Lesco cafe racer, brown, size 40

[Gamma68]

Circa 1970s Lesco Cafe Racer w/liner

This Lesco cafe racer has that mottled/marbled brown black steer or cowhide that is really special. I tried to capture this in my photos, especially of the back. The leather is quite nice, thicker and softer than my 1970s Brooks gold label CR. Nice leather scent, too.

Jacket comes with the original zip-in liner that is remarkably clean. That added warmth makes the jacket a nice option for cooler temps. Also features side zips and snaps. All zippers and snaps work properly. All pockets are intact with no holes and lined with a heavy two-tone cotton. Brass Talon main zip. The others are brass YKK.

The fit is snug, as a cafe racer should be. Fits well for me at 5-9, 155 pounds. I enjoy wearing it but need to keep my collection manageable and fund other purchases.

There is a small 1" area of stitching separation near the right sleeve cuff. An easy fix.

Tagged size 40. All measurements taken without the lining.
Chest: 20"
Shoulders: 18”
Waist: 18”
Sleeve: 24.5” (25.5” along the curve)
Length from bottom of collar: 24.5

Asking $140, price includes CONUS shipping.

 

[Gamma68]

Still available. Open to offers.

 

[Gamma68]

BUMP

 

[dannyk]

Thats actually a super nice color/marbling effect for a Lesco. GLWS!

 

[Gamma68]

Still available

 

[Gamma68]

Now on eBay. Priced to sell. International buyers welcome.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/303013375954

 

[Gamma68]

Still available at $99.

Really, this is a very good price for quite a nice cafe racer. Lesco doesn't have the name recognition of some brands, but it's right up there in quality with Brooks, Kehoe and others of the same vintage.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/303021457522?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

 

[Gamma68]

BUMP. There will be no more price drops on this jacket. Looking to break even.

 

[Gamma68]

SOLD

 

[Monitor]

Someone got a great jacket!

 

[Claybertrand]

Lesco's are underrated. The lack of information on the company doesn't help but they made a nice jacket especially for the price. Again, the price point somewhat reflects the underrated and unknown (relatively) Lesco brand. I have several I may need to list some day to "fund other purchases" as well. Damn it if I ain't always looking to fund other purchases. And yet, there is no Rehab for jacket addition......

 

[Gamma68]

Lesco was based in NYC and made a number of leather products through the early 1980s, if I recall correctly. I posted some info I found about the brand in another thread a while back.

This particular jacket I sold has really nice supple leather. The color is fantastic. It kicks the ass of any Brooks. I know it’s not Aero, Lost Worlds or Vanson but I damn near gave this jacket away.

 

[Claybertrand]

Lesco was based in NYC and made a number of leather products through the early 1980s, if I recall correctly. I posted some info I found about the brand in another thread a while back.

This particular jacket I sold has really nice supple leather. The color is fantastic. It kicks the ass of any Brooks. I know it’s not Aero, Lost Worlds or Vanson but I damn near gave this jacket away.

I feel you brother!! I have one---believe its a 48 missing the liner that has that same marbling and subtle color wear. I bought it from a guy in Bulgaria of all places. Because of that seeming organic marbling that occurred over time, and in absence of any more severe wear anywhere, it makes for a great look. It ALMOST looks like a reproduction trying to replicate age.

A really nice clean Lesco, especially with the liner intact, should fetch more than $99 IMO as well. At the end of the day, its what the market will bear i.e. what other people will pay. With the lesser known Lesco brand unfortunately, it doesn't have mainstream public cache like say, Schott or other known brands. I have to agree with you in the sentiment that the Lesco Cafe Racer, (this one in particular) blows away Brooks CRs.

BTW, Gamma, I'm still trying to get you some pics of Detroit Metropolitan Police Jackets I have. My computer had a fan failure so I'm not running with full access to all my photos at this time. But I saw that one just like one of the ones I have is being offered for sale on eBay currently. I will post the link in a new thread to see if it shakes loose any more members that have em or know about the company.

 

[Claybertrand]

Nice Vintage Lesco......... Since we are TEAM LESCO here, check out this nice buy on eBay....... I have this same jacket in better condition in a 44 or 46. But this is a nice jacket for the price IMO if you are looking for a CR. Of course, they run small.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-ME...rentrq:aa4a114d1680aaa32516dffeffdd0b6d|iid:1