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A Space-Flown Speedmaster Skywalker X-33
This Speedmaster Skywalker X-33 flew to the International Space Station aboard the Japanese space freighter HTV-6 which launched on the 9th of December 2016…
The New Kevin Dunworth Harley-Davidson Sportster Street Tracker
This is probably the most interesting street tracker we’ve ever featured. If you’re skeptical take a closer look at that front and rear suspension….
Piloti Competizione Race Boot – The Gentleman Racer’s Nomex Motorsport Boot
The Piloti Competizione Race Boot is a professional-grade motorsport boot with full certification to both the FIA-8856-2000 standard and the SFI 3.3/5 standard. Piloti…
1979 AMC Spirit AMX – The Model That Took A Class Win At The Nürburgring 24 Hour
The 1979 AMC Spirit AMX is a car that I think deserves far more love from the car community than it currently gets. AMC…
Former Russian Submarine Clock – The Perfect Dashboard Rally Timer – £350
This is a Russian submarine clock that is believed to have been in service during the Cold War, a time when submarines were an…
Documentary: The Flying Wing – What Happened To It?
This documentary film titled The Flying Wing – What Happened To It? features the last ever interview with John K. Northrop, it also features…
Ferrari 275 GTB Front End Body Buck
This Ferrari 275 GTB front end body buck was built by the world-renowned team of craftsmen at Bacchelli e Villa, an Italian restoration workshop…
The eCub – A Kit To Turn Your Honda Cub Into An Electric Motorcycle
The eCub is an all-inclusive kit to turn a Honda Cub into a 100% electric motorcycle. The kit is the brainchild of the international…
Rodeo Motorcycle Gloves by Fuel Motorcycles
The new Rodeo glove by Fuel Motorcycles is a fully-featured motorcycle glove design developed for people who want classic looks with modern safety and…
Mach 5 – From The 2008 Wachowski Speed Racer Film
This is the real-life Mach 5 from the 2008 Wachowski film Speed Racer, based on the manga and anime series that was created by…
Malle Garment Holdall Bag – The Gentleman Racer’s Weekender
The Malle Garment Holdall is a new design from the British company designed to unzip and each end and completely unroll – allowing you…
Mash TT40 Cafe Racer Custom by XTR Pepo
The Mash TT40 Cafe Racer is equal parts French, Chinese, and Japanese – in a manner of speaking. The design is French (with some…