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Help Identifying Cafe Racer with Piping (Reed possibly?)

LucherB78

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Hi TFL! Hoping the experts here can help me out with this - I’ve recently acquired a cafe racer jacket that I think may be a vintage Reed? I’m asking because it didn’t come with a Zip-Out liner and identifying its make and model will help me order a replacement for it (any suggestions on finding one or having one made that will fit alternatively would help too!)

I believe it is a much older model of this jacket: https://reedsportswear.com/collecti...reed-mens-leather-motorcycle-coat-made-in-usa

There are no tags on it other than the Leathercraft Process tag and size on the inside. The zippers are all thick YKK and almost gun-metal in color, same as the top button. There is a side-button that goes over the side-zips. The piping is thick and raised and not just stitching designs. The leather feels just like my Schott 519’s pebbled cowhide but could be worn-in naked cowhide as well. No markings on the buttons, no branding on the zippers.

I called Ross at Reed Sportswear who was super-nice and he says it does look like a version of their 104Z but even he is not sure based on the pictures I sent him.

Thanks everyone - I’m always amazed at how knowledgeable and kind this community is! Hoping I can spread the love one day once I get to fraction of everyone’s level here.
 

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