Topic: My "Holy Grail" (Deal of the century)

[cb750dude]

I think I just landed the deal of the century!!
I just got my latest feebay purchase in the mail today!! Its a mid 90s Schott Perfecto model 118. Lightly used and just barely broke in. Those of you who know what these jackets are and the history behind this company,know these jackets aren't cheap. This is a holy grail of sorts for me, Ive have always wanted a jacket that would outlast me and Schott seemed to fit the bill, but could never pull the trigger with what they cost. I have had several cheaper versions of this style jacket (even the old Dur-o-Jac line from Schott) and only got a few years out of them. I also wanted a jacket that I could build a history in and then pass it on to my daughter,as my Dad passed his leathers on to me.(a 60s era Buco).
So,that said,I landed this baby for 80 bucks!! I'm so excited over this I just had to tell someone!! (my wife will have the opportunity to roll her eyes at me later )

[bucky katt]

SWEET! that is one good looking jacket

[ColinMc]

Awesome find! I always browse the vintage leather jackets on there to see what I want to snag. Hard finding stuff in the size I want though heh.

[hoodellyhoo]

That's basically the same jacket that I have, except mine's a good bit older. My dad wore it back when he first started riding, but then grew out of it. When I started riding I inherited it. I don't know much about jackets but this one sure is well built. I'll see if I can get a pic.