Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[Carlos840]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Star-Glove-Cal-Leathers-Jacket-Crown-Zips-Mens-Size-40/164609528407?hash=item26537e1257:g:jUsAAOSwLndf6Lp3&LH_ItemCondition=3000|10

No 10 Sprung crown zippers on the sleeves!
I had never seen that, that's mega overkill but awesome.

 

[JMax]

No 10 Sprung crown zippers on the sleeves!
I had never seen that, that's mega overkill but awesome.

I was going to say that this here is your jacket, but then saw that blasphemous YKK lol. Are you still on the hunt for a SG/Cal?

 

[Pandemic]

What’s wrong with ykk zippers?

 

[Claybertrand]

I just saw this video. A sampling of half belts.

Awesome video Terry!!! Thanks for posting!!! That Sportclad is cool but I lean toward that Californian!!!!!!!!!!!!! Really nice find in great condition. Fits you a bit longer but it looks great man. I need to post a photo collage or video with my Half Belts!!!!

I'll be eager to see your New Years Sale offerings as always!!!

Happy Holidays man!!

 

[Claybertrand]

Sunburst halfbelt. Beautiful hh. Does anyone know who the maker is?
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https://m.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-a...cke-aus-den-1930er-jahren/1566397693-160-3528

Pretty sure this is English or Canadian made. Lightning Zippers generally point in the direction of those two countries of origin. I have never seen a jacket like this one. It IS cool. I think its overpriced for a jacket with no label. But it looks cool.

 

[Marc mndt]

What’s wrong with ykk zippers?

They're not period correct.

 

[Pandemic]

They're not period correct.

Gotcha. Thanks!

 

[Claybertrand]

No 10 Sprung crown zippers on the sleeves!
I had never seen that, that's mega overkill but awesome.

This jacket likely had Spring Crowns all the way around. Main was replaced with a YKK. I have never seen those zips on sleeves!!!!! Very hard to come by in any form. Crazy to see them as sleeve zips.

 

[Monitor]

Say what you will about RRL but this looks righteously cool. I'd rock this sooner than any actual repro.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Polo-Ral...mber-Jacket-Size-L-vintage-Pilot/184599455195

 

[Carlos840]

I was going to say that this here is your jacket, but then saw that blasphemous YKK lol. Are you still on the hunt for a SG/Cal?

Yep, i have one coming but i am pretty sure sleeves will be short on me, it also has YKK zippers...
It already has a buyer if it is too short for me.

 

[JMax]

Yep, i have one coming but i am pretty sure sleeves will be short on me, it also has YKK zippers...
It already has a buyer if it is too short for me.

Hopefully it’s one of the early Cals, so you can fully experience the “LW” of the 50s.

I just saw a russet LW B2 in a 44 for sale on eBay. It’s calling me, but I went on a mini-spree the past week and need to chill. Not to mention the ungodly amount of Xmas gifts I always am required to buy to comply with social protocol.

 

[Monitor]

Hopefully it’s one of the early Cals, so you can fully experience the “LW” of the 50s.

90's Cal destroys everything in its path. That naked leather made my LW seem like Brooks next to it. I still had the on I bought from JJ when LW arrived and the hide might've been twice as thick on the Cal.

 

[Carlos840]

Hopefully it’s one of the early Cals, so you can fully experience the “LW” of the 50s.

I just saw a russet LW B2 in a 44 for sale on eBay. It’s calling me, but I went on a mini-spree the past week and need to chill. Not to mention the ungodly amount of Xmas gifts I always am required to buy to comply with social protocol.

Dude, that's a beautiful jacket, you know you need it!
And a great price too...

The cal is a later one unfortunately:

 

[Monitor]

I mean, look at this...

 

[Claybertrand]

One of the cooler Sears Leather Shop jackets I have seen........ size 40 ... too small for my BODY BY TAMALE frame.....

https://poshmark.com/listing/Vintage-Sears-suede-jacket-5cff359eaa7ed3a4b5705a82

 

[JMax]

90's Cal destroys everything in its path. That naked leather made my LW seem like Brooks next to it. I still had the on I bought from JJ when LW arrived and the hide might've been twice as thick on the Cal.

Absolutely. Also on my short list of “ if it fits, do not hesitate and bin that MFer” jackets.

 

[Claybertrand]

Excellent Graining on this low priced Goat. THIS is what makes goatskin cool to me. Not sure of the quality of this maker as I have not handled a McGregor before. I just like the grain here. Too small for me.................

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-50...972810?hash=item3ff081b84a:g:uygAAOSwMQ5euwEv

 

[Kubatu]

If you ever decide to get one of these colorful racers let me know, I'll find you a good one. Leather on some of these German ones can be like twice as thick as anything US made, except maybe Natal.

These for example are very well made and incredibly heavy. Just pure quality...
https://www.ebay.de/itm/Polo-Lederj...Jacket-Echtleder-Size-52-L-LJ424/372636276819

If you ever come across some of the nicer heavy European jackets in a US size 38, I'd be interested in taking a look. No need to search just on my account, though, since I'm not sure how serious I am about buying of them yet. I liked the blue Harro you listed awhile back, but it was a bit too big.

 

[JMax]

Dude, that's a beautiful jacket, you know you need it!
And a great price too...

The cal is a later one unfortunately:

Still amazing. I hope you like it as much as I like Cals.

 

[marker2037]

What’s wrong with ykk zippers?

They're not period correct.

Quality-wise, nothing. There is a reason they have been around since 1934.