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rfitzpatrick · 02-08-2026, 03:58 PM

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

I want to impress

P.S. · 02-08-2026, 04:11 PM

Oddly enough, they are called "Motor Gloves" - https://amzn.to/46sUwpv

rfitzpatrick · 02-08-2026, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P.S.

Oddly enough, they are called "Motor Gloves" - https://amzn.to/46sUwpv

Thanks, but I want the ones with the big sleeves

P.S. · 02-08-2026, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rfitzpatrick

Thanks, but I want the ones with the big sleeves

OH!! Those are called "Flight Gloves". Example- https://amzn.to/4r6xrBu

Y-Blockhead · 02-08-2026, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rfitzpatrick

Thanks, but I want the ones with the big sleeves

Are you referring to "Gaunlets"?

https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Ga...03&sr=8-8&th=1

I asked Rufus:

California Travieso · 02-08-2026, 04:55 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by P.S.

OH!! Those are called "Flight Gloves". Example- https://amzn.to/4r6xrBu

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 · 02-08-2026, 05:56 PM

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

Y-Blockhead · 02-08-2026, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by nkaminar

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 · 02-08-2026, 06:38 PM

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 · 02-08-2026, 11:49 PM

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 · 02-09-2026, 04:58 AM

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 · 02-09-2026, 02:27 PM

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 · 02-09-2026, 02:44 PM

Nice!

Bob C · 02-09-2026, 03:48 PM

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

Y-Blockhead · 02-09-2026, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob C

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 · 02-09-2026, 07:05 PM

I couldn't get their website to work but in a search I found a link to their catalog. https://restorationstuff.com/wp-cont...plyCompany.pdf

Waorani · 02-09-2026, 07:43 PM

Something like these?

https://www.86vintage.com/products/v...AB_XAgHk3KoVHf

rfitzpatrick · 02-10-2026, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1928Mik

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 · 02-10-2026, 04:21 PM

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

old31 · 02-10-2026, 05:47 PM

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

02-08-2026, 03:58 PM	#1
rfitzpatrick Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 747	Driving Gloves Where might I find a pair of Driving Gloves that was used in this era please. I want to impress

02-08-2026, 04:11 PM	#2
P.S. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hazzard County Posts: 2,165	Re: Driving Gloves Oddly enough, they are called "Motor Gloves" - https://amzn.to/46sUwpv

02-08-2026, 05:56 PM	#7
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 6,847	Re: Driving Gloves If you get mad at someone you can throw the gauntlet down. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

02-08-2026, 11:49 PM	#10
AzBob Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: N.Central Arizona Posts: 237	Re: Driving Gloves 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. Last edited by AzBob; 02-09-2026 at 08:07 AM.

02-09-2026, 02:44 PM	#13
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 7,288	Re: Driving Gloves Nice!

02-08-2026, 06:38 PM	#9
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,598	Re: Driving Gloves 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. Last edited by Bob C; 02-08-2026 at 06:44 PM.

02-09-2026, 07:05 PM	#16
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,598	Re: Driving Gloves I couldn't get their website to work but in a search I found a link to their catalog. https://restorationstuff.com/wp-cont...plyCompany.pdf

02-09-2026, 07:43 PM	#17
Waorani Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: Opelika, AL Posts: 71	Re: Driving Gloves Something like these? https://www.86vintage.com/products/v...AB_XAgHk3KoVHf

02-10-2026, 04:21 PM	#19
1928Mik Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Zanesville Ohio USA Posts: 311	Re: Driving Gloves Fitz, my original gloves have a "Grinnell Make" trademark on the wrist button if that helps any. __________________ 1928 Niagara Blue Phaeton 1972 Olds 442 Convertible 455 5 speed Restomod 1976 MGB -Life's Too Short To Drive Boring Cars-

02-10-2026, 05:47 PM	#20
old31 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Posts: 2,686	Re: Driving Gloves I like the stuff Restoration Supply has, but I despise their website.