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Vintage 1950s Belstaff Trialmaster - full suit including jacket and trousers - waxed cotton motorcycle trial bike racing - 45" chest

Vintage 1950s Belstaff Trialmaster - full suit including jacket and trousers - waxed cotton motorcycle trial bike racing - 45" chest

Regular price £590.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £590.00 GBP
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A waxed cotton motorcycle jacket by classic British brand Belstaff, dating from the 1950s. Noted flaws - jacket - some surface nicks at the top left shoulder and at the base of the lower right hand pocket, various ingrained marks throughout, the upper left press stud of the map pocket won’t fasten, gritty texture due to its original use. Trousers - the label is faded and frayed but present, various ingrained marks throughout, gritty texture due to their original use. Please note that areas of dirt from use in motorcycle racing are still present - please see photos. Classic British cotton motorcycle jacket, well used for its intended use by its original owner, who was a trial bike rider throughout the 1960s and ‘70s, brushed but not washed in order to preserve the original wax and patina, made in England, original Lightning zippers all work as they should, blue tartan lining throughout, chequered flag labels, original belt for the jacket, corduroy collar with chin strap, riveted air holes under the armpits, angled map pocket, two chest pockets, two lower hand pockets, trousers have zippered straight through pockets, the trousers elasticated waistband still has plenty of stretch, double lined at the seat and inner lower legs, weatherproof waxed cotton, original 1950s trial bike suit with plenty of useable life in it, suitable for everyone.

Total weight is over 2kg, so please ask for an accurate postage cost for countries outside the UK.

Please request more photos before purchase if you need them.
Please note that I will not split the suit; it is sold as a suit and you will receive both the jacket and trousers.

Measurements taken lying flat -

Jacket -
Pit to pit - 22.5" (45" doubled)
Shoulders - 19"
Arms - 23.5"
Length - 27.5"

Trousers -
Waist - 13.5” with comfortable stretch up to 18” (27” - 36” doubled)
Rise - 13.5”
Hips - 24” (48” doubled)
Inside leg - 26”
Total length - 37”

Please check your measurements carefully!

Sizing

Measurements for each item are within the listing. Items are laid flat and measurements taken in inches. Please compare the measurements provided with a similar item of your own to ensure a good fit.

Perceptions of sizing such as 'small', 'medium' or 'large' can differ from person to person and between brands - please go by the measurements provided.

If you need any further, specific or clarification on measurements, please ask before purchasing and I'll be happy to help. I don't know whether an item will fit you or not - I've probably never met you! It is your responsibility to check that the measurements are right for you.

UK Postage

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Worldwide Postage

I gladly send items worldwide, unfortunately, for the time being, I’m unable to send items to Europe due to GPSR regulations.

I’m working on returning to selling to Europe as soon as possible!

Customers are responsible for any customs fees.

European Postage

For the time being, I’m unable to send items to Europe due to GPSR regulations. I’m working on returning to selling to Europe as soon as possible!

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