Langlitz Leather Columbia Jacket 70s

[thatdrewman]

Hey guys, I just stumbled upon this beautiful Langlitz Leather Columbia Jacket. Seller said he bought it with his Harley in the 70’s.

I’m pretty interested in it but I am not sure about the price he offered is worth it or not.

Some insights and opinions on the price and jacket would be wholeheartedly appreciated!

Thank you!

 

[handymike]

Go if the price is right!

 

[thatdrewman]

Go if the price is right!

It’s $500 CAD! Is it a good price?

 

[realgone]

If the fit is great on you, it's a good price.

 

[JMax]

That jacket is really nice. Did the owner buy it new in the 70s? I woulda guessed an earlier jacket. Looks like their old cowhide too. $375 or so USD is a great price imo. If you like it and it fits, I don’t think you can go wrong.

Unless it smells like cigarette smoke, dirty socks and BO.

 

[AeroFan_07]

That jacket is really nice. Did the owner buy it new in the 70s? I woulda guessed an earlier jacket. Looks like their old cowhide too. $375 or so USD is a great price imo. If you like it and it fits, I don’t think you can go wrong.

Unless it smells like cigarette smoke, dirty socks and BO.

JMax is right - just ask first about odor and possible stains. I had to sell one off due to a heavy smoke odor which I do not care for at all.

Leather looks great on this one and these jackets - when broken in as this one is, are Comfortable to wear. Just also be aware that many of the Columbia's have a pretty deep taper, so they can fit good in the shoulders & pit to pit - but are very tight in the waist if you have a couple extra pounds around there. Let's just say I know through experience

 

[thatdrewman]

That jacket is really nice. Did the owner buy it new in the 70s? I woulda guessed an earlier jacket. Looks like their old cowhide too. $375 or so USD is a great price imo. If you like it and it fits, I don’t think you can go wrong.

Unless it smells like cigarette smoke, dirty socks and BO.

Thanks JMax! Yes the owner claimed that he bought it new. I’m glad it’s a good price, I tried to look for the same mode released in 1970s but I don’t see too many sales on Ebay (Is there anywhere I can see past sales too?)

For the odor thing, I really gotta ask! I hope it is fine

 

[thatdrewman]

JMax is right - just ask first about odor and possible stains. I had to sell one off due to a heavy smoke odor which I do not care for at all.

Leather looks great on this one and these jackets - when broken in as this one is, are Comfortable to wear. Just also be aware that many of the Columbia's have a pretty deep taper, so they can fit good in the shoulders & pit to pit - but are very tight in the waist if you have a couple extra pounds around there. Let's just say I know through experience

Thank you for the insights! The leather still looks very new and nicely broken in

I have broad shoulders and at W32, I hope it will fit me well! Will post some fit pics when it arrives!

 

[Will Zach]

If it fits, you did very well. If it does not, you will do well too, as you should be able to get about $150-200 USD more for it than you paid.

 

[El Marro]

It’s $500 CAD! Is it a good price?

If the fit is great on you, it's a good price.

^^^
100% right. And getting the right fit in a used Langlitz is a bit of a crapshoot because they were made to fit a specific person’s measurements rather than a typical graded size. If the original owner had broad shoulders and a narrow waist like you, then it might feel like the jacket was custom-made for you. In any case I agree that at that price it is worth a try, as long as the sellers posted measurements look good to you.

 

[AbbaDatDeHat]

^^^500CAD, 375US….buy it…try it!!
You won’t take a loss.
B

 

[thatdrewman]

^^^
100% right. And getting the right fit in a used Langlitz is a bit of a crapshoot because they were made to fit a specific person’s measurements rather than a typical graded size. If the original owner had broad shoulders and a narrow waist like you, then it might feel like the jacket was custom-made for you. In any case I agree that at that price it is worth a try, as long as the sellers posted measurements look good to you.

Thank you for the valuable insights brother, this will be my first Langlitz Leather Jacket!

 

[thatdrewman]

^^^500CAD, 375US….buy it…try it!!
You won’t take a loss.
B

Haha thanks bro! Will do!

 

[Bfd70]

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