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Waxed Security Jacket by Schott
Schott is a NYC based clothing company with a habit of producing some of the most iconic jackets in the world, this is their Waxed Security Jacket and it’s one of the more handsome waxed cotton jackets you’ll find anywhere on the web.
Indian 101 Scout
The Indian 101 Scout was produced between 1928 and 1931, it was the successor to the previous Scout model that began production in 1920 but the 101 had been fully reworked from the ground up by Charles Franklin, the senior Indian engineer and former motorcycle racer responsible for the original Scout.
Anfibio Cafe Boot by Dainese
The Anfibio Cafe Boot by Dainese is just about the perfect solution for people looking for that classic, retro motorcycle boot but not wanting to forgo anything in the way of safety.
1962 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe
The ’62 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe was commonly known as the “Bubbletop” it came with 5 engine options with the top-end being the one pictured here – a 409 cubic inch V8 engine with 420 ft/lbs of torque and 409 horsepower capable of pushing the car to a 1/4 mile time of 12.84 seconds.
Skate Guitars
Skate Guitars are one of those ingenious ideas that fall into the must-own category for me, they’re essentially repurposed skateboards that have been fashioned into fully functioning, live-performance quality electric guitars.
Harley Cafe Racer by Deus Ex Machina
This bike was nicknamed “The American” by its creator, Michael Woolaway (aka Woolie), the head motorcycle man at Deus Ex Machina in California. The fundamental ethos behind The American was that is should be as American as possible with as few internationally sourced parts as could be managed.
Commando Knife by Perkin Knives
Perkin Knives is a UK based company that specialises in producing Damascus steel knives, hatchets and axes.
EDC Kit by Kaufmann Mercantile
We featured the Kaufmann Mercantile EDC Kit in early 2012 and it was hugely popular, the “everyday carry kit” includes a pair of screwdrivers, a pair of tweezers, a pry-bar and a fantastic waterproof lighter.
Buzz Aldrin
This excellent photograph of Buzz Aldrin was taken by Neil Armstrong in 1969, aboard the Apollo 11 Lunar Module just before they landed on the surface of the moon.
Bulleit Rye Whiskey
Bulleit Rye Whiskey is a relatively new offering from the bourbon distillers at Bulleit – unlike the corn-based nature of bourbon this rye is created from a 95% rye and 5% malted barley blend giving it a cherry, tobacco, spice nose and and a series of flavours like tobacco, vanilla, cherry and malt.
Chris Craft Corsair 32
The 2013 Chris Craft Corsair 32 is one of those things that leads me to believe that I’d be remarkably well suited to the lifestyle of a stupendously wealthy man.
Red Wing Iron Ranger Boot
The Iron Ranger Boot by Red Wing is built to the same specifications as the boots worn by miners and other blue collar workers in the early part of the 20th century, they’re made from amber harness leather and have double layer toe and heel caps for durability.