Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[tmitchell59]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325232511937?hash=item4bb95e4bc1:g:XhAAAOSwpqJip1hw

 

[ton312]

This is a 60s jacket, I think. The label and style point in that direction? I might be wrong. The details on the jacket is consistent to the trends of the time. Those zippers are very practical for some users. Personally, I welcome them in motorcycle jackets. As you seat, the zips at the bottom sometimes do not make justice to longer jackets. This zippers style add flexibility at tank/seat area.

I thought the label looked very 60's myself but a horsehide jacket from the 60's is as rare as a $3 bill. Just don't see them.

 

[Blackadder]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/325232511937?hash=item4bb95e4bc1:g:XhAAAOSwpqJip1hw

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Interesting jacket as I think the previous owner swapped the lining. Seller won it on Yahoo auction JP a few weeks ago. I placed a bid but lost to the current seller. Not my size so not willing to going higher.
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e1052653850

 

[Cheech]

Interesting jacket as I think the previous owner swapped the lining. Seller won it on Yahoo auction JP a few weeks ago. I placed a bid but lost to the current seller. Not my size so not willing to going higher.
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e1052653850

Oh, I'm selling this one. I wanted to dip a toe in the vintage market. The size and price were right for me. The sleeve length, however, is not. That said, I may take a bath on this one.

I don't think the lining has been replaced. It's consistent with other 2nd label J24s I've seen. I'm more inclined to think that a previous owner shortened the sleeves, but, if that's the case, the job was professional. The sleeve zips look original, and I don't see obvious signs of re-stitching.

 

[photo2u]

I thought the label looked very 60's myself but a horsehide jacket from the 60's is as rare as a $3 bill. Just don't see them.

The reason for my SUSPISION is the label. I have seen this labels in early 60s jackets. The design of the label with the checkers seem 60's to me. The sleeve cuff and bottoms reminds me of 50s but the buttons were often use in 60s garments. What I was also thinking is the color added to the snaps and the type of waist adjusters. Most jackets in the 50s did not paint the snaps. That was a trend that began in very late 50s. From 30/50s the adjustments were mainly done by the simple waist hardware. Snaps became a less expensive option in the 60s.
I think the jacket is a lots of fun. Shorter than most "car coats" the YKK looks solid to me. I do not mind those American Made Nickle plated YKK. If you plan to replace the rather long #10 zip, Look me up. I have the talon,crown and conmar in several colors and styles. Personally, I like the conmar for this jacket. If you want period correct #5 I also have conmar and talon. However, If it would be up to me, I would not change a thing.

 

[Blackadder]

Oh, I'm selling this one. I wanted to dip a toe in the vintage market. The size and price were right for me. The sleeve length, however, is not. That said, I may take a bath on this one.

I don't think the lining has been replaced. It's consistent with other 2nd label J24s I've seen. I'm more inclined to think that a previous owner shortened the sleeves, but, if that's the case, the job was professional. The sleeve zips look original, and I don't see obvious signs of re-stitching.

Too bad about the sleeves. Since you have the jacket in hand, I think you can be better judge of the lining. I got the impression because the lining is badly torn at the back of the neck.
Nice condition. If it were my size, I would have gone higher on Yahoo and we would end up in a bidding war LOL. I may even place a bid on ebay now.
GLWS

 

[photo2u]

Too bad about the sleeves. Since you have the jacket in hand, I think you can be better judge of the lining. I got the impression because the lining is badly torn at the back of the neck.

That could be true, I was curious about that also. I however, would have noticed the old stitching from the upper part of the "double sleeve" It usually seats about 4.5 inches above the end of the sleeve. The burn mark is a factor that will determine how much it can fetch.

 

[photo2u]

Oh, I'm selling this one. I wanted to dip a toe in the vintage market. The size and price were right for me. The sleeve length, however, is not. That said, I may take a bath on this one.

I don't think the lining has been replaced. It's consistent with other 2nd label J24s I've seen. I'm more inclined to think that a previous owner shortened the sleeves, but, if that's the case, the job was professional. The sleeve zips look original, and I don't see obvious signs of re-stitching.

Can you post some of those sleeves? I am very curious.

 

[Cheech]

Can you post some of those sleeves? I am very curious.

Will do. I’ll start an independent thread on the jacket, I guess in the classifieds, so that I don’t muck up this thread.

 

[photo2u]

Great.

 

[Coriu]

Wishful thinking. Women will spend minimal amount of money on used leather jackets. Realistic pricing would be $100 and the seller ought to be ready for a long wait even at that price.

Am not sure I agree that a serious, female rider would limit herself to $100, especially if she was reasonably well off. That said, I could see it taking a while to find the right buyer.

 

[MisterLatinJazz]

I made an offer for $150 coat for $75 bucks on Poshmark + $8 for shipping. If I don’t like it I will flip it. Anyone familiar with brand?

 

[Coriu]

For me that Zipper ruins an otherwise very nice leather jacket...what a bad choice of zipper for a vintage jacket.

Also the the clip on waist adjusters aren't in line with the belted back so makes me think they are another add on.

Imagine there is someone new to leather on TFL who would simply love to have a horsehide jacket and is budget-restricted. This could be an excellent choice. And someone went to the bother of resurrecting an older jacket rather than throw it in the trash....if that's the case, a noble act....and better a "cheap" zipper than the trash.

We should be happy older jackets are finding new homes. I can see wanting perfection in a very expensive jacket and/or something to display in a museum, but I don't see the need to dissect a relatively cheap jacket over something as trivial as a zipper(major flaws, sure). It could scare off a buyer after seeing the experts critique it. And we are not doing the seller any favors, either.

Imagine animal shelters posting photos of dogs and people writing in pointing out all of the dog's faults. LOL

 

[Coriu]

My friend Cecil, a retired attorney, bison rancher, and expert in all things bison has these 17-22 sq ft veg-tanned bison sides. He says it is rare to find them in a form like these that can be tooled for motorcycle saddles; gun holsters or the like. $300 each and he can send photos of the whole thing. If you are interested, PM me and I can get you in touch with Cecil.

 

[Coriu]

Wishful thinking. Women will spend minimal amount of money on used leather jackets. Realistic pricing would be $100 and the seller ought to be ready for a long wait even at that price.

How about a man spending that on his special lady?...which leads me to an interesting thought...I wonder how many men on here have purchased $1000 jackets for their special ladies, assuming the lady rides or likes leather. That might be a thread in and of itself(wardrobe equity), though a touchy one for the men with leather slush funds.

 

[jonbuilder]

Oh, I'm selling this one. I wanted to dip a toe in the vintage market. The size and price were right for me. The sleeve length, however, is not. That said, I may take a bath on this one.

I don't think the lining has been replaced. It's consistent with other 2nd label J24s I've seen. I'm more inclined to think that a previous owner shortened the sleeves, but, if that's the case, the job was professional. The sleeve zips look original, and I don't see obvious signs of re-stitching.

I agree with you, based on the P2P this is a Buco size 46. What does the size tag say? Too bad about the sleeves

 

[Cheech]

I agree with you, based on the P2P this is a Buco size 46. What does the size tag say? Too bad about the sleeves

The tag says 44. Typically, I wear a 40 or 42 in Aero and a 44 in Japanese brands. This one does fit a bit looser about the chest and waist that I'd typically go for. It would have been worth it to me if not for those sleeves. Serves me right though. The Yahoo Auction ad did indicate that the sleeves were short--I was just hoping that it was an error.

 

[Monitor]

How about a man spending that on his special lady?...which leads me to an interesting thought...I wonder how many men on here have purchased $1000 jackets for their special ladies, assuming the lady rides or likes leather. That might be a thread in and of itself(wardrobe equity), though a touchy one for the men with leather slush funds.

If your girl is cool with wearing second hand clothes or is after a specific piece then yeah, it would make a nice gift but most women aren't and gifting used stuff to your significant other is usually a lousy thing to do in my experience. I'd rather spend whatever's needed to make it a perfect gift than save up and buy her something I know she won't particularly enjoy. That said, I've no one special in my life & chances are I won't ever have and when I had, she never liked anything nice so I never had to spend much money on gifts for her.

 

[Coriu]

If your girl is cool with wearing second hand clothes or is after a specific piece then yeah, it would make a nice gift but most women aren't and gifting used stuff to your significant other is usually a lousy thing to do in my experience. I'd rather spend whatever's needed to make it a perfect gift than save up and buy her something I know she won't particularly enjoy. That said, I've no one special in my life & chances are I won't ever have and when I had, she never liked anything nice so I never had to spend much money on gifts for her.

Sorry, I just had to...

 

[Coriu]

If your girl is cool with wearing second hand clothes or is after a specific piece then yeah, it would make a nice gift but most women aren't and gifting used stuff to your significant other is usually a lousy thing to do in my experience. I'd rather spend whatever's needed to make it a perfect gift than save up and buy her something I know she won't particularly enjoy. That said, I've no one special in my life & chances are I won't ever have and when I had, she never liked anything nice so I never had to spend much money on gifts for her.

In the US, what we call "country" girls, tomboys, girls from very humble roots, and/or serious motorcycle chicks, are, in my experience, not as prissy and more practical. Am not saying I would buy my wife a used wedding ring, but a woman who farms and mucks stalls is often not worried about the cooties found on a used jacket. Also, it is well documented that younger people today are much into thrifting. We may need to shift our stereotypes about women. Just read an article about trend of women giving their wedding dresses away rather than have them hang in a closet for 50 years.