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Unadulterated Jet-Age Styling – The Plymouth Asimmetrica Roadster

Ben Branch July 20, 2018
Plymouth Asimmetrica Roadster Grill
  • American
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Italian
  • Rare

The Plymouth Asimmetrica Roadster was designed as a production car, despite its concept car looks – it was initially planned that 25 would be…

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The Southern Lights Electric Original Bell Jar Table Lamp

Ben Branch July 20, 2018
Southern Lights Electric Original Bell Jar Table Lamp
  • American
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The Original Bell Jar Table Lamp by Southern Lights Electric uses a large Edison bulb to give the same warm light that lit the…

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The Car Used In Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Is For Sale – A Modena GT Spyder California

Ben Branch July 18, 2018
Ferris Bueller's Day Off Car Modena GT Spyder California
  • American
  • Cars
  • Films

The car used in the seminal 1986 film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is widely thought to be a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California. This is…

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Documentary: Malcolm Smith’s Bike Stories

Ben Branch July 15, 2018
Malcolm Smith
  • American
  • Films
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

Malcolm Smith is one of the world’s pre-emiment off0rad racers, he primarily raced motorcycles but in the 1970s while recovering from a broken leg, he built his own off-road racing buggy and competed in both the Baja 1000 and the Baja 500.

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A Pulse-Jet Powered Scooter – Dreams Of Flight by Randy Regier

Ben Branch July 11, 2018
Ram-Jet Powered Scooter - Dreams Of Flight by Randy Regier
  • American
  • Art
  • Motor Scooters
  • Motorcycles

Introduction This is almost certainly the most detailed project we’ve ever featured on Silodrome. It includes a functioning pulse-jet powered scooter, accompanied by synthetic…

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The BaughbLabs Aluminum Pen – Machined From A Solid 6061-T6 Aluminum Rod

Ben Branch July 11, 2018
BaughLabs Aluminum Pen Unscrewed
  • American
  • Design
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The BaughbLabs Aluminum Pen was designed to be the last pen you’ll ever need to buy. It was developed by architect Robert Isaac to have no breakable…

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The Only One In The World: 1967 Meirson Sprint Motor (MSM) V-Twin Speedway Bike

Ben Branch July 9, 2018
  • American
  • Australian
  • Motorcycles
  • Rare

The Meirson Sprint Motor (MSM) V-twin Prototype The Meirson Sprint Motor (MSM) V-twin prototype is an engine that you’ve probably never seen before. Just…

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Documentary: DeLorean: The Man, The Car, The People

Ben Branch July 8, 2018
John DeLorean Motor Company
  • American
  • Cars
  • Films

DeLorean: The Man, The Car, The People is a documentary by Carfection focussing on the history of one of the most fascinating, and shortest…

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Prisma Skateboard Guitars – Made From 50 Laminated Skateboard Decks

Ben Branch July 7, 2018
Prisma Skateboard Guitars
  • American
  • Gear
  • Music

Prisma Skateboard Guitars are each handmade in the USA from reclaimed skateboard decks. Far from being novelty-use only, these guitars are built to an…

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And Now For Something Completely Different: Drag-U-La – The Munster Drag Car

Ben Branch June 29, 2018
Drag-U-La Munster Drag Car V8 Engine
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  • Cars
  • Design
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Drag-U-La is a fully-operational drag car designed by Tom Daniel and built by George Barris and his team in 1964. It was restored in…

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BoomCase – Suitcase Stereo Designed By Paris Morece III

Ben Branch June 29, 2018
BoomCase Suitcase Stereo
  • American
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BoomCase have made a name for themselves building the most famous vintage suitcase boombox stereos in the world. Each one has a built-in, rechargeable…

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1 Gallon Copper Moonshine Still Kit by Clawhammer Supply

Ben Branch June 28, 2018
Gallon Copper Moonshine Whiskey Gin Still Kit
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Taste
  • Whiskey

The 1 Gallon Copper Moonshine Still Kit by Clawhammer Supply can also be used to make whisky, gin, vodka, bourbon, rye, and any number…

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