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The Zippo Axesaw – Three Tools In One

Ben Branch September 22, 2020
Zippo Axesaw
  • American
  • Camping
  • Survival
  • Tools

The Zippo Axesaw is exactly what it sounds like, it’s a hand axe with a removable saw blade, and it has a tent stake mallet…

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A Honda XR650R Custom Flat Tracker by Mule Motorcycles

Ben Branch September 18, 2020
Honda XR650R Custom Flat Tracker 3
  • American
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Flat Trackers
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

My friend Adam Lesley, whom I had previously built a Sportster 1200 Hooligan racer for, approached me with interest in building a flat track “framer” – a framer is a motorcycle with a lightweight frame designed for dirt track racing…

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For Sale: A 1967 Shelby GT350 – American V8 Royalty

Ben Branch September 16, 2020
1967 Shelby GT350
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

  The Shelby GT350 was the original Carroll Shelby version of the Ford Mustang, production started in 1965 and the car was the SCCA B-Production…

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The New Icon Field Armor 3 Motorcycle Vest – $195 USD

Ben Branch September 11, 2020
Icon Field Armor 3 Vest
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Safety

  This is the new Icon Field Armor 3 vest, it’s the much-anticipated updated version of what is almost certainly the world’s best selling…

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The Stutz Model BB Four-Passenger Speedster – The Fastest American Production Car Of Its Time

Ben Branch September 10, 2020
Stutz Model BB Car
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

  The Stutz Model BB Speedster was the fastest American production car of its time, thanks to its advanced 299 cu. in. single overhead…

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100% Centric Motorcycle Sunglasses

Ben Branch September 7, 2020
100% Centric Sunglasses
  • American
  • Gear
  • Sunglasses

The 100% Centric sunglasses were developed specifically for use by motorcyclists and other who need strong, lightweight sunglasses with impact resistant polycarbonate lenses with a…

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A Radioplane OQ-3 Engine – A Story About Marilyn Monroe, Ronald Reagan, And Drones That Were Designed To Be Shot Down

Ben Branch September 5, 2020
Radioplane OQ-3 Drone
  • American
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale
  • Military
  • Planes

The story of the WWII-era Radioplanes can’t be told without mentioning that it was in the Radioplane factory that Marilyn Monroe was discovered, thanks…

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Timex T80 – A Reissue Of A Digital ’80s Icon – $59 USD

Ben Branch September 4, 2020
Timex T80 Stainless Steel
  • American
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Watches

  The Timex T80 is a reissue of one of the company’s first digital watches from the decade of big hair, synthesizers, DeLoreans, the…

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This Is (Probably) The Only Chevrolet Camaro “Europo Hurst” In The World

Ben Branch September 3, 2020
Chevrolet Camaro Europo Hurst Frua Car
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Italian
  • Muscle Cars

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated from its original version to include new information. The Chevrolet Camaro “Europo Hurst” is a car that…

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The New Icon Tarmac WP Boots – Comfortable, Lightweight, & Waterproof Motorcycle Boots

Ben Branch September 3, 2020
Icon Tarmac WP Boots
  • American
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear

These are the new Icon Tarmac WP boots, they were designed by the team at Icon to provide a daily-wearable motorcycle shoe for people…

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A Rare Ford Bronco Stroppe Baja Edition

Ben Branch September 1, 2020
Ford Bronco Stroppe Baja Edition
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Off Road

The Ford Bronco Stroppe Baja Edition is undoubtably one of the most desirable special edition American four-wheel drives ever made – somewhere between 450…

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Unusual Project Car: An Original Meyers Manx SR – 1 of 200 Ever Made

Ben Branch August 31, 2020
Meyers Manx SR Back
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

  The Meyers Manx SR was developed as a road-going sibling to one of the most famous kit cars of all time – the…

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