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In 2004 and 2008, we offered a limited production Black Stallion which sold out quickly. After many requests from our Customers, we are offering a very limited edition of our best selling Legendary Black Stallion Horsehide Motorcycle jacket with a super plush removable, genuine mouton black fur collar and retro plaid lining. Each jacket is individually numbered. Only 28 of these jackets will be offered to the public on a first come, first served basis.
- Let's Set the Record Straight!
For those Customers shopping for a Buco Replica Horsehide Leather Motorcycle Jacket, there is much hype on other websites about what is "correct" and what is not. For those who may have contacted other companies for their rationale about their high price, and were subjected to the rambling elitist diatribe, you have our sympathy. We would like to set the record straight. We like to think of it this way - a $95K Mercedes Benz S550 may be considered the ultimate in quality and luxury, until you compare it to a $67K Lexus LS460 which has won several JD Power Awards. Sure the Lexus is less, but does it mean it's less in quality? Would your ego feel better if Lexus charged $30K more for the same car?
Sure there are differences between ours and theirs. We've had actual Customers of theirs purchase the higher priced item, sell it on eBay and BUY OURS! Why? Better fit for them. We offer underarm gussets with vent grommets which allow more freedom of movement when raising arms or reaching forward. This is a plus - especially for riders with ape-hanger handlebars. The original Bucos did not offer this, nor does our competition.
Our Horsehide is tanned in Italy, a country well known for their leather tanning process, and where horsehide is more plentiful than in the US. We use chrome tanned leather. Our jacket will last not for years, but decades! One of our Customers considered the Black Stallion "heirloom quality" - we'd have to agree!
Our limited edition Legendary Black Stallion includes a fully removeable horsehide belt with belt keepers - no extra charge! Genuine black mouton fur is used on the detachable collar. We use USA made hardware (zippers, snaps, decorative trim, etc.) while our die-cast nickel-plated brass buckle is made in Canada. We use USA made nickel plated domed bar studs on epaulets. Customers can also purchase additional USA made studs and spots on our website in our Accessories category. We use antique brass zippers for that vintage look, rather than regular brass which would take a while to tarnish and blend in with jacket. We offer horsehide leather zipper pulls on all zippers.
We use heavy nylon stitching in our garments, approx. 7 stitches per inch. We believe others use 8 stitches per inch, which takes slightly longer to sew and is closer to the original. Does one stitch per inch make a difference? You be the judge.
Our Legendary Black Stallion is union made in Elizabeth, New Jersey under contract by Schott NYC - a leader in the outerwear garment industry. They are celebrating their 100th year in 2013 and have been creating motorcycle jackets since 1928! It is the parnership of Schott and BeckŪ that introduced the world to the quintessential "biker jacket". Their experience in outerwear garment manufacturing is second to none, and have a rich heritage in motorcycle apparel. So when comparing the pedigree of the limited edition Legendary Black Stallion to the others, there is no comparison!
Ours is not an exact replica, nor do we market it as such. Guess what - there is NO SUCH THING as an exact Buco replica. If you want an exact garment, buy a vintage Buco off of eBay. We have sized our jackets to be fuller cut to fit todays Customer, not the riders of yesteryear who were smaller in dimensions.
We hope the above details were able to guide you in your purchase. The choice is yours - Lexus or Mercedes? But don't take our word for it - we're partial of course. Read actual Customer Reviews on the limited edition Legendary Black Stallion below.
Why Horsehide?
Horsehide was the leather of choice for motorcycle jackets and military A-2 flight jackets during the 1930's, 40's & 50's, due to its extreme durability and the abundance of horses being used for agriculture and farming. Horsehide will age and wear differently than Cowhide, Steerhide and other leathers. The natural creases and patina finish developed over time creates a sense of style not found in other leathers.
Our chrome tanned Horsehide offers a much tighter grain than cowhide, offers superior water repellency and durability - we call it Natural Body Armor. Because of these superior characteristics, we are proud to offer our Legendary Lifetime Warranty, which is offered on our Legendary and Beck branded items, and covers hide quality, stitching and construction under normal wear and use. For more information, visit our Guarantees section under Help.
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US Mens Size |
Length |
Chest Width |
Shoulder Width |
Sleeve Length |
Waist |
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40 |
25.25" (64 cm) |
23" (19.5 cm) |
18.5" 47 cm) |
25.25" (64 cm) |
19.25" (49 cm) |
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42 |
25.25" (64 cm) |
24" (61 cm) |
19" (48 cm) |
25.5" (65 cm) |
20" (51 cm) |
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44 |
25.25" 64 cm) |
25" (63.5 cm) |
19.75" (50 cm) |
25.5" (65 cm) |
21" (53 cm) |
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46 |
25.5" (65 cm) |
26" (66 cm) |
20.5" (52 cm) |
25.75" (66 cm) |
22" (56 cm) |
All measurements taken with garment laying flat on table. Chest width is measured from armpit to armpit.
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Features
- genuine Horsehide leather
- plush, genuine mouton removable black fur collar
- heavy nylon reinforced stitching for strength and durability
- antique brass zippers
- nickel plated snaps
- zippered "D" pocket on the left chest area with change pocket & flap
- zippered chest pocket
- zippered right handwarmer pocket
- two zippered pockets for rear passenger or cargo
- nostalgic centered zippered sleeve cuffs
- shoulder epaulets with domed bar studs
- fully removable belt with square die-cast nickel-plated brass buckle
- vented underarm gussets, which adds greater freedom of movement
- sewn-in wool blend retro plaid lining with one inside chest pocket
- Union Made in USA.
- Limited Edition - only 28 made
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