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Best bronco
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YoungMedic
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I am very pleased with my Diamond Bronco though it is a bit snug on me now, and my new to me Aero Bronco in the next size up. Both are great quality.
mulceber
Moderator
@Brettafett knows more about Broncos than I do, and as I recall, his opinion was that there are some details of the Bronco contracts that only Good Wear gets right. (Please jump in and correct me if I'm misremembering, Brett.) If GW is off the table, I think your best bet is to go all in on "best bang for your buck" and get an AVI. If it's not going to be spot-on accurate anyway, why spend around a grand in Canadian dollars?
Those are my priorities though. Your mileage may vary. If you just want a high-end jacket that will look pretty close, Aero's a good bet.
Those are my priorities though. Your mileage may vary. If you just want a high-end jacket that will look pretty close, Aero's a good bet.
bseal
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Aside from Good Wear Leather Coat Co?
I’m stumped. Maybe, just maybe, Bronco Mfg Co., New York, NY.
Pa12
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Hmmm. There’s a good wear bronco on eBay. I usually take a 46 in Eastman, Platon etc but talking to John it sounds like he updated the sizing so a 44 might work. Modern jackets I would take a 44. For some reason the listing won’t let me contact the seller. He’s asking 1300 and I don’t want to start bouncing offers back and forth to find out he wants 1250
bseal
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So true, “best offer” often equates to just this. Well said.
mulceber
Moderator
Might be worth waiting until we're back in British time so that Brett can weigh in. Either he'll tell you what details, or he'll say "what's Jan even talking about? Go with an Aero!"
ausreenactor
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Best offer the seller gets closest to the point of financial desperation...
B-Man2
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If you were looking for a 46 Bronco and considering spending $ 1200 -1300 , can I ask why didn’t you consider the vintage original Bronco 46 that was on Aero’s website today . It was in pretty decent shape and was about $1245.00 US.
It’s gone now but it was up there for about 4 or 5 hours . It was nice .
It’s gone now but it was up there for about 4 or 5 hours . It was nice .
mulceber
Moderator
Aero Leather Archive tidy up.
We have just listed a few interesting jackets from our archives. A lovely pair of very early Aero A2's that have just returned to us from Japan. They were part of our very first Japanese trade contract back in 1986. Both in fantastic condition and one of them with full painted back and sqaudron...
www.vintageleatherjackets.org
FWIW, I find buying an original is a poor substitute for a repro, if you're looking for a jacket you can wear. Trust me, I've tried.
Brettafett
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Late to the party...GW obviously makes the next best thing to an original (and DD's Bronco looks good also - there was one for sale on TFL, 42 or 44).
Aero's Bronco is a nice jacket, like all their jackets... but unless they've updated their Bronco pattern, its not 100%
Not sure if the Japanese made a version... but no one else makes a Bronco repro.
I'd asked BK in the past and they have an original, but I was told they dont plan on reproducing it... Pity, Im sure they'd make a killer Bronco.
So, theat leaves AVI. Its nowhere near GW obviously, but its fun jacket, and well worth the price.
Im tempted to get a russet, but until the Monarch goes, Im putting pennies in the jar for the GW.
Edit: Ive just seen a pic of someone wearing an Aero Bronco and it does appear they have updated their jacket. It looks good.
They've improved the pockets for sure... Cant say much else.
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DD's Brocno
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Aero's Bronco is a nice jacket, like all their jackets... but unless they've updated their Bronco pattern, its not 100%
Not sure if the Japanese made a version... but no one else makes a Bronco repro.
I'd asked BK in the past and they have an original, but I was told they dont plan on reproducing it... Pity, Im sure they'd make a killer Bronco.
So, theat leaves AVI. Its nowhere near GW obviously, but its fun jacket, and well worth the price.
Im tempted to get a russet, but until the Monarch goes, Im putting pennies in the jar for the GW.
Edit: Ive just seen a pic of someone wearing an Aero Bronco and it does appear they have updated their jacket. It looks good.
They've improved the pockets for sure... Cant say much else.
Aero A2 Bronco Fit Check.
Hi Guys. I'm new to the forum and have recently got into leather jackets. I've been into vintage / heritage wear and namely Japanese denim brands and have finally moved over into the world of leather. I spent a fair amount of time looking at all the different jacket designs and styles and...
DD's Brocno
FS: Diamond Dave Bronco 29191 Combat Crew Size 42
Russet Steerhide, 16/4 cotton thread in the proper OD#3 color, Original NOS United Carr, Ligne 20 snaps, Reproduction chain 42 Talon with an original slider, Chelsea Brown knits. Black double-eyelets for the throat closure Florida jacket so minimal wear over the last several seasons, knits are...
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