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The New Lego Land Rover Classic Defender – $14.99 USD
This is the new Lego Land Rover Classic Defender, unlike some earlier versions of Lego Land Rovers this one is quick and easy to…
Steve McQueen’s 1940 Indian Four Is For Sale
Every surviving example of the Indian Four is special, however this one is a little more special than most as it previously belonged to…
The Saint Armored Puffer Jacket
This is the Saint Armored Puffer Jacket, it’s an all-season jacket designed specifically for the motorcyclists – with pockets for D30® armor in the…
DTM Legend For Sale: An AMG-Mercedes 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II DTM Gruppe A
This is the rather lengthily-named AMG-Mercedes 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II DTM Gruppe A. Its racing history is similarly substantial – it’s one of…
A Rare 1961 Rathmann Xterminator Vintage Go-Kart
This is a rare, original 1961 Rathmann Xterminator go-kart, it was developed by Jim Rathmann Racing Products Inc in Dallas, Texas by the Indianapolis…
Rod Stewart’s 1977 Lamborghini Countach LP400 “Periscopio” Is For Sale
This 1977 Lamborghini Countach LP400 “Periscopio” was delivered new to Rod Stewart while he was touring in Australia. He developed such a sentimental bond…
The Original Spirit Marine Wetbike – The “Water Motorcycle”
This is a Spirit Marine Wetbike from 1978, it was originally marketed as the “Wetbike Watercycle,” essentially a motorcycle designed for use on the…
There’s A Rare Kellison J-5 For Sale On eBay
This is a Kellison J-5, a rare low-production American sports car that debuted in 1960. It’s not known exactly how many were made but…
The Vintage Amplifier-Style Fender Indio 2 Bluetooth Speaker
This is the Fender Indio 2 it’s a bluetooth speaker designed to look like the vintage Fender amplifiers from the 1950s. Each speaker can…
The Impossibly Beautiful 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Aerodinamico
This is one of just 17 examples of the 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Aerodinamico that were made, and interestingly this is the car that…
The Bremont MB Viper: A Concept Test Instrument Put Into Production
This is the new Bremont MB Viper, it’s a watch based on the Bremont concept test instrument design that was created to put Bremont’s…
“Vandalf” Is For Sale – A 1970s Dodge Tradesman Custom V8 Van
This customized 1973 Dodge Tradesman B100 is a fantastic example of the vehicles that launched the 1970s van-craze that swept the United States during…