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* Updated* Can You Help Identify This? A 1939 Ford Custom Roadster Mystery Car

Ben Branch May 12, 2021
1939 Ford Custom Roadster 1
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

*Update* – We now have the story on this car thanks to some remarkable sleuthing by the folks on Twitter. The car was built…

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Kaiser Darrin – The World’s First Mass-Produced Fiberglass Bodied Sports Car

Ben Branch May 11, 2021
Kaiser Darrin
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Kaiser Darrin is an unusual American car that is considerably less famous than it deserves to be. The Darrin was the first mass-produced…

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The Mini Jeep – A Drivable Gasoline-Powered Off Roader

Ben Branch May 9, 2021
Mini Jeep
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This mini Jeep is modeled on the WW2-era military MB/GPW Jeeps from the early to mid 1940s. Just like the original full sized Jeep…

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The Super73-S2 Universal Electric Motorbike

Ben Branch May 7, 2021
Super73-S2 Universal Electric Motorbike 6
  • American
  • Electric Motorcycles

This is the Super73-S2, it’s the updated version of the original Super73, an electric motorcycle/bicycle that has become a common sight on streets from…

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Willys Jeep Station Wagon Camper – An Original Overlanding Rig From 1949

Ben Branch May 2, 2021
Willys Jeep Station Wagon Overlander
  • Adventure
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This Willys Jeep Station Wagon was converted into an overlanding and camping vehicle using many of the same additions that people add to their…

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For Sale: An Airworthy Grumman Avenger – A WWII Torpedo Bomber

Ben Branch April 28, 2021
Grumman Avenger
  • American
  • Military
  • Planes

This is a Grumman Avenger, or more correctly this is a 1945 Grumman TBM-3E Avenger, that’s being offered for sale for $495,000 USD –…

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The Harley-Davidson XRTT Road Racer – The Most Beautiful Harley Ever?

Ben Branch April 26, 2021
Harley-Davidson XRTT Road Racer 15
  • American
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

It’s been said that the Harley-Davidson XRTT is the best looking road going motorcycle ever made by Harley-Davidson and it’s easy to see why…

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Project Bike: An Original Two-Wheel Drive Rokon Trail Breaker

Ben Branch April 26, 2021
Rokon Trail Breaker Motorcycle
  • Adventure
  • American
  • Motorcycles
  • Off Road

This is an original Rokon Trail Breaker, it’s probably the most unusual motorcycle being made in the United States and certainly one of the…

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The AMC Spirit AMX – The Gremlin’s Handsome Younger Brother

Ben Branch April 25, 2021
AMC Spirit AMX
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a first year AMC Spirit AMX from 1979, this was the high-performance version of the then-new AMC Spirit – a compact car…

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WWII U.S. Army Air Forces Survival Training Film: Land and Live in the Desert

Ben Branch April 25, 2021
Land and Live in the Desert 2
  • American
  • Films
  • Military
  • Planes

This is a training film from World War II for aircrews who might find themselves flying over desert environments, particularly the Sahara of North…

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The Filson x Crafted Fire Tinderbox – Made In The USA

Ben Branch April 23, 2021
Filson x Crafted Fire Tinderbox
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Filson x Crafted Fire Tinderbox, it’s a portable firebox with a cooking grill on top that can be assembled in seconds…

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The Lumber Jack – A 100 Watt Portable Retro BoomBox

Ben Branch April 20, 2021
BoomCase BoomBox Stereo
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Music

This is the Lumber Jack, it’s a new release from the team at BoomCase who have become globally famous for their handmade boomboxes –…

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