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Harley-Davidson Model JDH ‘Two Cam’ Racer

Ben Branch October 7, 2015
  • American
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing
  • Vintage

In 1928 Harley-Davidson offered its ‘Two Cam’ racing engine in a street legal motorcycle for the first time, it was called the Model JDH…

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Scrimshaw Knife Kit

Ben Branch October 7, 2015
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Knives

The Scrimshaw Knife Kit by Mollyjogger is an all inclusive package to try your hand at scrimshaw etching – a unique art form that…

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Malcolm! The Autobiography

Ben Branch October 5, 2015
  • American
  • Books
  • Gear
  • Motorcycles

Malcolm! The Autobiography is the only official record of one of America’s finest motorcyclists – Malcolm Smith. It’s difficult to condense the life of…

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1927 Indian Scout “Wall of Death” Racer

Ben Branch October 3, 2015
  • American
  • Indian
  • Motorcycles
  • Rare
  • Vintage

The Wall of Death was originally called the Silodrome, but carnival attendees are a fickle bunch and they were easily distracted by the competition…

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1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray

Ben Branch October 2, 2015
  • American
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Vintage

The second generation Corvette was introduced in 1963, it was a substantial update over the original 10 year old design and for the first…

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Schott NYC Wool Car Coat

Ben Branch October 2, 2015
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Style

The Wool Car Coat by Schott NYC is a winter staple for many thanks to its thick 24 oz Melton wool outer shell, which…

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CRKT Guppie Multi-Tool

Ben Branch October 1, 2015
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Tools

The Guppie Multi-Tool from CRKT is an ideal addition to any motorcyclist’s road kit, it’s one of the few multi-tools to incorporate a fully…

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Prospector BoomCase

Ben Branch September 30, 2015
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Vintage

BoomCase have been building custom boomboxes since 2009, the company specialises in taking old suitcases and converting them into portable stereos with their own…

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1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 L78

Ben Branch September 28, 2015
  • American
  • Cars
  • Retro
  • Vintage

The Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 L78 was a 375 horsepower version of the 396 cubic inch V8, it was the second highest spec that…

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Alpinestars Oscar Rayburn Boots

Ben Branch September 28, 2015
  • American
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear

The Alpinestars Oscar Rayburn Boot is a new release from the well-known motorcycle gear and apparel company. We’ve been seeing more and more gear…

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1962 Ford Mustang I Concept Promotional Film

Ben Branch September 27, 2015
  • American
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Films
  • Ford

The first Mustang was shown to the general public in 1962, it looked vastly different from the car that would actually go into production…

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1934 Ford Hot Rod Hill Climber

Ben Branch September 26, 2015
  • American
  • Cars
  • Ford
  • Racing
  • Vintage

There aren’t many vehicles more thoroughly American than the ’34 Ford Hot Rod. This one is perhaps slightly more iconic than most, it was…

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What Is A Silodrome?

The traditional “Silodrome” was a carnival sideshow attraction also called the “Wall of Death." You may have seen them at county fairs – the vertical velodromes were originally built from old grain silos, leading to the name "silo-drome."

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