Original 1961 Skyline MA-1

[Spitfireace]

Just bought this. Couldn't stop me self.

 

[mulceber]

Nice! Pics?

 

[bseal]

The book is better than the movie.

 

[Spitfireace]

It's in the mail. Once it gets here, it's going to need a good cleaning. Seller described some rust stains, so I hope I can get these out. Reading on how to use white vinegar to get stains out. Once it's cleaned up I'll post some pics.

 

[MikeyB-17]

I fancy another 60’s MA-1. Had a ’65 Alpha years ago, solid jacket.

 

[B-Man2]

I fancy another 60’s MA-1. Had a ’65 Alpha years ago, solid jacket.

Mikey

What size do you wear?

 

[MikeyB-17]

In one of those I’d probably be an XL these days Burt. About a 44-46. My last one was a Medium, but that was quite a while ago. It’s only an idle fancy-I really didn’t ought to be buying jackets right now.

 

[johnwayne]

Love my Skyline and significantly thicker and heavier than my early 90’s Alpha but feels great to wear if not a little warm at times!! Enjoy!!!

 

[B-Man2]

In one of those I’d probably be an XL these days Burt. About a 44-46. My last one was a Medium, but that was quite a while ago. It’s only an idle fancy-I really didn’t ought to be buying jackets right now.

Mikey
If or when you’re ready PM me.

 

[MikeyB-17]

Right you are, Guv’nor.

 

[Spitfireace]

Love my Skyline and significantly thicker and heavier than my early 90’s Alpha but feels great to wear if not a little warm at times!! Enjoy!!!

That's why I chose a Skyline. The late fifties, early sixties jackets are the pinnacle of the MA-1 I think. The only problem is that these jackets, being as old as they are, tend to have condition issues. The price is good on the one I bought, but I'm not sure if the dirt that's in it is going to come out satisfactorily yet. The Real McCoy's makes a reproduction of the 61 but it's $650 US.

 

[Dany McDonald]

Spit,

You know that Nylon washes really well when correctly done and with patience.

There is a thread about that.... have to dig...

D

 

[taiAtari]

I'd be careful, the old ones have (partly) wool interlining, might ruin the shape. Anyway, I prefer a lived in look (although not filthy of course).

 

[Spitfireace]

I'd be careful, the old ones have (partly) wool interlining, might ruin the shape. Anyway, I prefer a lived in look (although not filthy of course).

Yes, wool clumping could be an issue but drycleaning most likely won't do the job. As in taking out tough stains like rust.

 

[Dany McDonald]

You know if you are gentle with any garment, they will be happy to let you wash them. All is in the handling and know-how.

I write this from experience...

 

[Flightengineer]

I have this contact, you won't be disappointed, this is an incredibly warm and "powerful" jacket.

 

[Spitfireace]

I hope it is a better choice than a repro.

 

[Flightengineer]

I hope it is a better choice than a repro.

no repro can beat the original

 

[Spitfireace]

That's what I always say.

 

[Spitfireace]

You know if you are gentle with any garment, they will be happy to let you wash them. All is in the handling and know-how.

I write this from experience...

I always wash by hand. In the kitchen sink or in a bucket. Anything that says it is a "Dryclean Only" is a hand wash. If it's wool use Woolite, if not a decent liquid detergent will do.