Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Will Zach]

Except for critical infrastructure and banking “software “! (Middleware)

They still use Cobol and Fortran, right?

 

[r.biker]

Decent looking Schott Perfecto 618 42 for an okay starting bid of £260 if anyone's looking - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/27709398...sHpKxw_R8G&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[blm14]

They still use Cobol and Fortran, right?

I don't think that cobol and fortran have native TCP stacks. So in some ways they're much safer than a lot of modern code lol

 

[Woolwonders]

Really nice 40s half belt amazing condition

Seller states pit to pit is 22.5 in

 

[photo2u]

Really nice 40s half belt amazing condition

Seller states pit to pit is 22.5 in

Beautiful Californian. Too bad I missed it.

 

[jeo]

Beautiful Californian. Too bad I missed it.

This is an Albert Richard, not a Californian

 

[Woolwonders]

Really nice 40s half belt amazing condition

Seller states pit to pit is 22.5 in

Dang that went fast! Hopefully someone in here got it.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Very nice straight zip Cal with vintage belt as well, from a member here - $699 or offer
https://www.ebay.com/itm/197284637764?

 

[photo2u]

This is an Albert Richard, not a Californian

I was wondering how you determine this was an AR? Can you please share?

 

[jeo]

I was wondering how you determine this was an AR? Can you please share?

The cut, the design, the strap, the buckles, the collar…everything really.

 

[r.biker]

I think this is a good deal, just picked up an interesting looking LL Lightning copy by "Leather Monkeys" for £80 all in... unsure if anyone had any experience of these but looks alright.

The same jacket worn by member of The Libertines, Carl Barat so im intrigued to see what it's like in person, looks quite cool.

 

[unhatted]

Not what I would consider a deal, but I know durables are very popular around these parts!

https://ebay.us/m/LT1ff5

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28650849...h6&stype=1&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[blm14]

really nice brown spiegel horsehide car coat, tagged 42. Conmar zipper, BIN $720

Vintage 40s-50s Horsehide Leather Car Coat Jacket Double Zip Windproof | eBay

Crafted from high-quality horsehide with a textured finish on the arms and back. Excellent condition with minimal signs of wear, rare for this leather quality. - Features: Windproof, Horsehide Leather.

www.ebay.com

 

[photo2u]

The cut, the design, the strap, the buckles, the collar…everything really.

I see, I understand you.
I must point out this jacket has a particular FRONT POCKETS construction method that I have only observed in CSC.
This method I have not seen used by AR before. The jacket in question has features in some jacket made by AR such as the full back and the strap adjustments in the sleeves. However, CSC produced brand (sportclad and others) used the construction method at the front pocket that I have never seen used by other companies. This front pocket double row of stitching. It is a very noticeable and desirable feature that most makers do not incorporate to their garments because of the labor intensity. I have repaired several jackets that do not benefit from this design. In fact, I am currently repairing a cape skin 1940s beauty.

Here is the jacket in question

Here is a CSC Californian.

Via Tmitchell59 famous Escape from NY

Very similar jacket to the one in question in brown and upper zipper. Courtesy from our friends at Vintage Jacket Forum.

Iconic Capeskin Californian Via Manuel Cozar
https://www.instagram.com/p/CvZOvFQooBe/?img_index=1

Capeskin Repair at the heavy used areas. I am repairing this for a local collector friend of mine. Will remove some Capeskin from the upper pocket and will very carefully glue and stitch the leather in the inner part of the repair so that only a very small repairs holes will show. This is one of the old school methods used back in the day, when this repair was very common.

Perhaps is a Californian made for AR?