Finds and Deals - Leather Jacket Edition

[MotionDesign]

I apologize for spamming this thread, but I wanted to update you on my experience with purchasing the Taubers jacket from Ametora.

The jacket is fantastic and fits surprisingly well, with the dimensions of 25" PtoP and 25" length being quite accurate. Shipping was complimentary and swift. My only critiques are the unmentioned cut in the back panel and the damaged zipper insertion pin. However, I'm looking forward to turning these issues into a fun repair project. A big thank you to @Batoidea for sharing this find and deal. If we ever meet, I owe you a chalice of fine beer.

 

[Will Zach]

I apologize for spamming this thread, but I wanted to update you on my experience with purchasing the Taubers jacket from Ametora.

The jacket is fantastic and fits surprisingly well, with the dimensions of 25" PtoP and 25" length being quite accurate. Shipping was complimentary and swift. My only critiques are the unmentioned cut in the back panel and the damaged zipper insertion pin. However, I'm looking forward to turning these issues into a fun repair project. A big thank you to @Batoidea for sharing this find and deal. If we ever meet, I owe you a chalice of fine beer.

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This jacket is soooo awesome. The cut, because it is sharp, will be easy to repair, almost invisible. The most robust way would be glue the "lips" of the cut together, and then get under the lining and glue a patch of leather on the other side. Rubber cement works well. It may hold without the back patch if in no-stress area. The insertion pin will be a bit trickier; @Leather Walker has good experience fixing those.

PS - a bit of a bad look on Ametora not mentioning the zipper (the cut they may have missed). I'd nicely ask for a few bucks back, since you like the jacket.

 

[MotionDesign]

This jacket is soooo awesome. The cut, because it is sharp, will be easy to repair, almost invisible. The most robust way would be glue the "lips" of the cut together, and then get under the lining and glue a patch of leather on the other side. Rubber cement works well. It may hold without the back patch if in no-stress area. The insertion pin will be a bit trickier; @Leather Walker has good experience fixing those.

PS - a bit of a bad look on Ametora not mentioning the zipper (the cut they may have missed). I'd nicely ask for a few bucks back, since you like the jacket.

Thank you Will! I'll look at the past threads for some guidance.

 

[Will Zach]

Thank you Will! I'll look at the past threads for some guidance.

I just realized I was giving advice to the Leather Alchemy thread OP!!!

LOL, you won't have trouble fixing the cut; keep us apprised on that and the zipper. The tape failure is all too common, but there are no easy solutions.

 

[Will Zach]

Spiegel, $450/offer

Vintage '50s or '60s Motorcycle Biker Steerhide Black Leather Jacket Spiegel | eBay

This is a 1950s or 1960s black steerhide motorcycle jacket made by Spiegel. The leather is very sturdy and heavy. It has been in storage for many years. It is in well-worn and well-loved condition.

www.ebay.com

I just got $275 offer from the seller. He will probably take $250.

For $250, a Spiegel is a screaming deal.

One of the best vintage jackets out there.

 

[photo2u]

I apologize for spamming this thread, but I wanted to update you on my experience with purchasing the Taubers jacket from Ametora.

The jacket is fantastic and fits surprisingly well, with the dimensions of 25" PtoP and 25" length being quite accurate. Shipping was complimentary and swift. My only critiques are the unmentioned cut in the back panel and the damaged zipper insertion pin. However, I'm looking forward to turning these issues into a fun repair project. A big thank you to @Batoidea for sharing this find and deal. If we ever meet, I owe you a chalice of fine beer.

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Your zipper can be repair. There is a good write up on the subject here. I will try that route first before thinking in a replacement.

 

[Leather Walker]

Al's Leather with padded elbows and shoulders, despite seller says this is a Cal. Very nice condition. $495 eBay

 

[Al 916]

Al's Leather with padded elbows and shoulders, despite seller says this is a Cal. Very nice condition. $495 eBay

Al's without the eps;

My one is a fun jacket. The fit is 'quirky' but perfect (crossed my mind too).
The hide on mine is also quirky.

If I found one in a good tea-core would I be tempted at that price? (which is really Cal money)
(I believe this should be a shout out to @Leather Walker 's beautiful padded Cal (in my size yes I would pay this money))

Out of the Al's I have had the QC is a bit 'varied' The best being questionably JLs, the worst (they can need treating gently (again, crossed my mind as well)).

 

[Biff42]

AMF Harley type 3 leather size 40:

 

[Biff42]

LA Sportogs size 44:

 

[Biff42]

Size 40 Aero:

 

[Biff42]

Uber for the bigger bois:

 

[Biff42]

Desert classic by Cal Sportswear

 

[TheOldFashioned]

Another one for the ladies, but a Find. Rodeo Sport Togs (Division of Seattle Woolen Co?):

https://www.ebay.com/itm/156155941545

 

[jchance]

JL 40

Johnson Leathers Cafe/Board Racer leather jacket w/liner 40, fits smaller | eBay

High quality, custom made in San Francisco racing jacket from Johnson Leathers. I believe it is steerhide. The jacket is armored in the shoulder and arms. The inner liner is ventilated as well.

www.ebay.com

 

[jchance]

Kahoe 36

Vintage 60s Kehoe Cowhide Cafe Racer Biker Patina Talon Zips Jacket Men’s Sz 36 | eBay

<p>• Scuffs & patina as shown</p><p>• Measurements provided in the pictures</p><p>• Fully functional</p>

www.ebay.com

 

[ragtime_joe]

Another one for the ladies, but a Find. Rodeo Sport Togs (Division of Seattle Woolen Co?):
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/156155941545

You can get basically the same one on Depop for $70.

https://www.depop.com/products/rema...-fringe/?moduleOrigin=recent_from_your_search

 

[STPmotor]

Kahoe 36

http://[URL]https://www.ebay.com/itm/156146455432

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already gone

 

[unhatted]

Size 38 Johnson in Belgium
€150
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Sadly it got taken down a day before the auction end date—despite making a bid and contacting the seller to enquire re. postage! I’m guessing they got a better offer, tbf it was a cracking deal…

 

[3.14nche]

Sadly it got taken down a day before the auction end date—despite making a bid and contacting the seller to enquire re. postage! I’m guessing they got a better offer, tbf it was a cracking deal…

That sucks. I was hoping you'd get it.