Here’s a real nice custom Lewis Leathers jacket that’s a touch too small for me :(
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F283511416914
There's an alternative to the washing machine: hand wash/soak in the tub. I'd recommend this method if you have concerns about possibly harming a vintage or fragile piece.
That's what I did with a very dirty and stiff Bates racing shirt from 1968.
Before pics:
Because it's unlined and...
Top-quality horsehide on a Rich Sher:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rich-Sher-vintage-Horsehide-leather-jacket-1950s-original/223545389625?hash=item340c57f239:g:KiAAAOSwM81c-~~Y
Vintage Lewis Leathers in RED
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-red-LEWIS-LEATHERS-AVIAKIT-phantom-monza-LEATHER-biker-JACKET-40-38-M/264354896210?hash=item3d8cc79952:g:4JgAAOSwI1Jc6wUV&frcectupt=true
Those two jackets you posted are very interesting. I'm curious about your personal take on jacket lining--are you saying you don't mind wearing a jacket with torn lining in the body or sleeves? Like that Levi's jacket, for example. If it fits well, you can ignore major lining tears and wear it...
Awesome Bates racing suit. Perhaps worth the price for the jacket alone (size 42).
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rare-Vintage-Bates-Tan-Leather-Jacket-and-Pants-Combo-Well-Kept/264076554532?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
A cool vintage Lewis Leathers jacket that seems to be listed a reasonable price.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-LEWIS-LEATHERS-Aviakit-LEATHER-Motorcycle-JACKET-Coat-LG-Sz-44-ENGLAND/264347075880?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
A vintage Hercules that appears to be in exceptional condition:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-HERCULES-STEERHIDE-LEATHER-COAT-MOTORCYCLE-Jacket-MARINER-FANTASTIC-50s/264287937382?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
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