Motorcyclist's overcoat

[pfrost]

I will try to post pictures later, but I found an old English Motorcyclist's overcoat that I had been storing in my closet for years.

It is dated 1944 with the arrow. I think it was made by a Manchester company and the label says something like Motorcyclist, Overcoat. Rubberized.

Its in just about mint condition and the size is huge (it says for a 6 foot tall man).

Any idea of rarity and value?

Thanks

Patrick

[yellow]

I had one to a SAS veteran and got rid of in trade for a 60 quid medal. I always wondered what a SAS veteran would be doing with a dispatch riders coat then I came here to the forum and saw all those photos of the Belgian SAS riding motor bikes (much slapping of foreheads )

The veterans name was Hub Wolvers, he was Polish and after his service with the Merchant Navy he switched to the SAS.

I also had he special forces combat smock........far rarer than a Denison smock in full camo. This I sold in cash for 50 quid........talk about being had!

Steve.

[leigh kitchen]

I've got one of these, had it for years, rolled up in the garage somewhere. Might have the gaunlets to go with it, got a pulp helmet & a D.R.'s tin lid but I don't think that they'll ever go on display.

[pfrost]

I've got one of these, had it for years, rolled up in the garage somewhere. Might have the gaunlets to go with it, got a pulp helmet & a D.R.'s tin lid but I don't think that they'll ever go on display.

I know what your mean, its a huge monster. Must have been a real bear to have to haul that bugger around.

I don't think this was ever worn, so I can't say it was SAS--sigh.

P. Frost

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Patrick, I would guess around £40 tops? They are not very good sellers I think? I cannot recall seeing any for sale recently, or if I have, I have not checked the asking prices. But a few years ago they used to make about £25.


Cheers, Ade.

[DJT]

I agree with Ade on the price. They are not that rare or sought after. As for the SAS well they used a wide variety of British army uniforms & equipment during the war. Take this photo for example

[pfrost]

I agree with Ade on the price. They are not that rare or sought after. As for the SAS well they used a wide variety of British army uniforms & equipment during the war. Take this photo for example

Thanks for the information.

I bought it because I when I saw it, I thought: "Hey, what a neat thing, a motorcylist's overcoat!". Then promptly tossed it into a closet and forgot about it for 4 years or so. Now, I am thinking about selling it, but the idea of trying to ship the darn thing or even haul it off to a gun show is daunting. Its huge, weighs a ton, and doesn't fold up nice a neat. It would be like shipping a tent.

Maybe if it was worth a bunch... perhaps it will go back in the closet until someone makes a movie about WW2 British DRs and every one starts collecting these things. THEN, I will make a killing

P. Frost