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The Goblin Works Garage Norton Dominator Cafe Racer
The Norton Dominator Cafe Racer This Norton Dominator cafe racer holds two unique distinctions, it’s the only one like it in the world, and it’s…
The Breitling Sprint – The 1960s Swiss Chronograph For Athletes
The Breitling Sprint was originally developed by the Swiss watchmaker for use by athletes, with a reliable Valjoux 7733 chronograph movement allowing coaches or…
The Original 1959 Pontiac El Catalina Prototype – Only 1 Was Ever Made
In 1959 the designers and engineers at Pontiac were tasked with building a competitor for the Ford Ranchero and Chevrolet El Camino – the…
Frank Sinatra’s 1938 Arrest Fingerprint Records
These are Frank Sinatra’s original fingerprint records from his arrest on the 26th of November 1938 – he was charged with the crime of…
Big Bear Desert Racer: 1928 Harley-Davidson JDH Twin-Cam
The Harley-Davidson JDH Twin-Cam The Harley-Davidson JDH Twin-Cam is one of the most celebrated motorcycles ever built by the Milwaukee-based manufacturer. The 74 cubic inch…
Iron & Resin Moto Pannier Bag – The Ideal Motorcycle Weekender
The Iron & Resin Moto Pannier Bag was designed to fit most (vintage and modern) motorcycles, allowing the rider to pack away a weekends…
1972 Porsche 914/6 – Race-Prepared to FIA Standards
The Porsche 914/6 is the flat-6 version of the popular 914 model – a car developed by Porsche to slot into its line-up below…
Elvis Presley’s 1968 Fender Telecaster Prototype
This is the first 1968 Fender Telecaster prototype that was made – only 6 were built in total, this guitar went to Elvis Presley,…
Film: C’était un Rendez-vous – 1970s Street Racing in Paris
When describing C’était un Rendez-vous Jeremy Clarkson claimed that “it makes Bullitt look like a cartoon” and Carroll Shelby simply said “Outstanding”. Filming took…
The Cytech Motorcycles BMW R80/7 Cohiba Bobber
Cytech Motorcycles have been organizing African motorcycle expeditions since the mid-1970s, they’ve only ever used BMWs because of their legendary toughness and reliability, and…
1971 AMC Gremlin Modified Stock Car – Raced in the 1970s at Charlotte, Daytona, and Talladega
The AMC Gremlin and Modified Stock Car racing are a match made in 1970s oval track heaven. The Gremlin was small and cheap, with…
Azio Retro Classic – The Traditional Mechanical Computer Keyboard
The Azio Retro Classic is a mechanical keyboard that uses tactile, “clicky” keys reminiscent of a vintage typewriter. Each key is an individual mechanical…