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Please help ID this cafe racer

Gamma68

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I came across this unlabeled CR today at a vintage clothing store and I'm curious about what brand it might be.

It has a distinct wind flap that rises above the top of the main zipper. YKK zips throughout. The front zip pull is on the left-hand side, which could indicate it's Canadian or British. The lining pattern is also distinct. The leather is lighter like a vintage Brooks and somewhat shiny.

These aren't the best photos but they were my best option in the store.

Any ideas?
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Gamma68

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Damn, you guys are good with the IDs.

Ah, Brimaco. Yep, looks like they used a similar wind flap that you can leave up or fold under (like the one pictured below that is known to be a Brimaco).

Is British Cycle Leathers the same company?

Would Bristol be another possibility? The same store had a Bristol hanging nearby.

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Damn, you guys are good with the IDs.

Ah, Brimaco. Yep, looks like they used a similar wind flap that you can leave up or fold under (like the one pictured below that is known to be a Brimaco).

Is British Cycle Leathers the same company?

Would Bristol be another possibility? The same store had a Bristol hanging nearby.

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If I remember correctly, Brimaco became British Cycle so yeah, they're basically the same company. I think they just switched the name, the jackets were produced at the same place. Bristol was making very similar jackets at the time though I don't know anything about them. Could be Bristol, too. It was the Masco / LL kinda deal all the way.

It's a nice jacket, whatever it is.
 

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