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Month: August 2018

1958 Ice Speedster – A Continental Aircraft Engine Powered Snow Plane

Ben Branch August 3, 2018
Ice Speedster Snow Plane Nose
  • American
  • Boats
  • Cars
  • Planes
  • Vintage

At first glance this 1958 Ice Speedster looks like a prop from one of the original Star Wars films. In fact I wouldn’t be…

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A Quick History of the Shelby Cobra

Jon Branch August 3, 2018
Shelby Cobra
  • American
  • Cars
  • Shelby

Written by Jon Branch Introduction – A Quick History of the Shelby Cobra The motto of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment is “Who Dares…

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Silodrome Ride Review – The Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled

Ben Branch August 2, 2018
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
  • Ducati
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles
  • Scrambler Motorcycles

The biggest surprise during my week on the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled was just how much attention it got – people would cross the…

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The TAG Heuer Monaco Bamford – Heretical Horology

Ben Branch August 2, 2018
TAG Heuer Monaco Bamford 6
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Watches

Aside from their bespoke handmade watches, my favorite thing about Bamford is the fact that they rustle the jimmies of snooty purists. At their…

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The Incredible Automotive Art of Kirsten Williamson

Ben Branch August 1, 2018
Kirsten Williamson Artist
  • Art
  • Australian
  • Cars
  • Design

Kirsten Williamson Kirsten Williamson was already a talented artist when she happened upon a James Bond exhibition in London in 2014, as she strolled…

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Swany Grip Summer Motorcycle Gloves

Ben Branch August 1, 2018
  • Gear
  • Gloves
  • Japanese

The Grip Motorcycle Gloves were designed by the Japanese team at Swany for summer use – when thick, non-ventilated gloves can quickly become soaked…

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