Made in the USA Avirex G-8 - Size 40

[Seth Byrnes]

For Sale:​

Made in the USA Avirex G-8

Size 40

$150

Flat measurements:

Shoulder: 19”

Chest:20”

Arms: 24”

Length:27”

This one never gets into the rotation and is almost new. Selling because I never use it.

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

For Sale:​

Made in the USA Avirex G-8

Size 40

$150

Flat measurements:

Shoulder: 19”

Chest:20”

Arms: 24”

Length:27”

This one never gets into the rotation and is almost new. Selling because I never use it.

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I kind of like this. I've been thinking about getting a longer jacket. I'm not sure this is the one but it is interesting.

I do have a few questions:

1. Do you know if it's goat or cow (or something else)?
2. What is the width of the jacket at the waist with the cinches opened all the way?
3. Is this $150 US or Canadian?
4. Does the price include shipping or is that extra?
5 (edit): does it have hand warmer pockets or just the top-entry pockets?

Thanks for any help and GLWS.

 

[Jon Crow]

For Sale:​

Made in the USA Avirex G-8

Size 40

$150

Flat measurements:

Shoulder: 19”

Chest:20”

Arms: 24”

Length:27”

This one never gets into the rotation and is almost new. Selling because I never use it.

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Interesting model but then I recently bought a Avirex ANJ 4 I'd never seen in Europe, nice jacket Seth

 

[Jon Crow]

I kind of like this. I've been thinking about getting a longer jacket. I'm not sure this is the one but it is interesting.

I do have a few questions:

1. Do you know if it's goat or cow (or something else)?
2. What is the width of the jacket at the waist with the cinches opened all the way?
3. Is this $150 US or Canadian?
4. Does the price include shipping or is that extra?

Thanks for any help and GLWS.

I like those back buckles and button cuffs along with the zip, very interesting model

 

[Jon Crow]

I kind of like this. I've been thinking about getting a longer jacket. I'm not sure this is the one but it is interesting.

I do have a few questions:

1. Do you know if it's goat or cow (or something else)?
2. What is the width of the jacket at the waist with the cinches opened all the way?
3. Is this $150 US or Canadian?
4. Does the price include shipping or is that extra?

Thanks for any help and GLWS.

Interesting old discussion on the VLJ forum about the G-8

https://www.vintageleatherjackets.o...g-8-flight-jacket-do-they-really-exist.26972/

 

[Jon Crow]

They made it in a russet also

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

Interesting old discussion on the VLJ forum about the G-8

https://www.vintageleatherjackets.o...g-8-flight-jacket-do-they-really-exist.26972/

Yeah, I saw that. There are also some threads on TFL devoted to it. I like the mashup of styles, it's almost the best of all worlds.

 

[Jon Crow]

Yeah, I saw that. There are also some threads on TFL devoted to it. I like the mashup of styles, it's almost the best of all worlds.

I'm pretty assured now that Avirex made some interesting models, some only for USA and Japanese markets, like the Japanese made B7 parka I won today, this is nice though

 

[Jon Crow]

Yeah, I saw that. There are also some threads on TFL devoted to it. I like the mashup of styles, it's almost the best of all worlds.

I just found this on here, Neil Cooper created the G8, oh and apparently it's Goatskin

 

[Jon Crow]

Yeah, I saw that. There are also some threads on TFL devoted to it. I like the mashup of styles, it's almost the best of all worlds.

the design was copied from the jacket Harrison Ford wore in "Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark, that's where I've seen it!

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

I just found this on here, Neil Cooper created the G8, oh and apparently it's Goatskin

Not sure what you mean, what did you find? And who is Neil Cooper? (Edit: never mind, I found Neil Cooper.)

It looks like goat, but I'd like to be sure. For example, cow is made to look like goat on G-1s produced post-1970ish.

the design was copied from the jacket Harrison Ford wore in "Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark, that's where I've seen it!

Yes, apparently the G-8 was first made in 1983/84?

I'm actually not a fan of the Indy jacket (I like it in the movies, but not in reality). I like this design much better.

(Edit: there is talk about the G-8 predating the Indy jacket, possibly designed by Cooper in the 1970s.)

This is the photo that sells it for me. This one is from the VLJ thread you posted earlier. I like the russet color in this photo better than the seal brown that is being sold here, but whatever.

 

[Jon Crow]

Not sure what you mean, what did you find? And who is Neil Cooper? (Edit: never mind, I found Neil Cooper.)

It looks like goat, but I'd like to be sure. For example, cow is made to look like goat on G-1s produced post-1970ish.


Yes, apparently the G-8 was first made in 1983/84?

I'm actually not a fan of the Indy jacket (I like it in the movies, but not in reality). I like this design much better.

I agree this actually looks better than the indie jacket and I found the same early 80s

 

[Jon Crow]

If this helps any

Not sure what you mean, what did you find? And who is Neil Cooper? (Edit: never mind, I found Neil Cooper.)

It looks like goat, but I'd like to be sure. For example, cow is made to look like goat on G-1s produced post-1970ish.


Yes, apparently the G-8 was first made in 1983/84?

I'm actually not a fan of the Indy jacket (I like it in the movies, but not in reality). I like this design much better.

(Edit: there is talk about the G-8 predating the Indy jacket, possibly designed by Cooper in the 1970s.)

This is the photo that sells it for me. This one is from the VLJ thread you posted earlier. I like the russet color in this photo better than the seal brown that is being sold here, but whatever.
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If this helps any, I just found this, yes it's Goatskin

 

[Jon Crow]

If this helps any

Not sure what you mean, what did you find? And who is Neil Cooper? (Edit: never mind, I found Neil Cooper.)

It looks like goat, but I'd like to be sure. For example, cow is made to look like goat on G-1s produced post-1970ish.


Yes, apparently the G-8 was first made in 1983/84?

I'm actually not a fan of the Indy jacket (I like it in the movies, but not in reality). I like this design much better.

(Edit: there is talk about the G-8 predating the Indy jacket, possibly designed by Cooper in the 1970s.)

This is the photo that sells it for me. This one is from the VLJ thread you posted earlier. I like the russet color in this photo better than the seal brown that is being sold here, but whatever.
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If this helps any, I just found this, yes it's Goatskin

 

[Jon Crow]

Not sure what you mean, what did you find? And who is Neil Cooper? (Edit: never mind, I found Neil Cooper.)

It looks like goat, but I'd like to be sure. For example, cow is made to look like goat on G-1s produced post-1970ish.


Yes, apparently the G-8 was first made in 1983/84?

I'm actually not a fan of the Indy jacket (I like it in the movies, but not in reality). I like this design much better.

(Edit: there is talk about the G-8 predating the Indy jacket, possibly designed by Cooper in the 1970s.)

This is the photo that sells it for me. This one is from the VLJ thread you posted earlier. I like the russet color in this photo better than the seal brown that is being sold here, but whatever.
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If this helps, I found this, yes it's goatskin

 

[The Lost Cowboy]

If this helps any

If this helps any, I just found this, yes it's Goatskin

Maybe, but I don't know if Avirex might have made one in cow. I'd just like to verify if the seller knows for sure.

Thanks for the help, I am liking this jacket more and more.

 

[Jon Crow]

Maybe, but I don't know if Avirex might have made one in cow. I'd just like to verify if the seller knows for sure.

Thanks for the help, I am liking this jacket more and more.

Cracking jacket, good luck

 

[Seth Byrnes]

Gents, sorry for the delay but this jacket sold quite quickly.

It was goat, but it was very thick and well finished. It differs from the Indy in several ways - sleeve patches, carry pocket and it DOES have handwarmers behind the front pockets but they are satin lined.

Hopefully this helps someone in the future. It was a good jacket, I just wasn't wearing it.