Offered here is an early-production The Real McCoy's "Real McQueen" A-2 Flight Jacket, one of the brand's most iconic pieces produced during its golden pre-discontinuation era, commonly referred to as the Old McCoy Era. This model is extremely rare in Canada and possibly unavailable on the Canadian market, making it a highly desirable find for collectors of Japanese heritage clothing, vintage military reproductions, and Steve McQueen memorabilia.
Inspired by Steve McQueen's legendary A-2 worn as Capt. Virgil Hilts in the 1963 film The Great Escape, this jacket faithfully recreates the famous movie costume, including the "V. Hilts" leather name strip, Army Air Forces insignia, and exclusive "Real McQueen" contract label made specifically for this series.
The Real McCoy's is widely regarded as one of Japan's finest heritage reproduction manufacturers, known for meticulous historical research, exceptional craftsmanship, and premium materials. The early Real McQueen series has long been considered one of the company’s most collectible productions and is no longer in production.
Constructed from premium heavyweight horsehide, this jacket has developed a beautiful natural tea-core / brown-core patina through genuine long-term wear. The black surface finish has gradually revealed the warm brown leather underneath in high-contact areas, creating the rich vintage character that collectors highly prize and that cannot be authentically replicated.
The leather remains supple, structurally sound, and full of character, with beautiful grain, natural creasing, and honest vintage wear throughout. The original wool knit cuffs and waistband are still present but show expected age-related wear, including fraying and multiple small holes, which are well-known condition issues often seen on early McCoy jackets. These knits have not been replaced, preserving the jacket’s originality.
Please note this jacket is Size 34, an uncommonly small size. It is best suited for a very slim wearer or for collectors seeking an authentic display piece from the Old McCoy Era Real McQueen A-2 line.
Features
- Extremely rare in Canada / possibly unavailable on the Canadian market
- Old McCoy Era / pre-discontinuation production
- The Real McCoy's "Real McQueen" A-2 Flight Jacket
- Steve McQueen “The Great Escape” / Capt. Virgil Hilts reproduction
- Premium heavyweight horsehide
- Beautiful naturally developed tea-core / brown-core patina
- Original "V. Hilts" leather name strip
- Original Army Air Forces insignia
- Exclusive "Real McQueen" contract label
- Original wool knit cuffs and waistband with fraying and multiple small holes
- Leather remains supple and structurally sound
- Size 34 – suitable for a very slim wearer or collector display
