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The Technics SL-1000RE-S Direct Drive Turntable
This is the somewhat lengthily named Technics SL-1000RE-S Direct Drive Turntable, or Technics SL-1000RE-S for short. It’s one of the most advanced direct drive turntables…
A Fabric-Bodied “Supercar” From 1932: The Stutz DV-32 Super Bearcat
It’s believed that approximately 20 examples of the Stutz DV-32 Super Bearcat were built in the early 1930s. They were among the fastest cars money could buy,…
There’s A Porsche “Sport Toboggan” From The 1960s For Sale
This is a rare Porsche Junior “Sport Toboggan,” an idea that was conceived in 1964 with prototypes made from fiberglass. They were tested by…
Weird And Wonderful: The UMM Alter II Turbodiesel 4×4
This is an UMM Alter II, it’s a Portuguese-built, French-designed four-wheel drive that’s probably best known for two things – it’s said to have finished…
The Retro Heritage Heavy Leather Punching Bag By MVP
This is the Retro Heritage Heavy Leather Punching Bag by Modest Vintage Player, each bag is made by hand using the materials and techniques…
A Rare 1961 Dolphin America Sports Racer
This is the somewhat unusual-looking Dolphin America Sports Racer, it’s an American-built car that was developed by a team including future Shelby driver Ken…
Daggerfish Handreels For Backpack Fishing – $45 USD
The Daggerfish Handreel is an all-in-one fishing kit that includes 30 yards of fishing line, hooks, lures, lead-free sinkers, and a float which are all contained within a carved…
For Sale: Princess Diana’s 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo S1
Each example of the Ford Escort RS Turbo S1 that was made is a special car, this one is perhaps a little more special…
The Original OneLogFire – Handmade in Minnesota
This is the Original OneLogFire, each is made by hand in Minnesota to a design perfected by the Scandinavians many centuries ago. The enduring…
The Hispano-Suiza H6C “Tulipwood” Torpedo – An $8+ Million Dollar Car With A Wooden Body
The Hispano-Suiza H6C “Tulipwood” Torpedo from 1924 is almost certainly the most famous vehicle ever made by the storied European automaker, largely due to its revolutionary…
Full Film: The 1986 International Swedish Rally
Though no one knew it at the time, the 1986 International Swedish Rally would be the last opportunity for Swedish rally fans to see…
An Upgraded 1959 International Harvester Travelall 4×4
This 1959 International Harvester Travelall is a great example of one of the world’s first four-wheel drive sport utility vehicles, a vehicle type that would…