you have not made enough posts for us communicate via the Private Message system, if you are genuinly interested in the jacket I would need an email address. Thanks.

 

[stephenc2032]

Hi Cooperson, yes definitely interested. Please email me at stephen.curley@hotmail.co.uk

Kind regards,

Stephen

 

[ButteMT61]

That is a STEAL! Beautiful jacket, lovely hide, and is worth more than 2x that - as well as over a year wait! Good luck on the sale - hope it finds a good home!
And good luck on your replacement.

 

[Cooperson]

SOLD!

Thank you Stephen, hope you love the Ventura as much as I did.

 

[pauleway]

I knew it would sell quick, but at that price, Stephen did get a steal!!!

 

[joeymoey]

Wow you sold that for too cheap IMHO. It looks new. I hope Stephan isnt just going to flip it and make some $ off it/you.

 

[Cooperson]

It's true, you always think you could have got more money when things sell quickly but a jacket with those measurements needs a guy with a very slim frame to wear it, which would have ruled out many people. I'm just glad it went to a home where it will be appreciated, didn't want to go down the messy ebay route. Whether Stephen flips it, is entirely up to him. At the end of the day, I'm happy with the deal, he's happy, job done

 

[Dr H]

Sign of a good deal - both parties happy...

 

[bretron]

Is that the red russet? Love that hide

 

[ButteMT61]

Nice guys, and both happy. That's a good deal. Coop knew he could ask more, but stuck to his offer. Good on him. Now he can start planning and saving for it's replacement.