G1 leather type

[PeterB]

As a newbie forgive my basic question. I have several 1970s G1s. 1970 Brill, 1976 Imperial and 1977 Ralph Edwards. The Brill i presume is goatskin But the Imperial and the Edwards seem a different type i presume cowhide. Can someone enlighten me please? I know a lot of people dont seem to like the Imperials but i think its a great heavy duty beater apart from the creaking!
From that period which do you think is the most collectible one?

Many thanks


Peter

 

[Roughwear]

Drum-rolled cow hide was used on some of the G-1s in the 1970s and you are correct in your assumptions about the later two contracts.

 

[PeterB]

Thanks so do you think the Brill is goatskin? It has the black label.

 

[Marv]

Drum-rolled cow hide was used on some of the G-1s in the 1970s and you are correct in your assumptions about the later two contracts.

I agree with Andrew, even the unissued PHARR G1 I picked up earlier in the year is made from cowhide which the correct thickness but tough as old boots so will not break in like the older goat G1s do.

 

[Skyhawk]

Thanks so do you think the Brill is goatskin? It has the black label.

I have a 1975 Brill Bros G-1 and it is definitely cow hide. Thick and tough. It is a great jacket for motorcycle riding.