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The GoRuck M22 Cordura Backpack: $195 USD

Ben Branch January 18, 2023
GoRuck M22 Cordura Backpacks
  • American
  • Bags
  • Gear

This is the GoRuck M22 Cordura Backpack, it has a design inspired by the simple canvas bags used by GIs in the Vietnam War,…

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The Arizona Spike: From The Completion Of The Transcontinental Railroad – 1869

Ben Branch January 4, 2023
Arizona Spike Transcontinental Railroad
  • American
  • Art

This is the “Arizona Spike,” it’s one of four ceremonial railroad spikes that were made to celebrate the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad on the…

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The 21st Century: Autos and All That Traffic – A 1969 Film By Walter Cronkite

Ben Branch December 18, 2022
Autos And All That Traffic
  • American
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

This 1969 episode of “The 21st Century” by CBS is hosted by Walter Cronkite – a legendary American journalist who is perhaps best remembered…

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The Kermit Chair: The Original Motorcycle Touring Chair – 100% Made In The USA

Ben Branch December 15, 2022
The Kermit Chair 4
  • Adventure
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Kermit Chair, and if you’ve ever been on a cross-country motorcycle camping trip you’ve almost certainly needed one. That time between…

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The Danner Bull Run Chelsea Boot – Made In The USA

Ben Branch December 13, 2022
Danner Bull Run Chelsea Boot
  • American
  • Boots
  • Clothing

This is the Danner Bull Run Chelsea boot, it was developed by the legendary American boot making company based on the design of their lace-up…

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Bruce Willis’ Chevrolet Nomad “Sport Wagon” Is For Sale

Ben Branch December 3, 2022
Bruce Willis Chevrolet Nomad
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad was previously owned by Bruce Willis, the A-list star of countless films including the Die Hard series of…

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The Shinola Mechanic 3H Watch: Made In Detroit

Ben Branch November 15, 2022
Shinola Mechanic 3H
  • American
  • Gear
  • Watches

This is the new Shinola Mechanic 3H, it’s a hand-wound watch that’s built in Detroit with a Swiss-made movement, and it’s dedicated to the…

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A NASCAR Homologation Special: The Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe

Ben Branch October 31, 2022
Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an original Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe, it’s a NASCAR homologation model that was developed to allow a more streamlined “fastback” style roof…

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The Stanley Classic 99® Retractable Utility Knife

Ben Branch October 26, 2022
Stanley Knife Classic 99
  • American
  • Gear
  • Tools

This is the Stanley Classic 99® retractable utility knife, it’s based on early designs from Stanley Works who are said to have invented what…

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An Original Evel Knievel Snake River Canyon Jump Sign

Ben Branch October 20, 2022
Evel Knievel Snake River Canyon Jump Sign
  • American
  • Art
  • Gear

Evel Knievel’s Snake River Canyon jump is almost certainly the most famous failed televised stunt in world history, and this is one of the…

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Carroll Shelby’s Personal Shelby GT500 Is For Sale

Ben Branch October 12, 2022
Shelby GT500 13
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This Shelby GT500 belonged to the man responsible for its creation, race car driver turned high-performance automobile manufacturer Carroll Shelby. Interestingly, Shelby wouldn’t be…

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An Early John DeLorean Creation – The 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge

Ben Branch October 3, 2022
Pontiac GTO Judge Car
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an original 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge, this model featured a slew of changes over the standard GTO and when it was first…

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