Swedish Tanker Jackets

[Spitfire]

Nothing beats a nice pair of "LEDERHOSEN"lol

 

[Speedster]

Made by ?ñ S B ?ñrebro Sport & Bilekipering

 

[Speedster]

Nothing beats a nice pair of "LEDERHOSEN"lol

Yearh. Beer festivals in the winter is not a problem with theselol

Not much use for them at the moment. But they were perfect back in my motorcycling days and back when driving cars with top down most of the year.

 

[John Lever]

I have just bought one from ebay. It's so similar to the one I already have that I have decided not to keep it. It's marked size 50, but because of the loose design it will fit a US size 44 easily. If anyone is interested here is a link. It goes on ebay tonight.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=330089186332&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=014
John

 

[Flieger]

Sorry to kick this old topic back up again but I thought you might like to know that a repro of the Swedish army biker jacket (and pants) is availiable here --->LINK

Jacket price: US$300

/Flieger

 

[John Lever]

Thanks for the link. I can't understand Swedish unfortunately.
It's a shame it has side handwarmer pockets unlike originals.
John

 

[Flieger]

I'm happy to translate any Swedish you might need dechiffered.

Ooops! I didn't see the handwarmer pockets on that repro. Oh well, I guess bikers has grown a bit soft in the last 50 years.

Flieger

 

[John Lever]

OK, thanks. do they give an option for a 'without hand warmer pockets' ?
Also what type is the leather ?
Thanks,John

 

[Flieger]

John, the jacket is made from cowhide but they don't give the option of having the jacket without the side warmer pockets... sorry.

Flieger

 

[green papaya]

looks like something from the movie "ROCKETEER"

 

[John Lever]

Thanks for the translation. I have three of these. A black, a very dark brown and a russet. I think they are all very thick goatskin although I have been told that some jackets are Elk hide.
I suppose they are similar to the 'Rocketeer' jacket. But I think they are even more stylish and practical with the large map pocket and wrap over front. The cut is very generous due to the 'batwing' design.
John

 

[Dinerman]

A 1980s French fashion copy of a 1940s/1950s Swedish design using WWI American iconography for the brand/label. Made from very heavy two tone black and gray cowhide suede.

 

[navetsea]

these jackets look post apocalyptic design. really cool when totally buttoned up.

 

[Dinerman]

 

[Dinerman]

 

[Vespizzare]

With the bib effect, it reminds me of the jacket in "Rocketeer." I know leather doesn't provide warmth per se, still I bet this design really works on cold air hitting the chest. The jacket underneath closes in the center the regular way.

 

[John Lever]

Wish I'd never sold mine

 

[tonypaj]

Wish I'd never sold mine

I wish you had sold your leather one to me. I have one these green ones...

 

[John Lever]

I know where it is....

 

[tonypaj]

Where?

I assume it is not available. Just for my curiosity