Hi Guys,
I am pretty well versed in Navy jackets and have been fortunate to have had many vintage flight jackets and moto/utility jackets over the years. Many of you know my coillection at:
http://www.moorecustom.com/jackets
Yesterday I found this incredible cafe racer which is missing its liner. The leather (perhaps horse) is absolutely incredible and is better than any of the moto or utility jackets seen on my site. It is thick yet impeccably broken in. Better yet it fits as if it was tailored for me (sorry no as worn pics yet). The lining on this jacket was a red satin as seen by the portion still attached where the MIA and flag patches are located.
There are a couple of unique attributes, most notably the zig zag cut wind flap which appears to be original. The zips are all original and vintage Talon.
I want to put in a new liner but do not want satin. Rather I want a cotton canvas or flannel that will be more comfortable when worn w/ a short sleeve shirt (the satin lining are always cold to me
) Since it will be a long term keeper (have to keep the one w/ the best leather you have seen in over 200 jackets, right?) I don't care that it will not be "original".
So my questions are:
1. Does anybody recognize the make of this jacket?
2. Where can I source the correct moto jacket canvas or flannel lining material? and how much will I need (jacket fits as a vintage 44 or 46).
Thanks!!
...Roger
I am pretty well versed in Navy jackets and have been fortunate to have had many vintage flight jackets and moto/utility jackets over the years. Many of you know my coillection at:
http://www.moorecustom.com/jackets
Yesterday I found this incredible cafe racer which is missing its liner. The leather (perhaps horse) is absolutely incredible and is better than any of the moto or utility jackets seen on my site. It is thick yet impeccably broken in. Better yet it fits as if it was tailored for me (sorry no as worn pics yet). The lining on this jacket was a red satin as seen by the portion still attached where the MIA and flag patches are located.
There are a couple of unique attributes, most notably the zig zag cut wind flap which appears to be original. The zips are all original and vintage Talon.
I want to put in a new liner but do not want satin. Rather I want a cotton canvas or flannel that will be more comfortable when worn w/ a short sleeve shirt (the satin lining are always cold to me
) Since it will be a long term keeper (have to keep the one w/ the best leather you have seen in over 200 jackets, right?) I don't care that it will not be "original".So my questions are:
1. Does anybody recognize the make of this jacket?
2. Where can I source the correct moto jacket canvas or flannel lining material? and how much will I need (jacket fits as a vintage 44 or 46).
Thanks!!
...Roger
