... or it could be a big fan of the brand, or somebody who looked at it compared to a new price anything else, or who just liked the jacket and doesn't know about A2s, or... hard to say.
Rarity, I guess. Like a Patrick Eggle guitar...
As to bike jackets, the only reason I'd think twice about riding in an Aero would be lack of CE armour pads. There are folks who wear an armour underlayer underneath them, though, or who prefer to ride sans armour. THe Aero hide would be fine in the slide...
I’ve got to admit that is a beautiful jacket. And from what I know of the Vanson Horsehide jackets made in the late 90s and early 2000’s they are very special and they don’t come up for sale that often.
Interesting company, always thought it was a shame they didn't get more attention. Always half-way fancied one of the Fret King Esprits with the single p90, too.
I suppose it also in part - as least for those choice of design - comes down to whether someone wants an A2 that's as accurate and specific as possible, or a vaguely, Schottish, flying-type jacket...
I've always had a wild notion of getting someone to build me an A2 that's totally historically accurate - save for the discrete addition of armours pockets. A Macqueen A2, but with a bit of added security. Only thing is, Iwouldn't be able to affod the vintage Triumph to go with it...
My favorite electric guitar is a 2018 Gibson SG Junior with the single P90 pickup. I find it so much easier to dial-in the tone I like and it doesn’t seem like it’s missing anything for lack of a second pickup.
