Vintage Outerwear: Threads of the Past

[Yamahana]

Cool, perfect jackets. I underestimated the depths of your holding out lol.

Ha, still more hiding in the closet, I’ll try to get some more of em out

 

[Yamahana]

Twin brothers of different mothers, Fidelity Ranger one brown with brass hardware, the other black with nickel

Outside of the Oakbrook D-pocket these Fidelity Rangers are my favorite
MC cross zip. Great leather and build quality. A little longer and roomier fit.

 

[Yamahana]

A pair of Field & Stream by Gordon Ferguson…
1st one with Lenzip and button side tabs, cuff epaulets

The other button up car coat style also cuff epaulets and beautiful pattern to the weave. Really too much coat for AZ desert climate but pretty cool stuff

I believe these are both 50’s era

 

[Yamahana]

Brooks Gold Label halfbelt

The “Steve McQueen”

 

[ZeppyDoo]

Not a cool Leather Jacket but still pretty neat. I believe it’s 1950’s with that conmatic zipper. Very James Dean

 

[hodgeko]

OMG that is the EXACT jacket James Dean wears in Rebel. The McGregor Anti-Freeze. Jealous! Great score. Been looking for one like that.

Not a cool Leather Jacket but still pretty neat. I believe it’s 1950’s with that conmatic zipper. Very James Dean

 

[ZeppyDoo]

OMG that is the EXACT jacket James Dean wears in Rebel. The McGregor Anti-Freeze. Jealous! Great score. Been looking for one like that.

Thanks
Yeah there rarely come up for sale, I want another one so I can continue to let this one sit in my closet and also have on to wear.

OMG that is the EXACT jacket James Dean wears in Rebel. The McGregor Anti-Freeze. Jealous! Great score. Been looking for one like that.

Thanks
Yeah there definitely pretty rare, I’ve seen a few other ones on google images, and some that where on eBay a long time ago for hundreds of dollars.

 

[Marc mndt]

60s Racing Shirts made by Schott.

Beck 666-RS vs Schott 654

Apart from chest pockets, the two are pretty much identical in terms of style, leather and hardware. The Beck features some fancier construction details: French seams on the sleeves and a double row top stitch where the sleeves are attached to the body.

 

[JMax]

60s Racing Shirts made by Schott.

Beck 666-RS vs Schott 654

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Apart from chest pockets, the two are pretty much identical in terms of style, leather and hardware. The Beck features some fancier construction details: French seams on the sleeves and a double row top stitch where the sleeves are attached to the body.

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Awesome write up. I like the comparison photos, etc. Is that the Harley book? Looks informative.

 

[Marc mndt]

Awesome write up. I like the comparison photos, etc. Is that the Harley book? Looks informative.

This is from the Schott book. By Rin Tanaka (just as the Harley book)

 

[Marc mndt]

Can I hang with the big dogs now?

Now I finally understand what the fuzz is about. These are amazing.

Special thanks to @Monitor (there's an interesting story behind getting the Herc which I will tell later) and @JMax

 

[Yamahana]

These two are inbound to Buckeye AZ.

with some help from @JMax in making a positive ID on this 2nd one

 

[JMax]

Wow, I love the GMW but that Wards is cool too. It looks longer than the typical iconic Wards.

 

[ton312]

Teaser of my unlabeled Phillips 66 HH Halfbelt. It’s exceeded expectations and was thrown on my porch in a box that looks like it must’ve held a hand grenade. The jacket is absolutely mint. As good as old jackets get. I owe this thread better pics and details and will oblige when the light is kind. This one is an absolute stunner. Glad I took the gamble.

 

[jonbuilder]

These two are inbound to Buckeye AZ.
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with some help from @JMax in making a positive ID on this 2nd one
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The California Wards looks much like Wards Windward labeled jackets.

Can anyone comment on the relitive dates of the two lables?

 

[JMax]

HD Cycle Campeon—

 

[Yamahana]

Teaser of my unlabeled Phillips 66 HH Halfbelt. It’s exceeded expectations and was thrown on my porch in a box that looks like it must’ve held a hand grenade. The jacket is absolutely mint. As good as old jackets get. I owe this thread better pics and details and will oblige when the light is kind. This one is an absolute stunner. Glad I took the gamble.
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Beautiful one there Ton, I love the looks of this one, simple clean classic black halfbelt. I call dibs if you have to make room in your closet later.

 

[Yamahana]

HD Cycle Campeon—

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Another Awesome vintage HD, yours?

 

[JMax]

It is mine. Same one I posted a few weeks back.

 

[Yamahana]

I remember now, you were looking for replacement spots