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1976 Indianapolis 500 – McLaren’s Last Win at the Brickyard

Ben Branch April 16, 2017
  • American
  • British
  • Films
  • Racing

The 1976 Indianapolis 500 would be the last time a McLaren-badged car would win the iconic American motor race – with American driver Johnny Rutherford…

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Escape One Tiny House

Ben Branch April 14, 2017
  • American
  • Home
  • Luxury

The Escape One is built by a company with over 25 years of experience designing high-end tiny houses known for their unique styling and light, airy…

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1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

Ben Branch April 11, 2017
  • American
  • Cars
  • Ford

The Ford Mustang Boss 302 was largely the brainchild of two former GM employees – Larry Shinoda and Semon “Bunkie” Knudson. Knudson had been…

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Speed and Strength True Grit Armored Motorcycle Vest

Ben Branch April 6, 2017
  • American
  • Gear
  • Safety

The new True Grit Armored Motorcycle Vest by Speed and Strength is designed to be worn either under a jacket or on its own,…

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1963 Shelby 289 Cobra “Dragonsnake”

Ben Branch April 5, 2017
  • American
  • Cars
  • Racing
  • Shelby

The Shelby Cobra is one of those larger than life cars that we’ve all owned at one time or another, typically at 1:18th scale….

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Planetary Gears: How They Work

Ben Branch April 2, 2017
  • American
  • Engineering
  • Films

Planetary Gears – Principles of Operation is a 1953 US Army Training Film, likely created to teach the mechanics who would be working on…

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1968 Jeep Wagoneer

Ben Branch April 1, 2017
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Jeep Wagoneer is credited by many with being the first luxury SUV, long before the term SUV was created, and decades before the…

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Bell Moto-3 RSD Malibu Helmet

Ben Branch March 31, 2017
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets

The Bell Moto-3 RSD Malibu Helmet is a new version of the Bell Moto-3, a helmet based on the original off-road Bell helmet from…

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Alta Motors Redshift ST Tracker

Ben Branch March 29, 2017
  • American
  • Design
  • Motorcycles

Alta Motors is a relatively new electric motorcycle manufacturer based in California. Their current product line includes two motorcycles – an on-road supermoto and…

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Bullitt-Spec 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

Ben Branch March 27, 2017
  • American
  • Cars
  • Ford
  • Muscle Cars

Steve McQueen and Bullitt There are few movie cars more famous than Steve McQueen’s Highland Green Mustang Fastback from the 1968 film Bullitt. The…

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Can-Am Porsche 917/10 & 917/30 Team Penske Print

Ben Branch March 27, 2017
  • American
  • Art
  • Cars

This print has the unique distinction of being created by the same man who designed the liveries on the cars – Terry Smith. Terry…

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1966 Pontiac GTO

Ben Branch March 24, 2017
  • American
  • Cars
  • Muscle Cars

The Pontiac GTO was released in 1964 and is now credited by many as being the car that launched the muscle car revolution that’s…

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