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Up for sale is a rare, custom-tier piece of American outerwear history: an authentic late-1970s Bates California leather motorcycle jacket in a striking, vibrant red colorway.
This jacket features a unique heavy-zippered, asymmetric cut, perfectly bridging the gap between heavy-duty vintage track protection and archive fashion aesthetics.
Authenticity & Era Markers:
- The Hardware: Heavy-duty, original USA-made Talon zippers on the main closure and pockets. Smooth, functional, and iconic 1970s hardware.
- The Lining: Features the premium, permanent Bates logo jacquard lining with the \"Bates\" branding woven directly into the fabric across the entire interior.
Condition Details:
- Exterior: The red leather is beautifully thick and structurally sound, showing a great natural patina with minor vintage scuffs consistent with its late-70s age. No major rips or structural compromises.
- Interior Label Note: This jacket originally featured a zip-out insulated thermal liner where the standard neck tag was stitched. The zip-in liner is missing, which means there is no traditional neck label present. However, the all-over woven Bates jacquard fabric serves as absolute authentication.
Measurements (Taken Flat):
- Shoulder-to-Shoulder: 17 inches
- Sleeve Length (Shoulder seam to cuff): 22 inches
- Back Length (Base of collar to bottom hem): 24 inches
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