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Sibley Canvas Tents
The Sibley series of canvas bell tents has been featured here on Silodrome a couple of times over the past few years and they’ve…
Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider
The Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider was the first car that the storied Italian company ever produced specifically for the American market, at…
Medieval Viking Sword – Circa 1000 AD
It isn’t every day you get a chance to take home an original Viking sword, or an entire collection of them, but the upcoming…
Simpson Street Bandit Helmet
The Simpson Street Bandit Helmet is one of those instantly recognisable designs that’s been worn by drivers in almost every form of motor racing you…
1980 Indianapolis 500
The 1980 Indianapolis 500 was a remarkable race for a few reasons, perhaps most notably for the extraordinary performance of Tom Sneva, who started…
Duesenberg Model SJ
The Duesenberg Model SJ was to be one of the finest and fastest cars ever produced by the storied American luxury automobile manufacturer. Each…
70s Singlefin by Kun_tiqi Surfboards
The 70s Singlefin by Kun_tiqi Surfboards is a great example of what modern surfboards would look like if materials like expanded polystyrene had never…
BMW R80 RT by Ton Up Garage
The BMW R80 RT was built between 1982 and 1995, with the Monolever version that you see here running from 1984 onwards. The “Monolever”…
American Deluxe Fender Telecaster
The American Deluxe Fender Telecaster is a modern version of one of the most famous guitars in history, the ash-bodied electric guitar was first…
BMW M1
The BMW M1 is a car that’s remarkable for a few reasons, it was to be BMW’s first mid-engined car and quickly became one…
Fratelli Orsini Driving Gloves
The gentleman’s driving glove is something that used to be absolutely essential for any chap with a penchant for motor racing. It wasn’t until…
Jaguar Mark II – The Original Gentleman’s Getaway Car
The Jaguar Mark II is most famous for its use in bank robberies across the United Kingdom, the 3.8 litre Mark II was the…