Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Aloysius]

The topic of why vintage jackets are so short comes up often and the typical excuse is the rise of the pants worn at the time. I did a little looking into it and the average height of US males in 1940 was 5'7". So from what I can tell the jackets are short by today's standard because the average height was some 2-3" shorter than the average height today. It's not pants...it's evolution.

From what I recall it was more specifically Depression era malnutrition for the short 40s/50s heights.

 

[Guppy]

OMG! I was at a Bday party for my granddaughter when this one sold. Yes, I missed it.

This is the second I have seen, the other is in a book. This has been my True Grail jacket.

Don't regret it for a second. You have a zillion jackets, but you can only have that birthday with your granddaughter once!

 

[Aloysius]

Don't regret it for a second. You have a zillion jackets, but you can only have that birthday with your granddaughter once!

Man this makes me miss my grandfather.

 

[Will Zach]

Cal, $300 OBO

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1455076664...uid=Wqf9-B18Rf-&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[KBlake]

Cal, $300 OBO

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1455076664...uid=Wqf9-B18Rf-&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Sleeves are 24"

 

[Al 916]

Sleeves are 24"

Thanks. 24 is good for me, did the seller share any more measurements with you please?

 

[Aloysius]

Sleeves are 24"

I've found that with the wide, almost drop shoulder on Cal jackets, the sleeve length number isn't as long for the same arm length.

What got me (after I got a Cal I really loved) was that it was too short for my torso.

 

[KBlake]

I've found that with the wide, almost drop shoulder on Cal jackets, the sleeve length number isn't as long for the same arm length.

What got me (after I got a Cal I really loved) was that it was too short for my torso.

Yes I’ve found it’s very hard to get a good fit with these. I found one that fit great but it was so thick and stiff that it just wasn’t practical. I want a straight zip cal that fits right and has a soft hide.

 

[KBlake]

Thanks. 24 is good for me, did the seller share any more measurements with you please?

Seller said p2p is 21” and back length 26” but I didn’t actually see how these were taken.

 

[KBlake]

Lost Worlds Small
$437 OBO

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Lost Worlds Small
$437 OBO View attachment 571897 View attachment 571898

That thing has been listed forever. I sent a message to the seller and they never responded. Does look like a good deal, but the lack of communication was odd.

 

[KBlake]

That thing has been listed forever. I sent a message to the seller and they never responded. Does look like a good deal, but the lack of communication was odd.

That’s a shame it’s a great looking jacket.

 

[blm14]

✅Vintage SEARS HERCULES 1950's STEERHIDE Leather Jacket COAT MOTORCYCLE EXC COND | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for ✅Vintage SEARS HERCULES 1950's STEERHIDE Leather Jacket COAT MOTORCYCLE EXC COND at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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vintage sears hercules

 

[attack_decay]

Lost Worlds Small
$437 OBO

14" p2p? Maybe he meant 19". Cool looking jacket.

 

[KBlake]

14" p2p? Maybe he meant 19". Cool looking jacket.

Yeah the seller doesn’t know how to measure.

 

[Marc mndt]

Yeah the seller doesn’t know how to measure.

At least he tries. I recently had a seller who simply refused to provide measurements. I even shared some example pics of how to measure but no luck. I still bought the jacket though lol. Size 42, fingers crossed

 

[Will Zach]

@ton312 - this came up under my biker jacket search, and I thought of you...

ALAÏA Women Perfectos - Vestiaire Collective

Buy second-hand ALAÏA perfectos for Women on Vestiaire Collective. Buy, sell, empty your wardrobe on our website.

www.vestiairecollective.com

 

[blm14]

https://poshmark.com/listing/Harley-Davidson-Jacket-Size-50-XL-Leather-Tweed-Bomber-Made-in-Italy-6582614be86380f9210dd935

cool looking harley davidson d-pocket leather & wool mix in a big size

 

[ceresce]

Check this out, folks!

buco:
https://www.ebay.it/itm/14550417396...uJNi2DsBE4CkLi5jFnBfuL+A==|tkp:Bk9SR4aLhvSQYw

 

[Marc mndt]

Check this out, folks!

buco:
https://www.ebay.it/itm/145504173966?hash=item21e0b97f8e:g:~Z8AAOSwzTNlfjMQ&amdata=enc:AQAIAAAAwO1tVxMx9KeMaBKJ0rW5mXPV61L2QcZJNY1dr+CM79R3KUXTA7i3EniOa0OLZAxAFAu07dCHaZVnwmIps4exPThHxxQop+nc5x6kfHIz1TLgfJlN7FC9pWWaEw+PcWwGpREGCfdOlm9JxTv1B96cTbvkHB5u+2uYR0DvT8gNkUrhuAioMgFHIsx0GwEo4FP810W+Agrg91wZou4lQG+Du1wJSTX83OYZ0PR+VwmWd7uJNi2DsBE4CkLi5jFnBfuL+A==|tkp:Bk9SR4aLhvSQYw

What are we looking at?

I see a CHP - D pocket Franckenstein jacket with a mix of plastic and metal zippers and a horsehide tag.