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The Forgotten Rear-Engined British Bulldog: The Sunbeam Imp

Ben Branch May 29, 2025
Sunbeam Imp
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a Sunbeam Imp, a badge-engineered Hillman Imp. It was developed by future Ferrari Formula 1 driver Mike Parkes – the same man…

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The Boombox: A 21st Century Reboot Of A Classic

Ben Branch May 29, 2025
The Boombox By We Are Rewind
  • Gear
  • Music

This is the new Boombox by We Are Rewind, it’s a 21st century take on the classic boombox design that can play regular cassettes…

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eBay Find: The Lotus Elan From “Honey, I Blew Up the Kid”

Ben Branch May 28, 2025
Lotus Elan M100
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is said to be the 1990 Lotus Elan SE that was used while filming the Rick Moranis classic Honey, I Blew Up the…

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Essential Reading: The Death Star Owner’s Technical Manual

Ben Branch May 28, 2025
Death Star Owner's Technical Manual
  • Books

This is the official Imperial Death Star Owner’s Technical Manual from Haynes, it’s 128 pages long and includes a wealth of information about the…

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Ever Seen One Before? A Rare Bitter SC 5-Speed

Ben Branch May 27, 2025
Bitter SC Car
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This is a 1985 Bitter SC, it’s a German GT car developed by former racing driver Erich Bitter and his team, and designed by…

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The Oris Divers Sixty-Five: An Affordable Swiss Automatic

Ben Branch May 27, 2025
Oris Divers Sixty-Five Watch
  • Gear
  • Watches

This is the 60th Anniversary Edition of the Oris Divers Sixty-Five, a modern take on the legendary Swiss watchmakers first dive watch design from…

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For Sale: Jamie Oliver’s VW Beetle (With A Bespoke Ice Cream Trailer)

Ben Branch May 26, 2025
Jamie Oliver and his VW Beetle
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle convertible with a bespoke ice-cream-fridge trailer that currently belongs to celebrated chef Jamie Oliver. He’s now offering it…

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There’s A Full Motion Kart Simulator For Sale

Ben Branch May 26, 2025
CXC Simulations Full Motion Kart Simulator
  • Gear

This is the CXC Simulations Full Motion Kart Simulator, the name is relatively self-explanatory, in that it’s an immersive full-motion simulator for honing your…

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Australian Muscle Car Legend: The Holden VN Group A SS

Ben Branch May 25, 2025
Holden VN Group A SS Commodore
  • Australian
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a rare, original 1990 Holden VN Group A SS Commodore. Just 302 from a planned 500 were made for homologation purposes, to…

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A WWII Radial Engine Clock (The Propellers Are The Clock Hands)

Ben Branch May 25, 2025
Jacobs R-755 Radial Engine Clock
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This is a seven-cylinder Jacobs R-755 radial engine that was built during the Second World War. It’s now been significantly modified, and turned into…

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Straight-8 Powered! An Elegant 1929 Packard Hot Rod

Ben Branch May 24, 2025
Straight-8 Packard Hot Rod
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1929 Packard Standard Eight 633 Coupe that spent 40+ years in storage before the current owner (now seller) acquired it and…

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Still In The Crate! A Rare 450 BHP Chevrolet 454 LS-6 V8

Ben Branch May 24, 2025
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

The Chevrolet 454 LS-6 big block V8 is one of the true kings of the American V8 arms race of the late 1960s and…

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