Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Frank Castle]

Bates was my first thought too. They often had unlined jackets, too. The vents at the armpits are a bit more uncommon, but I have had some Bates jackets with those present as well. However, the back design doesn't match any Bates I've seen. Bates' jackets usually have either a straight line or a more gentle arc, like below.

Compared with...

And the stitching by the front pockets varies a bit from the Bates I own (but would sell).

 

[Will Zach]

Somebody copied somebody. Who was first, Maco or Bates? According to Bates website, the company did not start making racing leathers until late 1950s. Could it be that they copied Maco's patterns and made subtle modifications? Or was it the other way around?

 

[Coriu]

Taubers Large HH Halfbelt $450 OBO apologies if this has already been posted
https://www.ebay.com/itm/165115293799?hash=item2671a37067:g:aDUAAOSwRkhgk0RG

 

[Coriu]

...more of a find...Taubers Pullover 23" P2P $450 OBO
https://www.ebay.com/itm/265347400264?hash=item3dc7f00248:g:-nkAAOSwCNFhXdLD

 

[Coriu]

Midwestern Sport Togs Size 42 Deerskin $100 OBO Neenah, Wisconsin is fairly close to Berlin, so this jacket may have never left the area after purchase. I think a jacket like this is a great way to expand one's wardrobe with leather and deerskin is so elegant, yet tough. Hint, hint, youngerns.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/284487460423?hash=item423cc62647:g:EAgAAOSwf9dhZKFG

 

[Coriu]

Thedi Custom CR $250 opening bid ends SAT ~20"P2P
https://www.ebay.com/itm/284482712404?hash=item423c7db354:g:pnsAAOSwaXJhYeu6

 

[JMax]

Sears Oakbrook

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-19...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

 

[handymike]

Size 40 BATES

https://www.ebay.com/itm/384431311086

 

[Coriu]

Sears Oakbrook

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-19...2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

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I've enjoyed seeing a number of jackets like this over the past couple of weeks. ...a nice way to expand one's wardrobe with a different look/feel....classy

 

[Claybertrand]

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Size 40 BATES

https://www.ebay.com/itm/384431311086

Seeing this jacket makes me just wanna pop wheelies in every aspect of my life. A truly powerful garment indeed.....

 

[Leigh H]

This Goatskin jacket popped up in my feed today, no idea what the quality is like. Only £399? It’s a UK brand but it must be made in China for that price?

https://simonjamescathcart.com/collections/outerwear/products/black-leather-33-jacket

 

[JMax]

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

 

[TSW]

https://www.mercari.com/us/item/m56092203081/?ref=Personalized timeline
https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...cle-jacket-uk-us-44-eu-54.92650/#post-2367271

I bought the same jacket from Monitor a couple of years ago and the quality of the leather is outstanding. I also bought a European size 54 and it will fit someone with a 44-45 inch chest. Offers are accepted.

 

[Yamahana]

Durable motorcycle jacket in Phoenix area Craigslist. Seller says 19” pit to pit. Was his fathers.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/clo/d/glendale-leather-1960s-motorcycle-jacket/7392664165.html

 

[Jumper]

Pardon the denim, but here's a neato US-made Lee I haven't seen before. Pearl snaps and a sweet collar. In Canada. 19.5" p2p. Too small for me, and a bit pricey, but I got an offer from the seller for almost 40% off (making it around 80 USD), so he seems eager to sell.


https://www.ebay.com/itm/333857893634

 

[TheGuitarFairy]

A recent grab .. 7 stars per arm above / 10 here .. fun ; )

 

[handymike]

Here's a beautiful Vanson CR with Streamliner vest sz42:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/224623539541

 

[Claybertrand]

A recent grab .. 7 stars per arm above / 10 here .. fun ; )
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Killer man!! Not only is the look *****en, but I'm a big fan of the main double zippers. Love the pocket zips as well. Nice grab.

 

[Wildhorses]

Maybe some were posted. Anyway : Ward 1950s the Wild One Motorcycle Jacket Vintage 50s Black | Etsy

Fidelity ? Vintage 1960s Size L Motorcycle Biker Style Leather Jacket | Etsy

Oakbrook Vintage 60's Sear's Black Leather Biker Jacket Brando | Etsy

And this one, but I think the seller is dead :
Unknown 1969 Motorcycle Cop Jacket (grailed.com)

 

[Coriu]

Aero Bootlegger Cordovan HH Size 38 Auction
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363580833686?hash=item54a71b3f96:g:FdIAAOSwS9FhaLHH