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Rare Find: A 1962 Ogle SX1000 Factory Demonstrator
This is the original 1962 Ogle SX1000 factory demonstrator, it’s a historically notable vehicle for a few reasons but perhaps mostly because it was…
1 Of 100 Made: The 1970 AMC Javelin SST Trans Am Edition
This is an original 1970 AMC Javelin SST Trans Am Edition, it’s one of just 100 that were made, and as a 1970 car…
The Ex-Martin Brundle Toyota Celica 2.0 GT – Commanders Cup Winner
This 1978 Toyota Celica 2.0 GT was race-prepped in 1980 and was then piloted to a win in the Commanders Cup at the 24…
For Sale: An Ex-Secret Service 1984 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood Limousine
This 1984 Cadillac Series 75 Fleetwood Limousine was used by the Secret Service during the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and George Bush (41), frequently…
A Pre-Production 1970 Range Rover Velar Used For Winter Testing In Finland
This is one of the most historically significant early Range Rovers we’ve seen come up for sale in recent memory. It’s one of the…
For Sale: A WWII-Veteran North American B-25 Bomber
This is a 1943 North American B-25 bomber, typically referred to as the B-25 Mitchell. Nearly 10,000 of them were built during WWII, they…
The “Lautrec Commission” – A Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer
This is the “Lautrec Commission”, it’s a Porsche 911 Reimagined by Singer that’s powered by a fire-breathing, hand-built 4.0 liter flat-six producing 390 bhp…
The Matador Betalock Locking Travel Carabiner
This is the Matador Betalock, it’s a travel carabiner with a deadbolt-style locking gate that discourages grab-and-go theft, ensuring your gear can’t be quickly…
The Kruk Garage Tool Roll: Handmade In Ukraine
This is the Kruk Garage Tool Roll, each one is made by hand in Ukraine by a small band of leatherworkers from vintage British…
The Astorflex Bitflex Chelsea Boot
This is the Astorflex Bitflex Chelsea Boot, each pair is made by hand in an Italian workshop from European nubuck leather and comfortable 100%…
A Rare 1968 Ford Bronco U13 “Roadster” – 1 Of 26 Known Survivors
This is a Ford Bronco U13 Roadster from 1968, it’s one of the lesser-known variants of the Ford 4×4 that was designed as a…
Retro Home On Wheels: A 1962 Airstream Globe Trotter
This is a 1962 Airstream Globe Trotter, specifically it’s the 19 foot long single-axle version, and it now benefits from a full restoration that…