Cooper Original™ Fonzie-style Antique Bison Jacket! Ayyyy! We’d like to think that Arthur Fonzarelli (“Fonzie”), the character played by Henry Winkler for eleven seasons in the sitcom Happy Days, would’ve been proud to wear our US Wings Cooper Original™ Antique Bison Fonzie-style Jacket! Fonzie was the epitome of cool and his signature leather jacket was a big part of his image; in fact, he didn’t like people touching his jacket and even refused to take it off during a physical.
The antique bison leather is extremely tough & durable while still being incredibly soft & supple; and the antiquing process gives the jacket that subtle look of a well worn jacket. While there are other Fonzie-style jackets available on the open market, these are often little more than cheaply made “costume” leather jackets. Our Cooper Original™ Fonzie-style Jackets, however, are real deal leather jackets with quality equal to our military-issue leather jackets.
The Cooper Original™ Fonzie-style Antique Bison Jacket features:
- Antique Bison leather
- Leather collar
- Epaulets
- Two front slash pockets
- Two interior pocket
- Brown lining
- Knit cuffs & waistband
- Color: Dark Brown
- Fit: Normal
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History of Cooper:
Founded in 1922, Cooper manufactured raincoats for the US Army in 1917-1918 as well as field jackets from 1941-1945. On January 5 1942, Cooper was awarded the contract to produce A-2 jackets for the USAAF during WWII. In 1988, they were awarded a contract to produce A-2s for the USAF; the jackets were created using patterns from an original A-2 but were made in a fuller cut to accommodate modern physiques. In 1996, they were awarded a contract from the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) to re-design the A-2 into what would become the current military-issue version. Fit & functionality upgrades were made to this venerable Air Force flight jacket, including side-entry hand-warmer pockets and an interior pocket (which had previously only been available on civilian A-2 versions, not on military-issue A-2s), underarm gussets, and a more roomy fit.
Their contribution to the civilian market was no less significant. Cooper produced a range of A-2s, G-1s, Indy jackets and more to customers around the world. US Wings partnered with Cooper in 1986 and ending when Cooper ceased production in the late 1990s. US Wings is the official home of the Cooper name and we’re proud to continue the tradition of excellence. This line consists of classic Cooper jackets as well as a number of “new classics” that are sure to appeal to any leather jacket enthusiast. Rest assured that we’ve retained Cooper’s commitment to quality, putting only the finest materials and the highest level of craftsmanship into the jackets that bear the Cooper Original name. This ensures that our jackets will be of the same high quality as the original Cooper jackets worn by your father, grandfather or even great-grandfather.
Edward Shattuck –
Seems tapered like the 40s style but still fits nicely. Not a full cut. Still a handsome piece.
M Currin –
Sarge, I just had to thank you again for your help on my order. That jacket attracts attention just about every time I go out. I honestly hunted for this jacket since 1982. I was always seeing the ultra cheapo copies, or the pockets were wrong, or it had snaps where it shouldn’t. I finally bought a nice A-2 at Penny’s I think. It’s a good one, but flap pockets, snap down collar, and concealealed zipper, it just never made me happy. Then I found you. People ask all the time where it came from, and I’m happy to show them. I wear it every day, and have never been more satisfied with a purchase. Thank you, Sarge. You’re number one in my book. 👍👍👍👍👍
Johnny G –
AAYYYYYY! Superior Updated Fonz Jacket! Worthy of 2 THUMBS UP!
I HAD the Cooper original. Sold moons ago. The leather of that time, 70s, was not great.
I bought the Bison Antique FONZ and ‘lemme tell ya Cunningham”, this jacket is fantastic.
Excellent quality, Excellent leather, and Sarge and his team — their customer service is legendary!
THANK YOU ALL…..! AAAAYYYYYYY!!!!