Vintage 1970s Levi's 70505-0217 Type III Trucker Denim Jacket - Size 42

This jacket is a vintage Levi's Lot 70505-0217 Type III Trucker Jacket, manufactured in the United States between 1971 and 1974.This specific jacket represents a fascinating Transitional Era for Levi's, serving as a historic bridge between the highly coveted 1960s Big E models and the mass-produced jackets of the 1980s. We know this because of a perfect storm of specific historical design markers:  The Red Tab Font Change (1971): In 1971, Levi's shifted its branding from a capital E to a lowercase e (LEVI'S to Levi's). Your jacket features the small e red tab, placing its production firmly in 1971 or later.  The Care Tag Mandate (1971–1975): In 1971, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission mandated that clothing manufacturers include care instructions.  By 1975, Levi's phased this out, moving to smaller fabric tags hidden in the lower side waist seams. The presence of this specific paper tag places your jacket tightly between '71 and '74.  No Hand Warmers (Pre-1984): True vintage Type III jackets only feature two chest pockets. Levi's did not introduce side hand-warmer pockets until 1984.  The SFCA Stamp & Construction: Your jacket features the rare SFCA (San Francisco, California) text stamped onto the back of the front buttons rather than a factory number, celebrating Levi’s historic home base.   Excellent vintage condition with incredible natural character. The paper neck patch and care tag are fully intact and readable, which is very rare for this age.