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Dime City Cycles “Speed Freaks” Tee
Dime City Cycles is a store for people who build their own motorcycles, they stock all the parts you need to take a stock motorcycle and turn it into a cafe racer, bobber, tracker or anything else you might fancy.
Vintage Computing
In the days before Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and even Silodrome, computers were a lot better looking. Though they didn’t have solitaire installed and it wasn’t yet possible to look at pictures of naked women on them. Not all progress is bad I guess.
The Decoliner by Blastolene
The stunningly beautiful Decoliner is a Blastolene special based on the chassis of a 1973 GMC Motorhome and a cab from a 1955 White COE, that…
Iron & Resin Shop Apron
The shop apron is one of those things that I really, really need. Like most men, I have the habit of wiping my dirty hands on whatever fabric I happen to be wearing on the front part of my body, this is something that drove my dear mother crazy when I was a kid and is now driving my Mrs insane on a regular basis.
Ginger Wood and the New Imperial
After last week’s post about mystery motorcycles I decided to follow up with more about the beautiful New Imperial v-twin ridden in this picture by Ginger Wood.
Le Gicleur Noire by Deus Ex Machina
Le Gicleur Noire is French for “always bet on black”, it’s also the (rather fitting) name chosen by Deus Ex Machina for this, their beautiful new Kawasaki W650 custom.
Leather Briefcase by Campomaggi
Campomaggi has a patented method of creating his unique leather bags and briefcases, they’re treated after they’re constructed giving them a unique look that you won’t find down at your local Abercrombie & Fitch.
Porsche 917 by Steffen Jahn
Steffen Jahn is a Stuttgart-based photographer responsible for some of the most capitvating automotive photography we’ve seen anywhere.
Benelli 750 Racers
These stunning Benelli racers are custom built motorcycles were hand-built in Spain, they’re based on the 1975 Benelli 750 and each one is made according to customer specifications.
Oru Folding Kayak
The Oru Folding Kayak is a staggeringly clever piece of design, it’s the brainchild of San Francisco designer Anton Willis and it’s been created to fold out..
1967 Aston Martin DB6
This unrestored 1967 Aston Martin DB6 is a great example of an original, untouched ’60s Aston. The car was delivered as a left-hand drive model direct to it’s owner in Manhattan in 1967…
Blonde BMW
Motorcycle advertising seems so simple to me. Find an attractive lady, put her in some relatively skimpy clothing, place her on or near a motorcycle, profit. It works on me.