Driving Gloves

[rfitzpatrick]

Where might I find a pair of Driving Gloves that was used in this era please.

I want to impress

 

[P.S.]

Oddly enough, they are called "Motor Gloves" - https://www.amazon.com/POONWEI-Leat...Valentines/dp/B0DY4X175C?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[rfitzpatrick]

Oddly enough, they are called "Motor Gloves" - https://www.amazon.com/POONWEI-Leat...Valentines/dp/B0DY4X175C?tag=atomicindus08-20

Thanks, but I want the ones with the big sleeves

 

[P.S.]

Thanks, but I want the ones with the big sleeves

OH!! Those are called "Flight Gloves". Example- https://www.amazon.com/Intra-FIT-Flight-Leather-Durable-Operator/dp/B0DPWYVQXS?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Y-Blockhead]

Thanks, but I want the ones with the big sleeves

Are you referring to "Gaunlets"?

https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-G...Resistant/dp/B01ITT8ZF0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I asked Rufus:

 

[California Travieso]

OH!! Those are called "Flight Gloves". Example- https://www.amazon.com/Intra-FIT-Flight-Leather-Durable-Operator/dp/B0DPWYVQXS?tag=atomicindus08-20

Weren’t those more prevalent in the horseless carriage and Model T era in 1910’s and early 20’s? I haven’t seen any pictures of Model A drivers wearing those.

David Serrano

 

[nkaminar]

If you get mad at someone you can throw the gauntlet down.

 

[Y-Blockhead]

If you get mad at someone you can throw the gauntlet down.

Haha, Good one! I wonder how many thought about what that saying actually meant?

 

[Bob C]

Check the bottom of the page at the link.
https://restorationstuff.com/shop/#fb0=67


Looks like there is a problem with there web site.
Restoration Supply Co, Escondido, CA
see page 67.

 

[AzBob]

In cold weather, I have used brown Jersey gloves for driving a long time.

They were a "go to" glove when I was a kid in the 1960's. Don't know how popular these were in the Model A era. The disadvantage of the Jersey glove is it is not waterproof. For driving, not an issue. Advantages is they are cheap and available most anywhere.

If one wants to "impress" I suppose a pair of gauntlet type mentioned in the above posts would be the gloves of choice.

 

[nkaminar]

Now if you really want to impress your fellow Model A drivers, here are some gauntlets in the style of medieval knights. They were the first to wear gauntlets. Some metal sculpture artist really worked out to make these. I don't know who.

 

[1928Mik]

I happen to have an original pair that came with my Phaeton when my Dad bought it in '64... No not For Sale!

 

[Y-Blockhead]

Nice!

 

[Bob C]

Disregard post #9. Here's a picture from there catalog.

 

[Y-Blockhead]

Disregard post #9. Here's a picture from there catalog.

Bob, did you get their website to open? I still get "Critical Error".

 

[Bob C]

I couldn't get their website to work but in a search I found a link to their catalog. https://restorationstuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025RestorationSupplyCompany.pdf

 

[Waorani]

Something like these?


https://www.86vintage.com/products/...Nd8_dVJoyF3ON-Wx4QKjk80pEEbGQa9AB_XAgHk3KoVHf

 

[rfitzpatrick]

I happen to have an original pair that came with my Phaeton when my Dad bought it in '64... No not For Sale!

This is what I'm looking for -- the wide sleeves
Thanks

 

[1928Mik]

Fitz, my original gloves have a "Grinnell Make" trademark on the wrist button if that helps any.

 

[old31]

I like the stuff Restoration Supply has, but I despise their website.