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    Assistance please - Californian California Sportswear horsehide leather jacket half belt 30s 40s?

    Thank you all for the great information! It is very much appreciated.
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    Assistance please - Californian California Sportswear horsehide leather jacket half belt 30s 40s?

    The liner is in fantastic condition, possibly relined. I am no tailor, but considering the sleeves contain the same material as the body, it seems it would be a complicated job. That is great information about the zipper, and totally correct. Here are photos. It appears to have 3 "dots" and the...
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    Assistance please - Californian California Sportswear horsehide leather jacket half belt 30s 40s?

    Hello all, Can anyone tell me more about this jacket? I am specifically curious about the approx year of manufacture. I assume this jacket is from the 1930s-1940s? Would that be correct? The Californian label is blue with a green mountain range and states Selected Horsehide. It has a main...
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    FS- 1950's BRITISH LEATHER CYCLE JACKET sz 38/40

    I am afraid it will be too long for me. I am 5' 6". It is hell because I have to pass on a lot of nice jackets due to the sleeve and body length. Good luck and thanks.
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    FS- 1950's BRITISH LEATHER CYCLE JACKET sz 38/40

    Height please That is a nice jacket. It may just fit me. How tall are you? Thanks!
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    40s – 50s leather horsehide(?) jacket

    Real leather? Gents, As far as the Fonz jackets of the 1970s goes...I will still consider one, but I believe you are correct with the advice of pursuing a 40s-50s vintage jacket. I believe that will be a better "fit" for me. Shiloh mentioned that the Fonz jackets may not have been real...
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    40s – 50s leather horsehide(?) jacket

    Thank you again gentlemen. This is all good advice. I am learning more and more as the days go by. Thats a nice Jacket Mike. Black really does look sharp!
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    40s – 50s leather horsehide(?) jacket

    Great advice on sizing. I will keep that in mind as my search continues. The Aero Happy Days jacket you mentioned is the style I am looking for. If I cant find vintage 40s-50s, I may have to got the Aero route. I like dark brown, but have to admit that Aero Happy Days would look really nice...
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    40s – 50s leather horsehide(?) jacket

    Hello, I am new to this forum and forums in general so please excuse any possible mistakes until I learn the process. I am looking for a 40s – 50s leather jacket. The style is very similar to the 1970s Cooper “The Fonz” jacket with slash front pockets, knit cuffs and waist, no wind flap over...

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