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Vintage 1970s Black Leather Motorcycle Jacket with Quilted Liner and Brass Hardware — Size XL
Description
The 1970s produced some of the best motorcycle jackets ever made, and this is a textbook example of why. The silhouette is classic moto — cropped body, wide shoulders, strong collar — but the details push it beyond the ordinary. Brass hardware runs throughout: center front zip, dual angled zip pockets at the hip, and sleeve zips that give it that unmistakable rider's edge. The back tells its own story — lace-up side adjusters with brass grommets and double studs allow the fit to be cinched or opened, a practical detail from an era when jackets were built to be worn, not displayed.
The collar features a snap-out quilted liner — navy blue, in solid condition — that adds versatility and points directly to the jacket's working-rider origins. A circular stitched medallion on the left chest reads like a badge placeholder, adding a touch of mystery to the jacket's history. The quilted waistband, both front and back, reinforces the moto DNA without overdoing it.
The leather itself has aged into a deep blue-black with a subtle sheen — not a fashion jacket pretending to be utilitarian, but the genuine article that has earned its look through use. At XL with a 26.5" chest and 27" sleeve, it fits with the kind of relaxed, structured volume that works equally well over a heavy knit or a simple tee.
Specifications
Pit to pit: 26.5"
Shoulder width: 20.5"
Body length: 25"
Sleeve length: 27"
Specifications
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