baracuta G9

[aucociscokid]

saw this April, 2007, post on Steve McQueen Online which has been edited for the sake of brevity (the McQueen poster was offering one on eBay):

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Baracuta G9 Japan-only Vintage line, Steve McQueen.

Features include: Vintage zips

Scalloped pockets
Slim vintage fit

If, like me, you love the vintage style of the G9, but do not like the baggy, ill-fitting modern examples that currently pass themselves off as Baracutas, then this is for you.

This jacket comes in natural (which is now sold out). This jacket was made famous by Steve Mcqueen, but has also been worn by the likes of the Clash.

For more pictures, see: http://www.rakuten.co.jp/littletreasure ... 53/760190/

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Are the current examples "baggy" and ill-fitting?

The largest size I currently see being offered on the Rakuten site is 42 and I'm at least a 46.

I do, however, see vintage ones being offered on eBay, most commonly from the 80s which say "Baracuta by Van Heusen" inside.

If as I do want the scalloped pockets, etc. of the Vintage line in my size, will one from the 80s encompass my requirements or from what decade of manufacture should I be looking instead?

 

[modual]

I have the vintage version G9 with the silver vintage zips. It fits similar to the modern slimfit version but obviously the details /cloth are different.

 

[denimdestroyedmylife]

I have a black Baracuta by Van Heusen G9, size 38, that I can let go for $60 shipped. I would probably take a 38 L in these vintage jawns.

 

[aucociscokid]

Is that the difference between the Japan-only vintage line vs. the modern slimfit: The zipper & the cloth?

Elaborate.