Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[JMax]

Windward $95

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectibl...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

[Alan@JohnsonLeather]

so nice! wonder why they don't offer this as a stock pattern lol

We do this is our stock M-200.

 

[Corky Corcovado]

I walked into a VFW…and it was stocked with Bandidos. I was committed so didn’t do an about face. One quick beer and good conversation…and I quietly sauntered on out. Right when I thought questions were about to be asked. I’d miss you guys. Lol. Another story for my memoirs to-be. Some serious menfolk to be respected for sure.

At another joint and holding fort with a supporting club. Gotta watch where I go I guess. I love Texas.

VFW's gotta be neutral ground. I mean, you're all veterans.

 

[Coriu]

Lone Pine Small Jacket $170 BIN
https://www.ebay.com/itm/203613597520?hash=item2f6850ef50:g:3LcAAOSwTzJhLB7X

 

[Jin431]

We do this is our stock M-200.

gotta look it up next time I'm in the shop. I'm having a custom m500 made right now

 

[Fireflame]

gotta look it up next time I'm in the shop. I'm having a custom m500 made right now

Ohh nice!!! Looking forward to seeing it when done.

 

[JMax]

VFW's gotta be neutral ground. I mean, you're all veterans.

No doubt. Absolutely it is. Or should be. Being a former active duty FLEO and current 1811, I didn’t want to test it.

 

[Jimmy Shinki]

We do this is our stock M-200.

Hi Alan, I'm the lucky recipient of this one and just wondered if you could tell me more about the leather?
Thanks
Jimbo

 

[tmitchell59]

Nice to see I wasn't alone thinking this was a pretty interesting jacket. Went for $471+shipping-tax. I went up there, but had a feeling I wasn't going to get it. It would not fit me, but would have fit my collection: Goatskin-California Sportswear.

I wrote for pictures today to confirm and show the sleeve zipper placement. I received a prompt reply, but I am still left confused by the pictures. The seller said it looks original, so I pushed.

The jacket is mid 40s. Is this a gentleman's motorcycle jacket? It was not that long, the zipper was short.

I have a Goatskin Californain with zip sleeves earlier that this one, but still curious about this jacket.

Here are the pics.

 

[jonesy86]

Windward $95

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectibl...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

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Where did that one go? It is no longer for sale.

 

[JMax]

Where did that one go? It is no longer for sale.

Nice price. Hopefully someone here bought it.

 

[jonesy86]

Nice price. Hopefully someone here bought it.

It was already in Hawaii. LOL

 

[jonbuilder]

I bet that’s a Good Wear/Himel collaboration sold on the GW sales page a couple of years ago:

https://www.goodwearleather.com/pages/sale_himelracer_0001.html

I remember that sale I missed out

 

[jonbuilder]

StrongBilt 42/44

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VTG-50s-ST...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

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Too bad about the sleeve shortening otherwise nice for a rare California jacket

 

[jonbuilder]

This is ok…

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Be...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

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[JMax]

Too bad about the sleeve shortening otherwise nice for a rare California jacket

I saw the Strongbilt label in one of the Lightning books. Never seen it before.

 

[jonbuilder]

what a steal. wow. I think I'm good in this department, but it's tempting. What is it with the paint stains too on these kinds of jackets LOL. I swear, about half my Cals had various paint stains. I guess it's law enforcement, bikers, and painters who rock this style.

There was a time leather jackets were worn while working not just to collect or worn for style

 

[Alan@JohnsonLeather]

Hi Alan, I'm the lucky recipient of this one and just wondered if you could tell me more about the leather?
Thanks
Jimbo

The M-200 is what we call a life after bike jacket it's built for riding but can be worn anywhere.
It was made in a 3.5oz. naked cowhide. Based on the patina of the jacket I guess it must be around 25 years old.

Alan

 

[Jumper]

Windward $95

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Collectibl...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

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Where did that one go? It is no longer for sale.

Nice price. Hopefully someone here bought it.

Sold for 75 smackers. A beauty, for that price. Yup, hopefully somebody here got it.

 

[Jimmy Shinki]

The M-200 is what we call a life after bike jacket it's built for riding but can be worn anywhere.
It was made in a 3.5oz. naked cowhide. Based on the patina of the jacket I guess it must be around 25 years old.

Alan

Thanks for the info Alan, much appreciated. The patina looks awesome, looking forward to its arrival. My first JL but will definitely look at a new build with you folks in the future.