IMO, you couldn't have bought a nicer Brooks. Despite being more recently produced, the black / red label ones seem to be made from the nicest leather, certainly heavier, and the proportions look so much better. Bit shorter with longer sleeves. Also, these actually are made in the USA. Brooks was outsourcing back in the days, that's why there's rarely a Made in USA tag in any of the yellow logo ones.
Thank you so much for leading me to this one!