Old & Tired, But What Is It?

[mulceber]

Agreed, and this is not such a great jacket that you should fret over it. It would be quite a fixer-upper anyway.

 

[B-Man2]

I always wait until the last few minutes of bidding . Just in case there’s a shill bidder in the mix trying to run the bids up.

 

[Micawber]

If you are capable of turning your hand to jacket restoration it can be fun and rewarding, if you have to farm the work out then save the cash for a decent example.

 

[tda003]

Current bid 1 day out is $275.00. The white label puzzles me. I've never seen one in an early jacket and never in an A-2, but I'm a tyro on the subject. At five bids, only 1 mine, it's garnered some interest. These must be off site bidders as it wouldn't be on display this far out. I'll keep watching. It goes live tomorrow. Any more thoughts?

 

[tda003]

Just went through the entire auction. This is the only military related or clothing item and one of only a couple in the 20th century.

 

[2BM2K]

The white label puzzles me.

When used A2 jackets and such went in for re-servicing to be reissued if the original label was damaged or missing then a replacement label was fitted giving the basic information. This could from other clothing or, as in this case, a newly made label.

 

[Dany McDonald]

When used A2 jackets and such went in for re-servicing to be reissued if the original label was damaged or missing then a replacement label was fitted giving the basic information. This could from other clothing or, as in this case, a newly made label.

That piece of information is very interesting and helpful, thank you.

D

 

[tda003]

More photos. Just added. Current bid: $300.00. Thoughts?
J

 

[MikeyB-17]

Doesn’t look too bad, male side of the zip has had it, knits and liner look like they could be saved, big question is whether there’s any rot, hard to tell from the pics but can’t see anything obvious.

 

[bazelot]

Did anyone on VLJ win it?

 

[tda003]

Bidding isn't over yet. I'm currently leading. I have a maximum bid set. If anyone wants to bid against me, I'll post the site. You have to register to bid. There's a 25% premium + tax, s/h, etc.

Wwii Brown Leather Bomber Jacket

WWII Bomber jacket. Old label inside collar reads "Air Force"..

www.liveauctioneers.com

 

[MikeyB-17]

It’s sold now. Did ya get it? Looking at the auction pics, the hide looks dirty, and it’s been used for painting, as is so often the case, but I don’t think there’s any rot. Zip’s been replaced. It has definite potential. Could turn out pretty good.

 

[tda003]

Looks like I own it. Guess I'll find out what I have whenever I get it.

 

[MikeyB-17]

Way to go! Look forward to seeing how it looks in the flesh. Could turn out to be a nice jacket with a bit of work.

 

[tda003]

Just for drill, is it possible to get an original zipper for this jacket?

 

[JimO]

Congratulations! It looks like a job for @DenaHamilton : Leather Care Specialists, Great Leather - Jacket Restoration and Leathergoods

 

[bazelot]

Congrats on the win. I hope you get it soon. My 445b isn't close to shipping out yet. Those auction houses sure take their sweet time...

 

[tda003]

I haven't heard anything from the auctioneer about shipping costs yet.
JimO - I've used Dena before. She does excellent work. I just need to track down the parts that need to be replaced after examining the jacket. Tracking down OEM parts can be tricky if You want to do it right. I want it to be correct when it's finished.

 

[blackrat2]

Our very own Dave S has zippers , I can say he is great to deal with and contactable on here
If your in UK, Bison leather have zips and knits etc

 

[tda003]

Just paid for shipping. It's due to ship Monday. So far, this has cost me 1 1/2 times what I paid for my 1st car ('29 Model A Tudor). With restoration, it could end up costing what my 2nd car ('50 MGTD) cost. Hope it ends up looking that good.