A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

[Buaero]

What do you guys think on this jacket? What is the year of manufacture and who is the manufacturer and etc.
Sorry couldn't upload it on board http://imageshack.us/g/683/52960698.jpg/

 

[ButteMT61]

The jacket is made in Berkeley,Ca.Custom made jacket,by a Berkeley Leather company.
They are in bussines 25 years.

 

[Buaero]

do they have a website? How much this jacket would cost?

 

[John Lever]

What do you guys think on this jacket? What is the year of manufacture and who is the manufacturer and etc.
Sorry couldn't upload it on board http://imageshack.us/g/683/52960698.jpg/

It's a Lost Worlds.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

http://www.lostworldsinc.com/A-1_Flight_Jacket_Horsehide.htm

 

[ButteMT61]

I'm pretty sure I saw it on eBay and asked rhe seller. That was his answer. Sorry if it was wrong. I inquired about it a while back.

 

[Jeff M]

I'm pretty sure I saw it on eBay and asked rhe seller. That was his answer. Sorry if it was wrong. I inquired about it a while back.

That's my neck of the woods. Not familiar with the "Berkeley Leather Co."
A google search brought up a "Berkeley CA Leather Tanning and Finishing Co."
I wonder if maybe the seller meant they thought the leather was supplied from there?

 

[Jeff M]

http://www.lostworldsinc.com/A-1_Flight_Jacket_Horsehide.htm

That's a fair bit of $$.
If interested in this style of jacket I would recommend also considering Aero.
Less expensive....custom built to your measurements. Different leather/Color options. Can customize the design if wanted.

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=71

 

[ButteMT61]

Thanks Jeff. Sorry, thought he knew what it was.

 

[John Lever]

The Lost Worlds A-1 is beautifully made as are all their jackets, but the leather is too thick for the design. They are much better in Capeskin as were the originals.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I agree,John.
Capeskin offers that unique drape of the A-1 jacket seen in many old photos. I have a sample of Aero's capeskin that is/was quite nice.
HD

 

[PADDY]

A great and classic Olde Tyme jacket Gents that will never date.

 

[jack miranda]

Yes, I agree with HoosierD--

I have an Aero capeskin A-1. Even my wife likes it (the ultimate stamp of approval). There are pics lying around here on the forum somewhere from when I first purchased it. Fits perfectly. One of my favorites. Just to further support Jeff M, I've lived within 25 miles of Berkeley for most of my life and I've never heard of the Berkeley Leather Company as a manufacturer of leather jackets. And, I agree with John Lever, this style really needs a skin that drapes well. Capeskin is magic in an A-1.

 

[Buaero]

It's a Lost Worlds.

John, If you look at the hang loop knitting there is a minor difference. On mine there is only single stitching on each side of the hang loop and on lost worlds it is crossed sqare stitching.

 

[ButteMT61]

I have an Aero cape skin Bronco A2. I love it.
It's not as thin as some think, and is on par with the regular goat.

 

[John Lever]

I think many of us have gone overboard with the heavy leather desire, it's great for protection on a motorbike, but can be tiring to wear.

 

[John Lever]

John, If you look at the hang loop knitting there is a minor difference. On mine there is only single stitching on each side of the hang loop and on lost worlds it is crossed sqare stitching.

I think Stuart has varied some details over the years. The pocket flaps are the same as LW.

 

[ButteMT61]

I think many of us have gone overboard with the heavy leather desire, it's great for protection on a motorbike, but can be tiring to wear.

I need both. I think it's maybe it's overcompensation for the crappy fashion leather craze. I just hate coats like those.

 

[Jeff M]

For those of you with an Aero A1 with capeskin.....what color is it?

 

[Buaero]

I think Stuart has varied some details over the years. The pocket flaps are the same as LW.

Thanks