1960s Bates Cafe Racer/Racing Shirt

[Gypsymoth82]

I've realized that this jacket is just too small for me, so it's up for grabs.

1960's Bates Cafe Racer. Rare original survivor.

Amazing vintage jacket. No smells, lots of life left. Needs a little work to be perfect, but the price reflects. Issues as follows:

1. No liner. This jacket originally had the light grey nylon liner, I know because there were a few remaining threads. It had a black satin replacement, but it was toast so I removed it. These came either lined or unlined, so either way you go is right.

2. Broken main zip...BUT this jacket will come with a NOS #5 Talon from @photo2u that you can put in.

3. One of the armpits needs a few stitches.

4. Needs new pockets (original zippers work)

All that notwithstanding, I am confident that this is priced more than fairly for a jacket of this quality. ASKING $400 USD + shipping

Measurements:

Pit to Pit: 20"
Hem: 18"
sleeve: 24"
Length (Back of Collar to hem): 23.75"

 

[bien]

hello! what is the shouldler width? thank you!

 

[Gypsymoth82]

Hi @bien, shoulders are 18"

 

[Gypsymoth82]

Bump please - $350 + shipping final price

 

[Gypsymoth82]

Bump Please with last shot at $300 USD + shipping

 

[Gypsymoth82]

PLZ REMOVE - Off the Market and heading to Dena

 

[Monitor]

PLZ REMOVE - Off the Market and heading to Dena

Wise choice. Best cafe racer in the world. After I sold mine, I never bought and never will buy another CR since I'm obviously done with the style as it's either Bates or nothing.

 

[Gypsymoth82]

Wise choice. Best cafe racer in the world. After I sold mine, I never bought and never will buy another CR since I'm obviously done with the style as it's either Bates or nothing.

I think so too. I think once it's done it will be amazing, and while it is a bit tight-ish, it doesn't hurt to have a well fitted, T-shirt only jacket for the summer.