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We Went Fast – Helmet Christmas Tree Ornament + Bottler Opener

Ben Branch December 14, 2018
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

The We Went Fast Christmas tree ornament doubles up as a bottle opener to ensure that it’s the only piece of Christmas decoration that…

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The Rare Italian/American Apollo 3500 GT

Ben Branch December 13, 2018
Apollo 3500 GT Nose
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Italian

The Apollo 3500 GT is an American/Italian grand tourer that was intended to compete with the likes of Aston Martin, Jaguar, Ferrari, and Maserati….

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The New Bell Eliminator Helmet – Everything You Need To Know

Ben Branch December 13, 2018
Bell Eliminator Helmet
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Safety

The Bell Eliminator Helmet is a new design from the American company designed to fit into their expanding line of classic helmets, alongside models…

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ZOOZ One – An Electric BMX Bike For The 21st Century

Ben Branch December 12, 2018
ZOOZ ONE Electric BMW Bike
  • American
  • Design
  • Electric Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The ZOOZ One is an electric BMX bike that’s 20% larger than a standard BMX bicycle, to ensure that it’ll comfortably accommodate adults from…

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A Brief History of the Model T Ford – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch December 10, 2018
Ford Model T
  • American
  • Brief Histories
  • Ford

The Beginnings of Ford Motor Company Henry Ford’s Model T was the visionary breakthrough that brought motor vehicle ownership to millions of ordinary middle…

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1998 Reynard Indycar Wind Tunnel Model

Ben Branch December 8, 2018
Indycar Wind Tunnel Car Model Rear Suspension 2
  • American
  • Art
  • Cars
  • Engineering

This 40% scale Reynard Indycar model was designed for wind tunnel testing, as such it’s built to exacting specifications to exactly match the full…

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Burly Voyager Back Pack – A Classic Motorcycle Weekender Bag

Ben Branch December 5, 2018
Burly Voyager Back Pack 1
  • American
  • Bags
  • Gear

The Burly Voyager Back Pack was designed by the team at Burly specifically for motorcycle use, it has a main chassis of heavy duty…

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Fitzke Wood Boards – The Speakeasy

Ben Branch December 4, 2018
Fitzke Wood Boards - The Speakeasy
  • American
  • Art
  • Boats

The Speakeasy is the latest offering from Fitzke Wood Boards, a small Minnesota based company run by Kevin Fitzke. Kevin was born and raised…

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The Flint and Tinder 10-Year Hoodie – Made In The USA

Ben Branch December 3, 2018
Flint and Tinder 10-Year Hoodie
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear

The Flint and Tinder 10-Year Hoodie was designed to be the single most American piece of clothing in your closet – it’s made from…

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Documentary: The Max Balchowsky Story

Ben Branch December 2, 2018
Old Yeller II Max Balchowsky
  • American
  • Films
  • Racing

Max Balchowsky Max Balchowsky, alongside his wife Ina, was a self-taught race car builder and racing car driver who raced his own junkyard creations…

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1927 Ford Model T Track-Nose Roadster by Jack Thompson

Ben Branch November 29, 2018
Ford Model T Hot Rod Roadster
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Hot Rods

This Ford Model T Track-Nose is one of the most well-known hot rods of its era, it was built by Jack Thompson with help…

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Simpson Mod Bandit Helmet – A Retro Modular Helmet

Ben Branch November 27, 2018
Simpson Mod Bandit Helmet
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets

The Simpson Mod Bandit Helmet is the first modular helmet with a retro design – it’s based on the legendary full-face Simpson Ghost Bandit…

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