Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[SinSir]

$60 Cal. Needs a little work but looks good.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/174144668833

Whoever got it, nice score!

 

[nick123]

Went to all of my antique haunts in search of some to-be jacket today. A few years ago there was a store with a few Schotts and Vansons, among others. Couldn't find it for my life. A mirage?

 

[regius]

I'll post pics asap, might take a few days so I'll better quote you again.

I gotta check on the nipped waist. Mine starts with a form-fitting chest, so it doesn't feel roomy. I'm 37.5" chest, 30" waist and I generally need to cinch the side straps of a standard pattern Aero 30s HB like two thirds (if size 36) or all the way (if size 38).

So I would say the non-cinchable Levis x Aero Rockabilly needs a trim fit from the start to feel well-fitted on an athletic frame. The current Rockafella on the other hand works pretty much like a regular Aero 30s HB except that you either use the one extra button to nip in the waist, or you don't. Nothing in between.

The armskye feels similar to a standard Aero 30s HB (30s HB, Sunburst, Dustbowl, all of which are the same basic pattern). Maybe a little better but not as high as the Premium 30s HB.

I agree with Aero's assessment that the Rockabilli/Rockafella pattern was probably meant for textile jackets only (whipcord, cavalry twill or other hardwearing stuff). Originals of a similar design turn up every now and then, sometimes two-tones as well. But it does wear nicely in the shape of a softer midweight leather such as the one they used for the collab.

Rabbit, did you get a chance to post pictures of your Rockefella, and thanks a lot for the input on fit. The Rockafella just looks completely out of the box from other Aero's jackets and the elaborate front and collar looks great. I really wish they could switch up the collar shape on other HB jackets from time to time.

 

[regius]

I wonder when the "four pocket" style, halfbelt biker jacket will be back in fashion again. There were a lot of them in the 60s, Fidelty, Schott, Lesco, https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-60...741329?hash=item3b3edd0011:g:5Y4AAOSwgZtd-wu5

 

[regius]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vtg-60s-Ta...9:g:944AAOSws19ZgQLY:sc:UPSGround!10573!US!-1

 

[Rabbit]

Rabbit, did you get a chance to post pictures of your Rockefella, and thanks a lot for the input on fit. The Rockafella just looks completely out of the box from other Aero's jackets and the elaborate front and collar looks great. I really wish they could switch up the collar shape on other HB jackets from time to time.

Werkin' on it. I'm basically either at work or exercise or recuperate from either. But working on it.

I agree about the Aero collar choices. I'm a great fan of their work and I love wearing these jackets, but it seems to me that many of their models just consist of basic patterns that are put together in different combinations of a few select collar styles, certain back panels and certain front panels, rather than one-off designs that are unique to one model from top to bottom.

It's the same with Aero construction (stitching, folding) of their civilian jackets. Same construction no matter what decade. Practical and highly durable, yes. Variety, less so.

 

[SinSir]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/153784750143

 

[SinSir]

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/114044339155

Thurlow. I've been talking to the seller. He seems like a stand up guy but the cut isn't going to work for me. He offered it to me for $150 with a money back if it doesn't fit.

Here's the measurements:

P2P 21
Shoulders 22
Sleeves 24
Jacket from bottom of collar hem 21.75 front, didn't get the back
Width across the bottom 19
Bicep 7

 

[Bennarion]

I stuck this up for sale here.

These are awesome jackets. Great deal. Just wanna leave it here.

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/thr...black-21oz-denim-rider-42.99490/#post-2628206

 

[jonbuilder]

Nice larger size grains staring bid $170 with BIN

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Grais-Hors...653317?hash=item1ce0ec1805:g:ffQAAOSw09peBmnb

 

[Jumper]

Vanson weighing in at an impressive 8 lbs...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/114049886767

 

[Jumper]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vanson-Leather-Cafe-Racer-Motorcycle-Jacket-Size-M-Black/283702200047

 

[Jumper]

Needs a little bit o' love...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Sc...rcycle-Jacket-Mens-Size-44-Biker/283334192610

 

[SinSir]

Vanson weighing in at an impressive 8 lbs...
https://www.ebay.com/itm/114049886767

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

 

[Jumper]

AMF needing some lining help, but a lovely hide...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-60...-Motorcycle-Bomber-Jacket-Size-M/193278730152

 

[Jumper]

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

Well, all I know is what's in the listing, so take it with a grain of salt, I guess.

 

[Jumper]

Looks like just a stock warning, but there may be an odor issue???

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-60...Leather-Motorcycle-Jacket-Size-M/193279979574

 

[Jumper]

GBP 69 ($90 US) BIN plus shipping, with offer. It's maybe kissed some pavement.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-60...rcycle-Jacket-Size-40-Ace-Patina/193271065296

 

[SteveFord]

Looks like just a stock warning, but there may be an odor issue???

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-60...Leather-Motorcycle-Jacket-Size-M/193279979574

Barely reeks of cat wee, seldom attracts large swarms of flies, FREE SHIPPING!

 

[Jumper]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-SC...CLE-BIKER-LEATHER-JACKET-SIZE-44/283646737808