Category: Jackets

Going Once, Going Twice, Going Broke

Every few weeks we scour through eBay’s vintage clothing auctions and report which relics are fetching top dollar. More reasons to raid your grandpa’s closet. Click the links below to view the full eBay listing or the seller’s current inventory. 30s vintage Black Bear Sanforized jacket sold for $3050.00 by velvet-brown 30s vintage Reunion engineer work shirt sold for $950.00 by bugthug 40s vintage Head Light chin strap jacket sold for $850.00 by blackbearpaw911 80s vintage Vans Madrid skateboard shoes sold for $600.00 by auctionittoday 40s vintage Carhartt engineer work hat sold for $520.00 by mothfood 30s vintage Hanes Hawaii surfer t-shirt sold for $356.00 mothfood

When It Pours This Jacket Reigns

An ongoing project to document all of the exquisite vintage Harley Davidson clothing. Item #6: Harley Davidson AMF rain jacket Decade: 1970s Label: AMF Harley Davidson Harley Fact: For about a decade Harley Davidson bikes were nicknamed “Hardley Ableson.” In 1969 the American Machinery and Foundry purchased Harley Davidson and put their own spin on Harley manufacturing. The end result was a less expensive bike that became inferior to, dare I say it, Japanese motorcycles. Sales declined, labour disputes rose and the company almost went bankrupt. Approximate value: $100-$150

Hippies Do Have Direction In Life

Every so often we feature an interesting vintage clothing piece that’s currently on the eBay auction block. Please inform us if you create or discover an auction we might like. Item: Vintage 1970s East West Seven Arrows Leather Jacket Brand: East West Musical Instruments, San Francisco, California Sold By: Rickykz Vintage What the Seller Says: This is an authentic vintage 70’s East West Musical Instruments Co. leather Jacket made in San Francisco, CA. It’s The Holy Grail of Hippie Leather Jackets. What we Say: Rickykz radio keeps playing all your favorite hits. The last vintage East West leather jacket we featured in our auction round-up ... Read more

Native Masks with Nothing to Hide

Every so often we feature an interesting vintage clothing piece that’s currently on the eBay auction block. Please inform us if you create or discover an auction we might like. Item: Vintage 1950s Corduroy Jacket w/Native Masks Brand: Park Regal Sportswear Buffalo, NY Sold By: Rickykz Vintage What the Seller Says: This is a hard to find 1950s Corduroy Jacket with printed Native Masks and a striped pattern. Snap front, a satin liner and shoulder padded. Rust colored. What we Say: Agreed. Who are we to argue with Rickykz? His items constantly make our round-up of the top selling vintage clothing items on ... Read more

Going Once, Going Twice, Going Broke

Every few weeks we scour through eBay’s vintage clothing auctions and report which relics are fetching top dollar. More reasons to raid your grandpa’s closet. Click the links below to view the full eBay listing or the seller’s current inventory. 20s vintage hickory stripe denim shirt sold for $2827.00 by oytbyd 40s vintage Levi’s Big E red line jean jacket sold for $1580.00 by jaspers_corner 60s vintage Ray Culp Phillies flannel jersey sold for $405.00 by oceanblues 50s vintage Triumph Motorcycles t-shirt sold for $350.00 by stretch4christ 30s vintage WWII Navy Denim Jacket sold for $324.00 by gateway_vintage 70s vintage Adidas Gazelles running shoes sold for $305.00 h.design