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WWII Training Film: How To Fly The B-26 Airplane – 1944

Ben Branch August 16, 2020
How To Fly The B-26 Airplane
  • American
  • Films
  • Planes

“How To Fly The B-26 Airplane” is an original WWII training film for new trainee pilots, to help familiarize them with the legendary Martin…

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For Sale: An Original 7.6 Litre Seagrave V12 From The 1930s

Ben Branch August 15, 2020
Seagrave V12 Engine
  • American
  • Classic Cars
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

  The Seagrave V12 was a modified version of the Pierce-Arrow V12 – an engine that had been developed by Pierce-Arrow chief engineer Karl…

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The Lum-Tec M88 – Limited To 500 Units Worldwide – $575 USD Each

Ben Branch August 15, 2020
Lum-Tec M88
  • American
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Watches

  The Lum-Tec M88 was developed by the family run American-based company to be an exceedingly tough wristwatch that can handle everything from mountain…

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For Sale: The 707 hp Jeep Wagoneer Hellwagon – The Greatest SUV Sleeper Of All Time

Ben Branch August 13, 2020
Jeep Wagoneer Hellwagon
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

Although it looks entirely stock from the outside, this 1989 Jeep Wagoneer is fitted with a 707 hp Hellcat engine and a specially modified…

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An Original 1940s-Era Crate Scooter – Marty McFly Approved

Ben Branch August 11, 2020
Vintage Crate Scooter
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Surfing

The most famous crate scooter in the world must surely be the one borrowed by Marty McFly in Back To The Future, he famously…

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The Ka-Bar Wrench Knife – Made In The USA

Ben Branch August 10, 2020
KA-BAR Wrench Knife
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Knives

The Ka-Bar Wrench Knife was developed as a tough, utilitarian knife perfectly suited to life in your toolbox or on your belt. Each knife…

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Project Car: A Barn Find Lincoln-Zephyr V12 Coupe For ~$16,300 USD

Ben Branch August 7, 2020
Lincoln-Zephyr V12 Coupe
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

  When it was introduced in 1935 the Lincoln-Zephyr V12 had its work cut out for it, it was a high-end luxury car being…

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The Gullinbursti Kevlar Original Motorcycle Zip-Up Hoodie

Ben Branch August 7, 2020
Gullinbursti Kevlar Original Zip-Up Hoodie
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

The Gullinbursti Kevlar Original Zip-Up Hoodie is designed to provide an additional layer of protection for motorcyclists and anyone else who wants full Kevlar…

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The Surf Rat – A Hot Rod Surfboard by Jim O’Mahoney

Ben Branch August 5, 2020
The Surf Rat - A Hot Rod Surfboard by Jim O'Mahoney
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Surfing

The Surf Rat is a combining of passions that were shared by many young Americans in the 1950s and 1960s – hot rods and…

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The Original M*A*S*H Bell 47 Helicopter Is For Sale

Ben Branch August 1, 2020
MASH TV Show Helicopter 12
  • American
  • Military
  • Planes

The most memorable vehicles in the M*A*S*H TV series were almost certainly the twin Bell 47 choppers that featured heavily in the opening credits – the…

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The $1.3 Million Dollar Jeep CJ7 From Gas Monkey Garage Is For Sale

Ben Branch July 31, 2020
Gas Monkey Garage Jeep CJ7
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The 1981 Jeep CJ7 you see here was comprehensively restored and upgraded by Richard Rawlings and the crew at Gas Monkey Garage, it was…

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There’s A 1,000 HP Mopar Hellephant 426 Hemi Crate Engine For Sale On eBay

Ben Branch July 31, 2020
1,000 HP Mopar Hellephant 426 Hemi Crate Engine For Sale
  • American
  • Cars
  • Engineering
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

The 1,000 hp Mopar Hellephant 426 Hemi crate engine lit up the world’s motoring media when it was released in 2019, the engine sold…

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