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The Vaktare M.G. Aviator Jacket

Ben Branch November 2, 2018
Vaktare M.G. Aviator Jacket 1
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

The Vaktare M.G. Aviator Jacket is a new design from the American motorcycle gear manufacturer, it was designed in the style of classic aviator…

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A Garage On Your Wall – The Automotive Art Of Arthur Schening

Ben Branch October 27, 2018
Lola_T70_MKIII
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  • Art
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Arthur Schening is an artist and graphic designer who is perhaps known best for his automotive art, characterized by its close attention to detail,…

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The Rare Ford Burma Jeep – A WW2-Era 4×4 Truck Capable Of Almost Anything

Ben Branch October 24, 2018
Ford Burma Jeep 3
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

The Ford GTB-G622 “Burma Jeep” was developed during World War 2 for carrying up to 1.5 tons of cargo over difficult or unusual terrain….

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The New ECE-Certified Biltwell Gringo

Ben Branch October 24, 2018
ECE-Certified Biltwell Gringo
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets

The Biltwell Gringo has long been a favorite for those seeking a classic full face motorcycle helmet built to modern safety standards, but up until…

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First Generation Ford Bronco – The Essential Buying Guide

Jon Branch October 22, 2018
ICON Ford Bronco
  • American
  • Buying Guides
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The first generation of the Ford Bronco has become a much sought after vehicle by people looking for a simple and easy to maintain classic 4×4 that delivers a good (for the period) on-road and off-road driving experience. The fact that the Bronco is a design icon from the early days of civilian 4x4s does absolutely nothing to hurt its global desirability.

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The Bell MX-9 MIPS Presence Helmet – $159.95 USD

Ben Branch October 16, 2018
Bell MX-9 MIPS Motorcycle Helmet
  • American
  • Engineering
  • Helmets

The new Bell MX-9 MIPS Presence Helmet makes use of the revolutionary Multi-Directional Impact Protection System, a technology designed to protect the brain from…

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A Brief History of the Willys Jeep

Jon Branch October 15, 2018
Willys Jeep WW2
  • American
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

Enzo Ferrari is reported to have called the Willys Jeep “the only true American sports car” – it was also one of very few things designed by a committee that turned out to be a success. This true American sports car, designed by a committee, was the American icon of the Second World War, the humble Jeep.

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Randolph Aviator Sunglasses – Standard Issue To US Fighter Pilots

Ben Branch October 12, 2018
Randolph Aviator Sunglasses
  • American
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Sunglasses

The Randolph Aviator Sunglasses (and their almost identical forbear) have been standard issue to all US astronauts and fighter pilots since 1958, officially known…

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Small Batch Supply Co. Leather Roll Top Backpack – Made In The USA

Ben Branch October 11, 2018
Small Batch Supply Co. Leather Roll Top Backpack 5
  • American
  • Bags
  • Design
  • Gear

The Small Batch Supply Co. Leather Roll Top Backpack is the first bag we’ve ever featured that has no stitching, and no snaps, buttons,…

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The Courant Catch: 3 – A Next Generation Wireless Charger

Ben Branch October 9, 2018
The Courant Catch 3 Wireless Charger
  • American
  • Design
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

The Courant Catch: 3 is a next generation wireless charger that’s faster-to-full than a standard wired charger by 30 minutes (180 minutes to full…

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The 1982 SuperBikers Race – Road Racing, Flat Track, And Motocross Rolled Into One

Ben Branch October 7, 2018
1982 SuperBikers Race
  • American
  • Films
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The 1982 SuperBikers Race was a made-for-TV special event thought up by the team at ABC’s Wide World of Sports. In short, the race was…

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The Write Stuff – The Fisher Bullet Space Pen – $19.98 USD

Ben Branch October 6, 2018
Fisher Bullet Space Pen
  • American
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

The iconic Fisher Bullet Space Pen, named for its sleek bullet-shaped rounded ends, has long been celebrated as an icon of mid-century modern design, and you’ll…

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