Thanks once again! Yes, I hope it goes to a good home. I just tried it on and found it fits quite well - I used to wear it over a few layers so as I've expanded, it has become a little more snug but apparently still wearable, much to my surprise. I started to reminisce about all the miles I...
Thanks again. Yes, the whole jacket is in perfect condition, other than a little road grime/wax at the bottom of the lining from riding with the matching pants. All components are in perfect order including belt, with no blemishes on the jacket at all. I bought it second hand in the UK in 1990...
Thanks H.Johnson for the reply - you are a great resource! I have attached a photo of the tartan liner - I haven't seen another this colour in all the searching I've done. I'm wondering if it looks distinctive to you. As mentioned, the jacket has no internal pocket and an angled left breast...
Dating Belstaff jackets?
Hi, does anyone know if there is a good resource for dating these jackets. I have one with a dark tartan I haven't seen anywhere else, no internal pocket, angled left pocket, Sammy Miller badge which all sounds late 60's/early 70's, but with a YKK zip (looks original)...
Hi, mine sounds similar, except that it does have a logo/badge on the left sleeve. I read somewhere that the YKK zipper didn't come out until 1974 but I've also seen that jackets from that era had the newer label.
The tartan in mine is dark green - I haven't seen this on any other jackets...
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