Up for sale is my vintage Ducati black-and-cream leather motorcycle jacket, made in Italy. This \"Ducati Performance\" labeled jacket features historic 1950s Ducati Meccanica eagle-winged logos and Ducati\'s famous No. 26, authentic retro leather patch detailing on the elbows, and shoulders, heavy-duty zippers, and contrast-stitched leather panels. Cream-colored leather borders on the primary black color of the jacket are classic Ducati detailing.
I bought the jacket in 2006 at Ducati Austin, along with my new 2006 red Multistrada and a new 2006 red Ducati SportClassic Sport 1000. I wore the jacket rarely, I sold my Ducatis in 2008, and I packed away the jacket in my climate-controlled tobacco free home for 18 years.
The jacket is tagged with the Italian/Euro size 54, correlating to a U.S. size 44 (pit-to-pit measurement is 22 inches), or an XL size.
The number next to the classic Ducati log on the front chest and near the bottom of the back of the jacket is 26, representingyear that Ducati was founded in Bologna, Italy.Ducati frequently utilizes the number \"26\" on its heritage and \"Vintage Moto\" apparel collections to honor its roots.When paired with a vintage retro logo such as this classic Ducati Meccanica wing, the \"26\" serves as a badge of authenticity and a tribute to nearly a century of Italian engineering history.
This jacket combines durability, comfort, and a premium finish with a classic racing-inspired aesthetic.Its timeless design makes it suitable for motorcycle riding, casual wear, and everyday use. It features striped accents and a bold \"DUCATI\" word mark in stitched fabric letters down the sleeve.
KEY FEATURES
A-Grade Genuine Leather, marked \"VERA PELLE\" (the legal Italian for \"true skin\" or \"real leather\") on a fabric label stitched inside the jacket with another label marked \"Made in Italy\"
Classic racing-inspired design
Striped racing details
Full heavy zippers, including cuff zippers and front slashed zippered pockets, and two zipped breast pockets inside
Soft & comfortable black cotton inner lining with stitched pin stripes, and with easy-to-slip-on polyester lined sleeves
Durable construction
Laundering tag says \"Rivolgersi a lavanderie specializzate\" (Italian for \"Contact/Go to specialized laundries\")
Suitable for motorcycle riding and casual wear
