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Documentary: Stew – The Incredible Story Of Stew Jones, The World’s Only Blind Jaguar Restorer

Ben Branch December 8, 2019
Stew - Documentary Film
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

This documentary is one of the most remarkable we’ve ever featured, it provides a window into the life of Stew Jones, one of the…

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The First Luxury 4×4 SUV – Meet The Ford Marmon-Herrington Super Deluxe 4×4

Ben Branch December 7, 2019
Ford Marmon-Herrington Super Deluxe 4x4
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This original 1948 Ford Marmon-Herrington Super Deluxe 4×4 Station Wagon was almost certainly one of the world’s first luxury 4×4 SUVs, it was constructed by…

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The Rare Harley-Davidson VR1000 – A 135HP Quad Cam Milwaukee Superbike From The ’90s

Ben Branch December 4, 2019
Harley-Davidson VR1000 7
  • American
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The Harley-Davidson VR1000 was a race bike developed in the late-1980s and early-1990s to take on the best in the world. We don’t typically associate…

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Henry’s Hatchet by Roark Revival – A Buy-It-For-Life Hand Axe – $60 USD

Ben Branch December 4, 2019
Henry's Hatchet by Roark Revival
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is Henry’s Hatchet by Roark Revival, it’s a 440 stainless steel hand axe designed for regular use, with a full tang handle wrapped…

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Don’t Think Twice Wool Strapback Cap by The Ampal Creative

Ben Branch November 26, 2019
Don't Think Twice Wool Strapback Cap by The Ampal Creative
  • American
  • Gear

This is the Don’t Think Twice wool strapback cap by the team at The Ampal Creative, it was made as a tribute to a…

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Bell Moto-3 Fasthouse Checkers Helmet – A Retro Motorcycle Helmet With Modern Safety

Ben Branch November 21, 2019
Bell Moto-3 Fasthouse Checkers Helmet
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets

The Bell Moto-3 Fasthouse Checkers Helmet is a new release from the legendary American helmet manufacturer featuring shell art from the team at Fasthouse….

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Flint and Tinder Sherpa-Lined Waxed Ridge Parka – Designed To Be Your New Primary Winter Coat

Ben Branch November 19, 2019
Flint and Tinder Sherpa-Lined Waxed Ridge Parka
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Jackets

The Flint and Tinder Sherpa-Lined Waxed Ridge Parka was developed to be your primary winter coat. It has a main chassis of high quality…

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The Snow Cruiser – Antarctica’s Abandoned Behemoth

Ben Branch November 17, 2019
The Snow Cruiser
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Films

The Snow Cruiser – Antarctica’s Abandoned Behemoth is a short documentary that gives a concise history of one of the most unusual land-based vehicles…

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Aether Expedition Jacket – A Motorcycle Jacket To Cross Continents, Or To Cross The City

Ben Branch November 15, 2019
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

The Aether Expedition Jacket was developed by the Californian team at Aether specifically to be a 21st century, all-weather motorcycle expedition jacket. Aether was…

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The Last First Corvette – 1953 Chevrolet Corvette #300

Ben Branch November 14, 2019
1953 Chevrolet Corvette
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the last 1953 Chevrolet Corvette that was built, 1953 was the first year the Corvette was offered for sale which makes this…

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For Sale: Mickey Thompson’s Original Challenger IV Buggy

Ben Branch November 11, 2019
Mickey Thompson Challenger IV Buggy 2
  • American
  • Cars
  • Racing

This article was written by Rory Ward, the man who restored the Challenger IV back to racing condition and then took it back to…

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Documentary: The First Corvettes Being Built – Circa 1953

Ben Branch November 10, 2019
1953 Corvette production line
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This film shows the first Corvettes being built in 1953, just 300 were painstakingly made by hand that year as Chevrolet ramped up for…

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