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FS: Rainbow Country Ponyboy leather jacket Tobacco Brown Sz 38

Geekrobot

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Asking $950 via PayPal F&F, Venmo, or Zelle -- shipping included via UPS in the USA.
Also on ebay for invoice / international shipment.

Up for sale is a beautiful Rainbow Country Ponyboy jacket in tobacco brown Shinki horsehide.

This jacket is from top tier jacket company Rainbow Country. Supposedly the house brand of Freewheelers and co., RC makes some really nice pieces. This Ponyboy is absolutely gorgeous, by far my favorite that they offer. It is based off a 40s sports coat design. Made in Japan.

It is cut from a substantial Shinki horsehide. The lining is a nice cream oatmeal colored satiny material.

Overall, the jacket is in good condition. I am the second owner. I bought it secondhand from Japan, and am the second owner.

There are some small scratches and patina developing, and there is some fraying on the bottom of the pin side zipper tape. I used a touch of Dritz Fray Check to help seal that. The main zip is a little finicky; This is a fairly common thing with RC jackets, as noted on some forums like Fedora Lounge. It zips totally fine when laid flat, but sometimes I have to really carefully zip it up when putting it on myself, otherwise the bottom teeth don't engage. I attribute this to the jacket being maybe one size small for me, so I believe it will not be problem for a slimmer owner, but in the spirit of full disclosure, I wanted to note the issue. As you can see in the photos, the zipper does close properly when correctly aligned. The price reflects this quirkiness as well.

There is also a light stain on the bottom of the inside lining, this is pictured. The size tag print has worn off, but it's a 38.

Other than that, no smells or holes or tears. There are small nicks and lots of patina. Tons of life left on this jacket.

It has been used, so please review the photos to ensure the condition and measurements will suit you.

Measurements:

Pit to pit: 52 cm

Hem: 50 cm

Sleeve: 59 cm

Length: 64.5 cm in front, with a 60 cm back

Size 38

That said, please note that this jacket is sold as is, no returns, so please ask any questions before bidding or buying. Thanks!

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Geekrobot

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Yes, the sleeves length measurement (and frankly, kinda all the measurements) on the Ponyboy can be misleading.

I usually wear a 38 - 40 jacket, have a few 36s as well. I'm 5ft 8in and 165 lbs. This jacket fits very comfortably, but tight enough in the belly that the main zip doesn't have a ton of room. The sleeves come to slightly higher than my wrist bone. I think the chest width, sleeve / cuff width, pleated back, and sort of hourglass shape of this jacket makes it roomier / boxier than the size tag would let on.

That said, I usually look for a sleeve measurement of about 63.5cm, but these sleeves weren't as short as they sound. It's doable at my height / weight and was actually very comfy, but I think a 40 would be ideal. Someone with less of a dadbod would probably fit this perfectly. I also think the larger size also adds size to the already large lapels on this jacket, so the 38 looked great on me if I do say so myself.
 

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Got some fit pics and measurements.
The shoulder straight across the back from seam to seam is 45cm. The center pleat allows it to expand a few cm to about 47cm - 48 I think. Jacket can be zipped over this midweight flannel.

I'm 5ft 8in 165lbs for reference. Jackets from 36 - 40 fit me depending on the model and cut.

In terms of other jackets, I'm a small to medium in Schott, a 38 in Lewis Leathers (or 40 in their Japanese Tight fit), a 40 in the RMC J24 old fit BJ9111, 40 in my RMC Buco J82.
 

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Geekrobot

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bump! One more drop to $850 shipped in the USA via PP F&F -- I think beyond this price, I might keep this beauty.
 

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Thanks for your interest. I'd taken this off market briefly to get the zipper fixed with Dena, which has now been replaced by a bigger and higher quality Talon zipper.

I'd still be willing to sell if anyone is interested, but at this point I'd be firm at my all in price with the cost of the repair, $1150 + shipping. Thanks!
 
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Geekrobot

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Bumping this as the jacket zipper has been repaired by Dena, with a matching beefier Talon zipper. If anyone is interested, asking $1100 shipped in the USA via PPFF, which is what i have in it with free shipping. Please see earlier pics and measurements in this thread for other details and photos.

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Will repost this with more pics of the fixed zipper, but bumping it up again for now to gauge interest.
 

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