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1932 USA Geological Relief Map

Ben Branch July 20, 2022
1932 USA Geological Relief Map
  • Adventure
  • American
  • Camping

This is the 1932 USA Geological Relief Map from Muir Way, it’s a large 42″ by 24″ inch print of a historical map of…

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For Sale: A 15.3 Liter Seagrave T-Head Straight-Six Engine From 1916

Ben Branch July 18, 2022
Seagrave T-Head Straight-Six Engine
  • American
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This 1916 Seagrave T-Head engine is an inline-six with a displacement of 15.3 liters (934 cubic inches.) The engine has a crossflow head design…

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Retro Vanlife: A 1982 Chevrolet K20 Scottsdale 4×4 Caveman Camper

Ben Branch July 17, 2022
Chevrolet K20 Pickup Truck Camper
  • American
  • Camping
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This 1982 Chevrolet K20 Scottsdale has been fitted with a 1973 Caveman Camper and the original 6.2 liter diesel V8 has been removed and…

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A Vintage Twin-Engined 1962 Bug Scorpion Go Kart

Ben Branch July 10, 2022
Bug Scorpion Go Kart
  • American
  • Racing

This 1962 Bug Scorpion Go-Kart is fitted with two engines, both 134cc (8.2 cubic inch) West Bend 820 two-stroke singles, giving the kart a…

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For Sale: Al Capone’s Bulletproof 1928 Cadillac V8

Ben Branch July 7, 2022
Al Capone's Bulletproof 1928 Cadillac Town Sedan
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This 1928 Cadillac Town Sedan was bought new by Al Capone and modified at his direction into an armored bulletproof car – making it…

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Todd Snyder X Randolph Aviator Sunglasses

Ben Branch July 6, 2022
Todd Snyder X Randolph Aviator Sunglasses
  • American
  • Style
  • Sunglasses

These are the new Todd Snyder X Randolph Aviator sunglasses, they’re based on the AF325-TS 58mm model and each pair is handmade in the…

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Full Film: “The Opposite of Death” – Curtiss Motorcycle Co.

Ben Branch July 3, 2022
Curtiss Electric Motorcycle
  • American
  • Films
  • Motorcycles

This film, titled “The Opposite of Death,” tells the inside story of one of the most unusual motorcycle companies in the world – the…

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A Period-Correct 1950s Airstream Globetrotter

Ben Branch July 1, 2022
Airstream Globetrotter Camper
  • American
  • Camping
  • Classic Cars

This beautifully preserved 1950s Airstream Globetrotter camper is one of just seven that were made to this specification and it currently belongs to the official…

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For Sale: A Restored 1944 P-51D Mustang Fighter Plane

Ben Branch June 25, 2022
1944 P-51D Mustang Fighter Plane
  • American
  • Military
  • Planes

This is a P-51D Mustang from 1944, the second last year of WWII. It served with both the United States Air Force (USAF) and…

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Full Documentary: “Road To Atlanta” With Paul Newman

Ben Branch June 12, 2022
Road To Atlanta With Paul Newman
  • American
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

“Road To Atlanta” is a documentary that covers some of the SCCA racing career of Paul Newman, a talented racing driver (and occasional actor) who features heavily…

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Rare American Sports Car: The Fiberfab Jamaican II V8

Ben Branch June 11, 2022
Fiberfab Jamaican
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a Fiberfab Jamaican II, it was built in 1983 using a Fiberfab tubular steel chassis and a sleek, lightweight fiberglass body. Power is…

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The Union Garage Robinson Jacket

Ben Branch May 31, 2022
Union Garage Robinson Jackets
  • Adventure
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

There can be little doubt that the Robinson Jacket from Union Garage is one of the best looking waxed canvas motorcycle jackets currently available….

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