Thanks! And thanks for the interesting point about the japanese makers. The Japanese truly value these old vintage jackets. But, IMHO, no matter how hard they try the new ones never come out as good looking as the real deal- there's nothing like 50 years of hard wear...
Nice score! And this Harley Sportster is the earlier version with the Conmar diamond pull. Usually these jackets are only available in small sizes, so you really lucked out in finding this one. The body length looks spot on. Maybe a little bunched up in the arms, but the waist and shoulders give...
Just keeps going up! Now it's at $1200.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Taubers-Vintage-Horsehide-Leather-Cafe-Racer-Jacket-/333206392352?&_trksid=p2056016.m2518.l4276
I paid about just about that much for a horsehide Taubers that was beat to death and needed a new lining, and some holes patching up. And I was happy to pay it. So definitely this one is a good deal...if it was my size, I'd pounce on it.
Off the top of my head, and looking through my closet...
Vintage Cafe Racers with a back similar to a Buco: Harley Davidson Sportster One Pocket, Taubers (Earlier Horsehide Label), Vanson Comet, Herm's Leather Togs
CRs without Gusseted back: Cal Leather, Taubers, Bates, Harley Davidson...
Selling a vintage leather motorcycle jacket- crosszip style. Mostly likely 60’s era. If you like the vintage black overdyed brown, then this has got that look. Really lovely patina. Thick and supple. No holes in the leather. Stitching appears solid. Just a plain motorcycle jacket that’s been...
Totally agree- I love the fit of the Kehoe, the top sleeve zips, and the soft suppleness of their steerhide leather. Very comfortable- like a second skin.
All good clues in figuring out the maker. Big thanks to Mitchell for the Levis info. Gamma's post about the similarity of lining to the Ralphs-Pugh Co. is a good lead- (pg. 39 Rin Tanaka - Motorcycle Jackets.) It could quite possibly be a Ralphs-Pugh Top-Notch jacket- they were also in San...
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