what is this style of jacket called?
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locOleoN
Is that the best you got? OK.. now my TURN...
yeah.. seems like the vintage jackets made in the UK are characterized by:
1. quilted patterns in the shoulders and the elbows
2. 1 or 2 side buckles on each side of the jacket
3. 2 or 4 front pockets
4. spot works on some of the seams
5. Red or Blue lining
If you ebay search Rivetts Leathers, TT Leathers, Manx Leathers, Kett Leathers, Aviakit/Lewis Leathers, Champion Leathers, from that same period you'll find those similar traits...
Jackets made in the US from that same late 60s/70s period are all similar to the Perfecto or the Buco styled jackets...
Jackets made by German makers of that same time period have a totally different set of characteristics...
interesting huh?
1. quilted patterns in the shoulders and the elbows
2. 1 or 2 side buckles on each side of the jacket
3. 2 or 4 front pockets
4. spot works on some of the seams
5. Red or Blue lining
If you ebay search Rivetts Leathers, TT Leathers, Manx Leathers, Kett Leathers, Aviakit/Lewis Leathers, Champion Leathers, from that same period you'll find those similar traits...
Jackets made in the US from that same late 60s/70s period are all similar to the Perfecto or the Buco styled jackets...
Jackets made by German makers of that same time period have a totally different set of characteristics...
interesting huh?
dewjantim
duc in the park.....
Leon, didn't Sears sell a jacket made by Hercules (I think) which had a red lining and was made in the USA. I wore my studded Rocker jacket (for the first time) to breakfast with some pals a couple of weeks ago. They all had a good laugh and my wife, who met me there, would not sit with me. On the plus side (?) the gay guy at the counter loved it 
.......hehehehe. Last week I was looking at leather jackets and placing ridiculous bids in hopes of stealing another one ??? ??? ??? . I placed a bid on a Spartan Jacket and won . It looked like a really heavy, thick jacket and they had a nice website also ;D ;D ;D . Have you ever heard of this brand, and, if so are they worth anything??? Will post pics when the jacket arrives 8) 8) 8) . Hope I get the package while my wifey is at work...... she thinks 50+ leather motorcycle jackets is a .... uhhh..... little excessive : : : . Good thing she has no idea how many helmets I have :-X :-X :-X .......
.......hehehehe. Last week I was looking at leather jackets and placing ridiculous bids in hopes of stealing another one ??? ??? ??? . I placed a bid on a Spartan Jacket and won . It looked like a really heavy, thick jacket and they had a nice website also ;D ;D ;D . Have you ever heard of this brand, and, if so are they worth anything??? Will post pics when the jacket arrives 8) 8) 8) . Hope I get the package while my wifey is at work...... she thinks 50+ leather motorcycle jackets is a .... uhhh..... little excessive : : : . Good thing she has no idea how many helmets I have :-X :-X :-X .......
locOleoN
Is that the best you got? OK.. now my TURN...
Hey... no.. I've never heard of Spartan to be honest... however, my "knowledge" on vintage jackets is puney compared to guys like DrJ or Himel, both who have huge collections..
I know that the Hercules jacket made by Sears in the 40's & 50's all had plad cotton or wool linings. Ive never seen one with a red lining unless it was relined again in the 70's?.. Then again Im by no means an authority on that..
Rin Tanaka came out with a great book "Motorcycle Jackets - A Century of Leather Design" which is a pretty cool guide, but it focuses mainly on US makers, nothing Canadian or European..
Post up some pics when you get the jacket!!
I know that the Hercules jacket made by Sears in the 40's & 50's all had plad cotton or wool linings. Ive never seen one with a red lining unless it was relined again in the 70's?.. Then again Im by no means an authority on that..
Rin Tanaka came out with a great book "Motorcycle Jackets - A Century of Leather Design" which is a pretty cool guide, but it focuses mainly on US makers, nothing Canadian or European..
Post up some pics when you get the jacket!!
locOleoN
Is that the best you got? OK.. now my TURN...
Incidently gents, Ive listed up a vintage TT Leathers up for sale here it anyone is interested...
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=22791.new#new
Cheers
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=22791.new#new
Cheers
valvesprung
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valvesprung
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Well he added international shipping to the ad for those looking. I just can't justify blowing over $200 for it all told...
dewjantim
duc in the park.....
Well Leon, I got my Spartan jacket today. Size says 44 and the jacket is about a 38 maybe smaller. Guess I am going to have to put it and a couple of others on eBay Japan..... man, I hate that, it is a very nice jacket !!!! Will post some pics in a day or two......
dewjantim
duc in the park.....
Well guys, here his my Spartan jacket. This is one sweet jacket, I just wish it was sized correctly. As I said it is about a 38...... I wear a 42 normally and it is too small. I can get it zipped but I look like a sausage. A couple of you have expressed interest..... the price is $60.00 shipped to your door in the continental US. No tears or rips, color is very good/excellent, and all zippers work like new .
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dewjantim
duc in the park.....
dewjantim
duc in the park.....
Yup, that is my spouse. She is about 5'6''. I just measured the jacket and found out that it really is a 44. I tried it on and it fits me really good..... just a little tight but I like them that way. Then I remembered.....duh....... I was wearing a hoodie and a cut-off vest when I tried it on the first time. So it really isn't a 38, sorry guys. Now I do have a couple of smaller jackets which I need to sell...... I think one of them is a Bristol if anyone is interested....... the other one is a german maker and it is part of a race suit. Prices will be $35 (shipped USA) and $150 (shipped USA)..... any interest, I will post pics tomorrow.
Reinhard
Coast to Coast
Cool. I have the same spartan jacket and they do fit tight. Like a glove. The less looseness the better the protection. Like I said, I always need to lose my winter weight before I can get back into it. I put it on right now I feel like Chris Farley..."fat guy in a little coat"
