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

[jpk_NJ]

Just been informed that this custom black beauty is finally ready and on the way to me next week.... 42 Vanson Colorado with some minor tweaks

 

[TREEMAN]

I’m back in the Model E game. After selling a couple I realized that I consider it and the A as quintessential Vanson. So another one is on the way.

Need pics as soon as you get it !!

 

[JMax]

Just been informed that this custom black beauty is finally ready and on the way to me next week.... 42 Vanson Colorado with some minor tweaks

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Black beauty is right. Looks awesome.

 

[dwilson]

Just been informed that this custom black beauty is finally ready and on the way to me next week.... 42 Vanson Colorado with some minor tweaks

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Not my personal style but that jacket is undeniably cool looking

 

[dannyk]

Welp; I just accidentally bought a Thurlow deerskin. Doesn’t look that old...70s? I guess I’ll find out should be here by March 6th. How does one accidentally buy a jacket? eBay seller offered 40 dollars off original listing. So I countered with 20 more dollars off that...assuming they would say no. That’s a lot off the original asking. Nope. They accepted instantly. Like literally I countered, closed the app on my phone, went to turn my screen off and got a notification that they accepted. So I guess I’ll be taking some photos and doing a review for you all.

 

[tmitchell59]

I just accidentally bought a Thurlow deerskin

I don't know the jacket you bought, they are quite nice. You may have gotten a deal.

 

[TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead]

I've been on a complete search and destroy mission lately. I'm too bored at home all day.

Got 2 GAP 1990's leather truckers coming. One actually arrived yesterday, I'll post some pics tomorrow. Needed to do a major wash and dry to shrink it down, but the color is worth it. And then I hedged the size and bought a smaller one in a different color. Hoping it's as nice as the first and less work to make it fit.

But what I'm most excited for is a 70s Schott 618 with Talon zips and seems like a different design as it has no underarm gussets like the newer ones. And then, once again, on buyee.jp, put in a low bid on something and ended up winning. Scored a Schott 641xx for $260. Might need a male side zipper replacement, but not bad all things considered. It's a really nice one with wine color lining, brass talon zips, and the real simple old school racer design (2 chest pockets, no hand warmers, etc.).

 

[dannyk]

I don't know the jacket you bought, they are quite nice. You may have gotten a deal.

That was one of my inspirations. I was discussing whether I should make an offer or not with @Monitor and I said “well, Terry has had a couple and seemed to really love them. I trust Terry’s call on these deerskin jackets.” So you 100% we’re playing a role in this.

And I should clarify 60 dollars off asking would not be a lot of money if this jacket was selling for like 800 bucks. But it wasn’t. Original listing was 220. So seller offered down to 180. I ended up all in as including shipping at 160. That’s why I thought they wouldn’t accept at that price. I thought to be fair I was low balling at that price. I really just wanted to see if they were serious and if they could be talked down a little bit. But as I said they insta-accepted my offer haha. So looking forward to getting my hands on it. I’ve owned and handled countless deerskin gloves and boots. Some may remember my uncle makes handmade moccasins and have deerskin models of those as well. But never a jacket. So I’m really excited for my accidental Thurlow to arrive. The measurements are going to be borderline whether they work or not. But I figure worst case scenario I can list it here or eBay for 150 and not feel bad about it.

 

[Downunder G Man]

My latest find today. Made in Australia by "Mars leathers" of Melbourne.
I don't yet know the leather , but it could be Kangaroo as the jacket is old enough. I am hoping so.
Size 44" , bought from the original owner. Press stud , not zippered sleeves , but 2 outside zippered pockets ?
It is so my style , black straight zippered collared jacket. One inside pocket , internal windflap
Do I "need" it ? Rhetorical question that , but I have been looking for this very Mars of Melbourne jacket for years and it came up tonight.
AND the price was just so right...

A couple of years back I found this jacket in both brown and black , from the same seller on Australian Gumtree classifieds ( LIKE Craigslist) but when they arrived they drowned me. A more "stocky" member of my riding crew got both of them from me for 'winter wear".

It has elements of my Eastman Luftwaffe variants , and of my Schott 441PP and others in my collection. If it fits as well as them I'll be "ecstatic" indeed !

 

[Downunder G Man]

More photos of the mars leathers of Melbourne jacket. Seller's photos obviously. The original owner from new.
I have become very used to outside zippered chest pockets , good for the mobile phone and bike keys.
I will adapt to this setup.
I am guessing that this jacket is over 20 years old , and perhaps nearer 30 !

Lining ( VERY similar to my Eastman Luftwaffe indeed !)

Waist adjusters

Sleeve snaps Mars branded

MARS branded main zipper. Quite beefy , looks like a size 12 perhaps ?

Mars style windflap. It will be staying as I am not a "cutter-offer" !

 

[Robbie79]

More photos of the mars leathers of Melbourne jacket. Seller's photos obviously. The original owner from new.
I have become very used to outside zippered chest pockets , good for the mobile phone and bike keys.
I will adapt to this setup.
I am guessing that this jacket is over 20 years old , and perhaps nearer 30 !

Lining ( VERY similar to my Eastman Luftwaffe indeed !)

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Waist adjusters

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Sleeve snaps Mars branded

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MARS branded main zipper. Quite beefy , looks like a size 12 perhaps ?

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Mars style windflap. It will be staying as I am not a "cutter-offer" !

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@Downunder G Man Congratulation. I like your jacket and condition is very good! Could also be goatskin but I could be wrong and it can be Kangaroo which would make more sense as the maker is located in Melbourne.

 

[Downunder G Man]

Yessir , my second "best-guess" would be goat. Let's hope the internal labelling is still legible.

Mars are still going , but have not had this model in their line up for years.

Here is a link to their current website , based still in Melbourne , Victoria , Australia

https://marsleathers.com.au/

 

[handymike]

That’s a great looking jacket @Downunder G Man!
I really like that the flap can be snapped back out of the way.
It’s a classic style that will fit in well with your collection. I’ve got my fingers crossed for Roo.

 

[JMax]

@Downunder G Man I had a Mars Kangaroo. Pictures of it are peppered throughout the site but here is a closeup of the hide:

It had a small label stating it was Kangaroo. I can't recall exactly where in the jacket though, my guess is up by the main label. I miss that jacket and it is one of the very few that I would not hesitate to buy back.

 

[ton312]

Received a nice sample of jerky with lining options for my next build. I was dead set in a bootlegger but with these in hand...just screams slim fit HB. I think I’ll go black jerky w/red iridescent liner. The jerky is actually incredibly tough and I’d say damn near water proof. That water sat there for almost 5 minutes and didn’t budge. It’s vastly different from CXL. Lighter and thinner (not by much) but also feels indestructible. Feels like with some wear it will look authentically vintage.

 

[MrProper]

The status of my order at Aero has changed to "in production". So I hope it will be delivered in 2-3 weeks

 

[ton312]

The status of my order at Aero has changed to "in production". So I hope it will be delivered in 2-3 weeks

That was pretty darn fast! Good to hear!

 

[MrProper]

That was pretty darn fast! Good to hear!

I had placed the order on December 18th. to get a production slot. I then specified the details in January.
Maybe I should always do it this way. If a jacket has been delivered, order a placeholder for the next one just in case lol

 

[JMax]

I broke down like the sap that I am. Saw this more recent Cal (80/90s) that I’ve been looking for to use on the bike, and almost immediately hit BIN. I may have to start selling some stuff.

 

[dannyk]

I broke down like the sap that I am. Saw this more recent Cal (80/90s) that I’ve been looking for to use on the bike, and almost immediately hit BIN. I may have to start selling some stuff.

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Wish we were the same size haha