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Classic Car Photographic Poster Prints by Freddie Mycock
Freddie Mycock is a talented film photographer and automotive design student based just outside of London in England. He’s been photographing cars for…
A One-Off Citroën 2CV Twin-Engined 4×4 Desert Racer From The 1980s
This is completely custom-built Citroën 2CV is a twin-engined four-wheel drive desert racer that was developed by Frenchman Jack Hanon to compete in…
The New Snowmobile Two-Stroke Oil Scented Candle
This is the new Snow Tiger scented candle by the team at Flying Tiger Motorcycles – it’s a scented candle that uses two-stroke…
Chevrolet K5 Blazer Restomod – With A 480 HP LS3 Crate Engine
The Chevrolet K5 Blazer you see here has been modified with a brand new 376 cu. in. LS3 crate engine producing 480 hp…
The Rotate North Altitude Pilot’s Watch – Automatic – 24 Jewels – $233 USD
The Altitude pilot’s watch by Rotate North is the Northern Irish company’s take on the legendary pilot watch genre. As with all watches…
The Mercury Cougar XR7 From James Bond’s “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service”
This is a 1969 Mercury Cougar XR7 convertible that had a starring role in the classic James Bond film On Her Majesty’s Secret Service…
After The Race – McLaren F1 GTR Replica Hoods For Your Wall
This series of McLaren F1 GTR replica hoods have been created by the team at After The Race to celebrate the 25th anniversary…
1970s Adventure Documentary: Darien Conquest
Darien Conquest is a documentary film from 1971 that shows the remarkable expedition to drive the full length of of the Americas –…
One Of The Rarest Original Monkey Bikes: The Honda Z50R Christmas Special
The Honda Z50R Christmas Special is one of the most desirable of the famous little Honda monkey bikes ever made. It was produced…
Monster Underneath – A BMW E9 With An S54 M3 Engine Producing 300+ BHP
Although it looks mostly stock from 20 paces, this BMW 2800 CSA has been completely rebuilt – it’s now powered by an E46…
For Sale: Tamara Raye Wilson’s Custom Yamaha XS650 Flat Tracker – $6,200 USD
This post was written by Tamara Raye Wilson. When possible we like to bring you the story of a custom motorcycle in the…
Simply Cut Art – 3D Machine Art For Your Walls
Simply Cut Art specialises in creating 3D laser cut wall art, and much of it has a decidedly automotive angle – which is…