AeroFan's Spring Jacket Purge Sale!

[AeroFan_07]

Hello FL friends, I am clearing out some stock that I just have not taken to, or it does not fit correctly, or maybe it's just time for something new. What I am starting with listed below will not be all of it. Also, I will be making some other threads for Boots & Miscellaneous as well.

I'll provide a short description in this post of the jackets I have listed below, then I'll provide the details in each individual post. To save space & bandwidth, I'll just list the dimensions for each one. If you want photos of the dimensions, just DM me and I will supply them. All Prices will be shown as shipped CONUS - for these items, I will also ship internationally, but at actual cost.

First four on offer:

-- Banana Republic Cowhide Cafe Racer "L"

-- Walter Dyer Collared CR - Vintage Brown ~ 42

-- Branded Crosszip - 46

-- Vent Tech Straight zip - 42

Without further ado - let's get to it...

 

[AeroFan_07]

Banana Republic Cafe Racer - Tag Size Large. This is a nice jacket from the late 1990's. It was made in China, out of a flexible, pebbled grain cowhide that is substantial for a "mall" brand jacket. I believe it had very little use for most of its life prior to my ownership. Still has not seen much use, although I would put it on and wear it to the gym, on errands, etc and it worked well. Blackened brass hardware that all works very well, no stains, rips, tears of odors. Light leather scent. Clean, tasteful Cafe Racer.

Asking $85 shipped CONUS - Pay Pal ($85 net to me).

Dimensions:
Pit to pit - 23.5"
Sleeve - 25"
Shoulder - 19"
Back - 25"
Waist - 21"
Down zipper base of collar to hem - 23"

Photos:

 

[AeroFan_07]

Next up is the vintage Walter Dyer I recently picked up. This is from the 1960's, has the original Walter Dyer long, narrow leather tag, and a quilted lining. This is a 4-pocket Cafe Racer with a shirt collar that snaps down. The dark brown leather on this jacket is spectacular, perfectly broken in and still very supple and flexible. Please see photos of details. There are two pin holes on each side of the collar, that are barely noticeable (see photos). The quilted lining is mostly in good repair, aside from some wear-through spots at the ends of the sleeves and in some of the wear points inside. All pockets are intact, and the handwarmer pockets are leather lined. Hardware is all brass Talon and #5 in size, all works well. Collar snaps down. I do want to let the prospective buyer know this jacket has a pretty strong "vintage" odor - something between a cedar chest and a campfire. No mildew scent, no mold and it's in clean condition aside from the smell. This is a jacket I wish fit me better!

Asking $170 shipped CONUS - PayPal - ($170 net to me)

Dimensions:
Pit to Pit - 23"
Waist - 20.5"
Sleeve - 24"
Back - 23"
Shoulders (Very hard to obtain, due to the action back design) Apx - 19"
Down zipper collar to hem - 21.75"

Photos:

 

[AeroFan_07]

Next up is a very clean, well-kept Branded Crosszip cowhide jacket. This jacket is only missing the zip in lining; it is in very clean order otherwise. It's a solid mid-weight leather jacket, not as heavy as some of their "Orchard M/C" offerings. "Branded" is on the main zipper pull and "46" inside, no main tag (was on the zip out liner, apparently). Like many of their early jackets, this one has colorful flannel pocket bags, and each one is a little different from the others. These are also all clean and with not holes or tears. No Odors - just a light leather scent. This jacket actually fits me very well; however I just do not find myself reaching for it all that much. There is also a soft-leather belt that comes with this jacket, I have never used it personally. All zippers and snaps work as intended.

Asking $185 Shipped CONUS - PayPal ($185 net to me)

Dimensions -- tag size 46
Pit to Pit - 23"
Back - 25.5"
Waist - 20.75"
Shoulder - Apx - 19.5"
Torso - shoulder to hem - 25"
Sleeve - 26"

Photos -

 

[AeroFan_07]

Last of the first round is a Vent-Tech Motorcycle-rider's jacket in cowhide leather. This jacket is a very functional rider's jacket, with solid double-layer leather over protective pads (fixed, not removable, it appears) at the shoulders and elbows that extends through the forearms to the wrist. Accordion side panels, and several adjustable straps inside a snug fit. Had I been wearing this jacket when I fell of my bicycle in September, I likely would not have fractured my wrist. Only a couple months late!

This jacket is clean and also well kept - no odors at all. The snap-out lining is intact and clean, and it does offer a decent amount of warmth, however, do understand this jacket is really a warm-weather riding jacket. The venting design is very effective here. It's a bit too snug for me to wear it as a winter jacket, (Tag size of 42), had it been larger I'd keep it for a year-round option.

Price -- Well -"Free" - just PayPal me $20 to ship it to you - CONUS only

I'd just like to see it used and maybe help protect someone on their bike (pedal, electric or gas-powered)

Dimensions - Tag size 42 Long
Pit to pit - 21.25"
Shoulders (apx) - 18.25"
Sleeve - 26.5"
Back - 29"
Down zipper - 23.5"

Photos -

 

[FlatCap99]

Next up is the vintage Walter Dyer I recently picked up. This is from the 1960's, has the original Walter Dyer long, narrow leather tag, and a quilted lining. This is a 4-pocket Cafe Racer with a shirt collar that snaps down. The dark brown leather on this jacket is spectacular, perfectly broken in and still very supple and flexible. Please see photos of details. There are two pin holes on each side of the collar, that are barely noticeable (see photos). The quilted lining is mostly in good repair, aside from some wear-through spots at the ends of the sleeves and in some of the wear points inside. All pockets are intact, and the handwarmer pockets are leather lined. Hardware is all brass Talon and #5 in size, all works well. Collar snaps down. I do want to let the prospective buyer know this jacket has a pretty strong "vintage" odor - something between a cedar chest and a campfire. No mildew scent, no mold and it's in clean condition aside from the smell. This is a jacket I wish fit me better!

Asking $170 shipped CONUS - PayPal - ($170 net to me)

Dimensions:
Pit to Pit - 23"
Waist - 20.5"
Sleeve - 24"
Back - 23"
Shoulders (Very hard to obtain, due to the action back design) Apx - 19"
Down zipper collar to hem - 21.75"

Photos:
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The color on this is really cool.

 

[technicolor yawn]

Last of the first round is a Vent-Tech Motorcycle-rider's jacket in cowhide leather. This jacket is a very functional rider's jacket, with solid double-layer leather over protective pads (fixed, not removable, it appears) at the shoulders and elbows that extends through the forearms to the wrist. Accordion side panels, and several adjustable straps inside a snug fit. Had I been wearing this jacket when I fell of my bicycle in September, I likely would not have fractured my wrist. Only a couple months late!

This jacket is clean and also well kept - no odors at all. The snap-out lining is intact and clean, and it does offer a decent amount of warmth, however, do understand this jacket is really a warm-weather riding jacket. The venting design is very effective here. It's a bit too snug for me to wear it as a winter jacket, (Tag size of 42), had it been larger I'd keep it for a year-round option.

Price -- Well -"Free" - just PayPal me $20 to ship it to you - CONUS only

I'd just like to see it used and maybe help protect someone on their bike (pedal, electric or gas-powered)

Dimensions - Tag size 42 Long
Pit to pit - 21.25"
Shoulders (apx) - 18.25"
Sleeve - 26.5"
Back - 29"
Down zipper - 23.5"

Photos -
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I'll gladly take you up on this one! The measurements look perfect for me and seems like a fantastic fit for the spring riding season.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Vent-Tech spoken for pending funds

 

[JKTman]

Hello,
Is the Banana Republic jacket color black or gray ?

 

[AeroFan_07]

It's black.

 

[AeroFan_07]

Next up is the vintage Walter Dyer I recently picked up. This is from the 1960's, has the original Walter Dyer long, narrow leather tag, and a quilted lining. This is a 4-pocket Cafe Racer with a shirt collar that snaps down. The dark brown leather on this jacket is spectacular, perfectly broken in and still very supple and flexible. Please see photos of details. There are two pin holes on each side of the collar, that are barely noticeable (see photos). The quilted lining is mostly in good repair, aside from some wear-through spots at the ends of the sleeves and in some of the wear points inside. All pockets are intact, and the handwarmer pockets are leather lined. Hardware is all brass Talon and #5 in size, all works well. Collar snaps down. I do want to let the prospective buyer know this jacket has a pretty strong "vintage" odor - something between a cedar chest and a campfire. No mildew scent, no mold and it's in clean condition aside from the smell. This is a jacket I wish fit me better!

Asking $170 shipped CONUS - PayPal - ($170 net to me)

Dimensions:
Pit to Pit - 23"
Waist - 20.5"
Sleeve - 24"
Back - 23"
Shoulders (Very hard to obtain, due to the action back design) Apx - 19"
Down zipper collar to hem - 21.75"

Photos:
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This Walter-Dyer is now with my buddy in Illinois, so I do not have it for sale any longer.