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Grail find: 1950s Buco J-24L

mendelboaz

One Too Many
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1,238
Location
The Netherlands
It's safe to say my leather jacket journey is over. Thanks to the wonderful Finds and Deals thread, and the eBay link posted by @Coriu, I somehow managed to score a vintage Buco J-24L from (I'm guessing) the 1950s, in steerhide and in my size (40), for a mere $255 plus shipping. The seller only wanted to ship to the United States, however, but thanks to @handymike this jacket was able to make its way over to the Netherlands.

As soon as the jacket reached my doorstep, all the dreams I had when I started out on this leather jacket collecting hobby and my eyes first landed on pictures of the Buco J-24, were fulfilled. The Buco J-24 has, in my eyes, always been the most iconic and quintessential 1950s motorcycle jacket, and actually owning one someday seemed like something too outrageous to actually happen. Needless to say I'm still having a hard time believing this bad boy is actually hanging in my house.

Now for picture time. A huge thanks to @Marc mndt for helping me give this jacket a fresh coat of Urad leather conditioner, I had a blast watching you joyfully giving this jacket the care that it needed. It looks a lot better now! This jacket is a teacore lover's dream.

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Marc mndt

I'll Lock Up
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6,797
I was totally blown away by this jacket. Not because if its construction quality though. Pretty much every German mc jacket from the same era I've handled was better made. Then what exactly blew me away? These are the three things that are absolutely awesome about this jacket:

1) Leather. Awesome patina obviously. The hide is very dense without being stiff. Perfect temper.

2) Pattern. The best patterns make the weight of a heavy jacket disappear the moment you put it on. And that is exactly what this Buco does. Great ease of movement as well. My ELMC Roadstar is bigger and lighter than the Buco, yet the Buco feels more comfortable to wear.

3) Design. I don't think I have to explain this one.

What do I not like about this jacket?

It's not mine.

Awesome find and deal @mendelboaz . Congrats.
 

Salmosalar

A-List Customer
Messages
414
It's safe to say my leather jacket journey is over. Thanks to the wonderful Finds and Deals thread, and the eBay link posted by @Coriu, I somehow managed to score a vintage Buco J-24L from (I'm guessing) the 1950s, in steerhide and in my size (40), for a mere $255 plus shipping. The seller only wanted to ship to the United States, however, but thanks to @handymike this jacket was able to make its way over to the Netherlands.

As soon as the jacket reached my doorstep, all the dreams I had when I started out on this leather jacket collecting hobby and my eyes first landed on pictures of the Buco J-24, were fulfilled. The Buco J-24 has, in my eyes, always been the most iconic and quintessential 1950s motorcycle jacket, and actually owning one someday seemed like something too outrageous to actually happen. Needless to say I'm still having a hard time believing this bad boy is actually hanging in my house.

Now for picture time. A huge thanks to @Marc mndt for helping me give this jacket a fresh coat of Urad leather conditioner, I had a blast watching you joyfully giving this jacket the care that it needed. It looks a lot better now! This jacket is a teacore lover's dream.

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Amazing! Your Grail Quest is over!
 
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17,105
Location
Chicago
Unheard of price in this day and age! Really nice jacket and it fits you to the nuts. Can’t beat an original. Many have tried. Well done. Simply superb!
 

Carlos840

I'll Lock Up
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4,920
Location
London
That's a really nice jacket, and a perfect fit!
I am seeing a lot of busted seams on this jacke though, i really hope it isn't a sign the thread is weak and it doesn't get worst if you really wear it a lot.
 

TooManyHatsOnlyOneHead

Call Me a Cab
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2,273
That's a really nice jacket, and a perfect fit!
I am seeing a lot of busted seams on this jacke though, i really hope it isn't a sign the thread is weak and it doesn't get worst if you really wear it a lot.
most likely cotton thread. Had the same issue with my 1950s Cal. Just breaks down over time. Obviously in the hands of a good tailor, should be able to reinforce the stress points with a blended thread and will last another good 50 years.
 

BloodEagle

A-List Customer
Messages
435
Location
UK
You're smiling in those pics, and so you should be - looks fantastic, fits great, the patina is perfect and the very agreeable price is the icing on the cake. Well done that man.
 

AbbaDatDeHat

I'll Lock Up
Messages
8,638
It's safe to say my leather jacket journey is over. Thanks to the wonderful Finds and Deals thread, and the eBay link posted by @Coriu, I somehow managed to score a vintage Buco J-24L from (I'm guessing) the 1950s, in steerhide and in my size (40), for a mere $255 plus shipping. The seller only wanted to ship to the United States, however, but thanks to @handymike this jacket was able to make its way over to the Netherlands.

As soon as the jacket reached my doorstep, all the dreams I had when I started out on this leather jacket collecting hobby and my eyes first landed on pictures of the Buco J-24, were fulfilled. The Buco J-24 has, in my eyes, always been the most iconic and quintessential 1950s motorcycle jacket, and actually owning one someday seemed like something too outrageous to actually happen. Needless to say I'm still having a hard time believing this bad boy is actually hanging in my house.

Now for picture time. A huge thanks to @Marc mndt for helping me give this jacket a fresh coat of Urad leather conditioner, I had a blast watching you joyfully giving this jacket the care that it needed. It looks a lot better now! This jacket is a teacore lover's dream.

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tNguIrZ.jpg


6pYuU7W.jpg


yb1JKo2.jpg


JPFpYw7.jpg


JFsGf3Q.jpg


5IdVVOJ.jpg


BxZb85u.jpg
You’re there!!
Class act to the helpers!
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tmitchell59

I'll Lock Up
Messages
7,462
Location
Illinois
Very nice Buco! and an Excellent presentation! I am a bit ashamed as I think this came from my home town in Illinois?

You wear it well and you got a great deal. The Buco Steerhide really browns up.
 

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