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The Pontiac GTO Judge – John DeLorean’s First Encounter With A Judge

Ben Branch May 1, 2018
Pontiac GTO Judge Badge
  • American
  • Cars
  • Muscle Cars
  • Rare

The Pontiac GTO Judge The Pontiac GTO Judge is a car that very nearly didn’t exist. It was originally intended as a cheaper, entry level…

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It’s Not Everyday That Batman’s Car Comes Up For Sale – The 1966 Batmobile “#5”

Ben Branch April 30, 2018
Original TV Batmobile
  • American
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Films

The original Batmobile from the 1966 TV series was famously built by George Barris with just 3 weeks notice. The contract to build the…

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An Italian-American Supercar – The De Tomaso Pantera GT5

Ben Branch April 27, 2018
De Tomaso Pantera GT5 Back
  • American
  • Cars
  • Italian

The De Tomaso Pantera GT5 was, in some respects, the blue-collar version of the Lamborghini Countach. Both cars featured a sweeping wedge-shaped profile, big…

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Biltwell Overland 2.0 Goggles – Retro Goggles With Modern Technology

Ben Branch April 24, 2018
Biltwell Overland 2.0 Goggles
  • American
  • Gear
  • Off Road
  • Retro

The Biltwell Overland 2.0 Goggles are the new-and-improved version of the much loved first generation Overland goggles. The team at Biltwell have developed an…

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The Iron & Air x Rancourt & Co. Traveller Boot

Ben Branch April 23, 2018
  • American
  • Boots
  • Gear

The Iron & Air x Rancourt & Co. Traveller Boot is a motorcycle boot with discrete protection in the ankle and toe cap, but…

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The Art of Adam Ambro

Ben Branch April 19, 2018
Art of Adam Ambro Porsche 911 Main
  • American
  • Art
  • Cars

Adam Ambro is an architect based in Golden, Colorado, with a passion for both art and cars. His day job keeps him busy, and…

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Racing Documentary: The Seven Second Love Affair

Ben Branch April 15, 2018
Rick Stewart Drag Racing Seven Second
  • American
  • Cars
  • Drag Racing
  • Films

The Seven Second Love Affair is a documentary that follows the trials and tribulations of one of the most likable (and successful) men from…

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Award-Winning Restoration – 1970 Plymouth Hemi Cuda

Ben Branch April 11, 2018
Plymouth Hemi Cuda
  • American
  • Cars

The Plymouth Hemi Cuda is now recognised as one of the most collectible of the original generation of muscle cars, it was first offered…

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(Probably) The Most Handsome American Motorcycle Ever – The Indian Four

Ben Branch April 9, 2018
Indian Four Motorcycle Front Suspension
  • American
  • Indian
  • Motorcycles

The Indian Four is considered by many to be one of the most handsome American motorcycles of the 20th century, if not all time….

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1 of 404: An Original 1968 Shelby GT350 Mustang Convertible

Ben Branch April 5, 2018
Shelby GT350 Convertible Front
  • American
  • Cars
  • Ford
  • Shelby

The 1968 iteration of the Shelby GT350 Mustang benefitted from a relocation of the production line from the California-based Shelby factory to the larger…

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Dragster Drivers By Photographer Benedict Redgrove + INK

Ben Branch March 28, 2018
Dragster Drivers By Photographer Benedict Redgrove
  • American
  • Photography
  • Racing

This series of photographs by Benedict Redgrove showcases vintage safety gear worn by drag racing drivers, borrowed for the photoshoot from the world famous…

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Cohn Racers Custom Harley-Davidson XR1200X

Ben Branch March 27, 2018
Custom Harley-Davidson XR1200X
  • American
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

The Harley-Davidson XR1200X The Harley-Davidson XR1200X was the high-end version of the short-lived XR1200 series by the Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer. That “X” suffixed to…

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