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F.S. Vanson Chopper in early 00’s X150 size S

unhatted

Practically Family
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Catch and release. This is a gorgeous jacket which is frustratingly just a bit too long and too big in the shoulders for me.

High 7s serial which I think places it in the early to mid 00s. Gorgeous heavy, shiny X150 which seems to have not really been broken in at all. The person who sold it said it had been hanging in the closet since it was bought and I see no evidence otherwise. Even smells of new leather. Zips still rather stiff too which I think is due to rigidity of the hide. No fraying to insertion pin whatsoever, though it’s a plastic zipper box as standard for this era.

Interestingly, the *** pocket has been replaced by a smaller key/wallet pocket complete with clip—I assume a custom option. I prefer this as it means you don’t have those two extra layers of leather right across the front. Other inside pocket there as usual.

£275 plus shipping for a barely worn chopper seems a good deal to me?

Measurements:

Chest: 20
Shoulders: 18
Waist: 18 (can be loosened one stop or tightened 3)
Back: 26
Sleeves: 25
Weight: 6lbs

And photos. Will try to take some in better light when possible:

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TartuWolf

Call Me a Cab
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Giving it away too cheap I'd say, I'd definitely ask for at least 400gbp outside of TFL at least. Fantastic deal for this beautiful jacket. The Chopper has the most functional shoulder gussets I've ever encountered, incredible mobility, same as a full action back.
 

unhatted

Practically Family
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Giving it away too cheap I'd say, I'd definitely ask for at least 400gbp outside of TFL at least.
I certainly will ask more on eBay but as always I’d prefer to sell to a trusted member on here if I can. In no hurry as it’s nice to have around even if I’m not convinced by the fit on me!

Fit pics below—I’m 5’7-8” and take 36 or 38 jackets and 30/30 jeans. It *feels* very roomy, despite the chest measurements being my usual:

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