How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[tmitchell59]

Coming in the mail. Very nice condition 50s Hercules Horsehide motorcycle jacket. Probably a Buy and Fly. Maybe a size 40/42.
I owned one in size 46 that was a very nice jacket, sold to a member here.

Super Clean label

Unusually Clean interior

 

[Monitor]

@tmitchell59 , how old would you say is my Sears? 70's?

 

[red devil]

My wife is asking for a leather jacket, but I’m stumped...
She wants more “punk” than vintage, and “not like those heavy ones” I have...

The Thedi perfecto worked out well as a gift for me

Edit: That one

 

[regius]

Just pulled the trigger, on a BK archive line D pocket. Chose the red rayon lining. Standard size 46


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[steve u]

regius,
What were the measurements on a standard 46?
steve

 

[regius]

I’ll I know is the sleeves are 26”.


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[steve u]

Thanks,
I can't wait to see how your jacket turns out.
steve

 

[nick123]

Holy cow. Just won a Buzz G-1 for less than $500.

 

[Hh121]

My Schott Legendary USA D pocket is coming today, I might sell it right away due to it's light weight, DM me if you are interested.

 

[jonbuilder]

I have three coming been exercising my trigger finger.
Buco gray sort jacket horsehide. I already have one in steer I will be selling
Langlitz Green Lable horsehide Cascade. I have a heavy 70s Cascade I will also be selling
Aero Sunburst tumbled horsehide the price was right

 

[Killick]

I'm working with Carrie & Wade right now on an Aero Board Racer. Should be an interesting look!

 

[ton312]

Another Taylor’s. These leather tag versions are really underrated. Hide is just like colored Bates. Stiff and thick.

 

[tmitchell59]

@tmitchell59 , how old would you say is my Sears? 70's?

With that label I would say 1960s probably early sixties for this one. That's about the transition time from Hercules to Oakbrook label. The Oakbrook label change changed through the years. I don't think there's any difference between the 50 jackets and the 60 jackets other than horsehide and steerhide

 

[Robbone]

I've got this one coming from Canada.
View attachment 67399 Right now it's stuck between the moon and New York City. Literally hasn't moved from the NYC PO since the 7th. Weather probably a factor there?
If this weather keeps up it probably won't see any wear until next year. Temps are heading up into the 60's at the end of the week. It's totally bizarre and frankly disappointing. This is Chicago, the weather is supposed to be miserable for a good 6 more weeks, then it should be mildly shitty until June. Then. Just hot.

Hi completely irrelevant but how do you post pictures?

 

[ton312]

Hi completely irrelevant but how do you post pictures?

Use the upload a file option in your post. File size must be under 1MB

 

[Monitor]

Holy... Wow, had no idea it could be that old! 70's would've been my best guess and at the earliest at that. Wanted to make it a beater but can't now. Lol now you gonna tell me it's horsehide too. But either way, leather is so nice on these, though, I noticed that right away. Just amazing.
Really lovel jacket in any case. Thanks a lot for the info, Terry!

 

[tmitchell59]

Holy... Wow, had no idea it could be that old! 70's would've been my best guess and at the earliest at that. Wanted to make it a beater but can't now. Lol now you gonna tell me it's horsehide too. But either way, leather is so nice on these, though, I noticed that right away. Just amazing.
Really lovel jacket in any case. Thanks a lot for the info, Terry!

I have owned several other styles of Oakbrook jackets, I have not owned this early Oakbrook in this style. Identical to the Hercules labeled jackets. The Hercules were available in Horsehide or Steer. I think they dropped the leather tag on the Oakbrook labeled. They are Steerhide. I've seen some great ones with beautiful original fur collars. They can be quite a bargain.

 

[tmitchell59]

Here is a new Police jacket hopefully coming my way.

This Fellow arrived today and is on my back. Impressive. More on him to come

This Black Beauty is on it's way. Be here by Friday! I'm happy! and I'm Broke. Planning a Winter purge, no room at the Inn.

I've been good and so Santa sees that!

 

[ton312]

This Fellow arrived today and is on my back. Impressive. More on him to come

This Black Beauty is on it's way. Be here by Friday! I'm happy! and I'm Broke. Planning a Winter purge, no room at the Inn.

I've been good and so Santa sees that!

Winter purge eh? I’m listening.

 

[Bamaboots]

Another Taylor’s. These leather tag versions are really underrated. Hide is just like colored Bates. Stiff and thick.

Tony, I'm sure you know that's David Patton, the owner in that early catalog image. I moved to Tullahoma in 1978, not long after Patton bought the Co. I met him through a mutual friend and visited the shop a number of times while jackets were being produced there. Later on I got into a profession where Taylors was often used. I don't know jackets the way you guys do but I like their early stuff.