The Europa is completely new in terms of style and quality. Just look at these features: luxurious padding fitted on the shoulders, forearms and sleeves, extra length to ensure style and riding comfort.
Vintage flyer 1973
Vintage catalogue image
Adjustable waist, jumbo weight zip and windproof wrap-over front. Three large zipper pockets, sleeve pocket and zipper cuffs, Collar and lapels fitted with snap fasteners -nothing to flap in the wind!
Left: Vintage catalogue image, Right: Vintage Europa Jacket
Rear Waistband Buckle
Front Waistband
Shoulder Padding<
The second addition to the ‘Cyclone family’ the Europa has yet more unique details. The sleeve construction and padding style coupled with the one-piece back panel and waistband detailing stand as testament to Lewis Leather’s superior tailoring skills. Yet another interesting point is that the Europa was originally available with an Astrolan interlining ‘as used in Space suits’ claimed the catalogues, it was eventually dropped due to the material’s high price.
Lightning #5 cuff zipper
Heavy duty #10 Clix main zipper
We take pride in making our jackets to the exacting specifications of the period in which they originated.
Great care and attention to detail has been taken to maintaining the heritage and integrity of our jackets and patterns, right down to the custom made reproduction zippers and even the linings. Because of this, our jackets do not necessarily live up to the present-day riding safety standards and are not intended to do so.
