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

[barnabus]

The classic Windward, redone by Eastman Leather and Vanson did one similar. Made by Roughwear Clothing. Came in brown too, some with gathered sides some with belted sides, light linings, quilted linings all from the 1940s.

I got this one last night. I've been looking for a Vintage Wool, this is the first of the season. It wasn't cheap. Dated April 1939. Excellent presentation by seller. Short wools are so hard to find, can't pass on one in this condition and size.

Some detective worked needed to read label

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That's a gorgeous looking jacket.

 

[barnabus]

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Schott leather pea coat incoming. Christmas gift for myself. I might wrap it and open on Christmas.

I found one of these on eBay today for £100. I CBA to catch up with the Finds and Deals thread, but it was a 40 if anyone's interested.

 

[barnabus]

We get some decent European military kit here in Spain, bought this, 70s Italian Navy View attachment 751960 View attachment 751961 battledress blouse in herringbone denim, tg48 size 39-41 chest, not bad for 15 euros I like the old battledress style reminds me of ww2 British denims, it won't look bad over my white wool turtleneck and a pair of selvedge jeans View attachment 751959

Fantastic. I love that in the denim. Gorgeous colour and really suits the style.

 

[barnabus]

And with apologies for suddenly spamming this thread with posts, I've just picked up another Gap cowhide trucker, three years almost to the day since I sold the one I had and loved before.

These are great and great value and I've spent three years kicking myself, but now I can stop.

 

[Jon Crow]

Fantastic. I love that in the denim. Gorgeous come and really suits the style.

Cheers Barnabus, it was a steal, I used to see them past but not so many, when they pop up on the bay they're expensive, battledress jacket looks good in denim

 

[Jon Crow]

And with apologies for suddenly spamming this thread with posts, I've just picked up another Gap cowhide trucker, three years almost to the day since I sold the one I had and loved before.

These are great and great value and I've spent three years kicking myself, but now I can stop.

I've bought a few of the old gap stuff, they made a range of tank jackets in sand and navy, plus I had a gap copy of a B9 parka alpaca lined, that was a rare one

 

[EP71]

Got this one from Blue Blanket .

 

[AHP91]

Old Harley 1st edition. Really nice 40s leather. Industrial feel to it but patterned with some flair. The fit is most definitely hero 40s moto wear and probably unwearable to 90% of the US.

 

[MacLean]

Surprise addition this morning.
Aero Double Rider in teacore HH with an alpaca lining.

 

[Biff42]

Old Harley 1st edition. Really nice 40s leather. Industrial feel to it but patterned with some flair. The fit is most definitely hero 40s moto wear and probably unwearable to 90% of the US.

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Amazing condition. Any idea on who made it for Harley?

 

[Jon Crow]

Just won this guys, buyee Japan, 80 euros haha although I vaguely remember a couple on here years ago I didn't believe Avirex made a ANJ-4 jacket, they certainly don't now, it needs a bit of a clean but there's no damage, I'll go over it with my Sapo cream then get the colour back with a bit of kiwi seal brown, also if I want to change the buttons I might have some MASH G1 buttons somewhere, size is a small but since I lost weight, the seller measurements more than fit me, Christmas gift to myself for whatever use I get out of it in Madrid haha and it doesn't break the bank at this price

 

[Jon Crow]

Just won this guys, buyee Japan, 80 euros haha although I vaguely remember a couple on here years ago I didn't believe Avirex made a ANJ-4 jacket, they certainly don't now, it needs a bit of a clean but there's no damage, I'll go over it with my Sapo cream then get the colour back with a bit of kiwi seal brown, also if I want to change the buttons I might have some MASH G1 buttons somewhere, size is a small but since I lost weight, the seller measurements more than fit me, Christmas gift to myself for whatever use I get out of it in Madrid haha and it doesn't break the bank at this price View attachment 753105 View attachment 753106 View attachment 753107 View attachment 753108

The seller also listed it as a B3 haha explains why it might have been missed

 

[Jon Crow]

Just won this guys, buyee Japan, 80 euros haha although I vaguely remember a couple on here years ago I didn't believe Avirex made a ANJ-4 jacket, they certainly don't now, it needs a bit of a clean but there's no damage, I'll go over it with my Sapo cream then get the colour back with a bit of kiwi seal brown, also if I want to change the buttons I might have some MASH G1 buttons somewhere, size is a small but since I lost weight, the seller measurements more than fit me, Christmas gift to myself for whatever use I get out of it in Madrid haha and it doesn't break the bank at this price View attachment 753105 View attachment 753106 View attachment 753107 View attachment 753108

It did look like this when new so here's my target restore

 

[AHP91]

Amazing condition. Any idea on who made it for Harley?

I’m not sure. Someone else might know. I like handling the old jackets and see how they all compare. I was disappointed with the Sears Hercules oldest patterns. It seemed like a cool looking but not great quality jacket.

This one certainly feels like it has vastly superior construction. It’s amazing how much thought went into all the details - the cut, the wrist opening, the weight of the leather, went all to efficiency of motorcycle riding.

 

[Jon Crow]

Just won this guys, buyee Japan, 80 euros haha although I vaguely remember a couple on here years ago I didn't believe Avirex made a ANJ-4 jacket, they certainly don't now, it needs a bit of a clean but there's no damage, I'll go over it with my Sapo cream then get the colour back with a bit of kiwi seal brown, also if I want to change the buttons I might have some MASH G1 buttons somewhere, size is a small but since I lost weight, the seller measurements more than fit me, Christmas gift to myself for whatever use I get out of it in Madrid haha and it doesn't break the bank at this price View attachment 753105 View attachment 753106 View attachment 753107 View attachment 753108

Guys correct me if I'm wrong but with those two buttons at the bottom surely Avirex should have designated it a M455a copy?

 

[jchance]

Blatt

 

[tmitchell59]

Just got this great empty box

 

[Zoo]

Just got this great empty box
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I hope that was your plan.

 

[AHP91]

I’m also gambling on the condition of this one, was back and forth for quite a while.

 

[Jon Crow]

I hope that was your plan.

If it was a toy for a kid it would be the GI Joe deserter model