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1954 Pegaso Z-102 Series II Cabriolet by Saoutchik
This is the only Saoutchik Cabriolet Pegaso Z-102 Series II ever made, the coachwork on the car is jaw-dropping from every angle and the fact that it’s fitted with a 165hp, 2,814 cc quad-overhead camshaft V-8 with a 2-barrel Weber carburettor implies that it has the legs to make it a hell of a fun drive.
Leatherman MUT
I’m a big fan of the Leatherman, I’m convinced that if it was possible to calculate how many lives, knuckles and cusses they’ve saved over the years the numbers for all three would be startlingly high.
Renard GT
Renard Motorcycles was founded in 1938 in Estonia, the company was successful throughout much of WWII until an airstrike destroyed the company factory in 1944.
Four Day Jacket by Deus
The waxed cotton motorcycle jacket is an essential wardrobe item for any motorcyclist who regularly makes decent road trips, the technology is old but the benefits of having breathable cotton are enormous, especially when faced with wet or excessively humid weather.
The Secret History of Project Orion
This BBC documentary, titled “To Mars By A-Bomb – The Secret History of Project Orion”, is one of the most fascinating 60 minute films I’ve seen so far this year.
The Goventosa Monowheel
Monowheels are one of those interesting historical curiosities that (sadly) just didn’t catch on.
12000cc Dunlop Special
This 1970s era Dunlop advertisement is just about the best motorbike tire promotional piece we’ve ever seen.
Magnitude Backpack by Modern Industry
The Magnitude Backpack is not something you’ll find in stores or on Amazon, it’s a uniquely American rucksack made by a small team of dedicated designers based in San Francisco and after a successful Kickstarter campaign, they’re now taking pre-orders for the first production run of Modern Industry bags.
Steve McQueen’s Lola T70 MKIII B
This 1969 Lola T70 MKIII B is the descendant of the 1965 Lola T70, a car that was driven by Formula One and motorcycle…
Moore Esprit
Roger Moore was either the second or third best 007 depending on who you talk to, some think he was the all-time best but those people are idiots.
W650 Custom “Sevenish” by Deus California
This is the 7th custom motorcycle to roll off the boutique production line at the still relatively new Deus Ex Machina USA headquarters in Venice Beach, California.
Formula 1 Sidepod Keyring
It isn’t every day you get the chance to buy a part from a real Formula 1 car for less than $25 USD..