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Full Retro Review: MotorWeek Drives The Ferrari 328 GTS – Lotus Turbo Esprit – Lamborghini Jalpa

Ben Branch December 19, 2021
Ferrari 328 GTS Review
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

MotorWeek is one of the most important automotive television shows in North America and its in-depth reviews and true motoring journalism are sorely missing…

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The Estwing Camper’s Axe – Forged From A Single Piece Of American Steel

Ben Branch December 17, 2021
Estwing Camper's Axe
  • Adventure
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Tools

This is the Estwing Camper’s Axe, each one is made in the USA from a single piece of forged American steel to ensure that it’s essentially…

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For Sale: A North American F-100 Super Sabre Jet Engine

Ben Branch December 16, 2021
North American F-100 Super Sabre Pratt & Whitney J57 Jet Engine
  • American
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale
  • Planes

This is a Pratt & Whitney J57, perhaps best known today as the first production aircraft engine to be officially rated in the 10,000…

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Rare Antique: A Hauenstein Beer Cast Iron Pretzel Bottle Opener

Ben Branch December 15, 2021
Hauenstein Beer Cast Iron Pretzel Bottle Opener
  • American
  • Gear
  • Home

This is an original cast iron Hauenstein Beer pretzel bottle opener from the 1930s. These were likely created for promotional purposes, they measure in…

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The New Fender® X MoFi® PrecisionDeck Turntable

Ben Branch December 13, 2021
Fender X MoFi PrecisionDeck Turntable
  • American
  • Gear
  • Home
  • Music

This is the new Fender® X MoFi® PrecisionDeck Turntable, as the lengthy name suggests it’s a collaborative design between iconic American guitar makers fender…

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The Ner-A-Car – This Was The Weirdest Motorcycle Of The 1920s

Ben Branch December 12, 2021
Ner-A-Car Motorcycle
  • American
  • Curious Contraptions
  • Motor Scooters
  • Motorcycles

The Ner-A-Car, or Neracar as it was known in England, still holds the record as the most prolifically produced motorcycle with hub center steering…

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Dodge Power Wagon For Sale – America’s First Mass-Produced 4×4 Pickup Truck

Ben Branch December 7, 2021
Dodge Power Wagon
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

The Dodge Power Wagon was released to the general public in 1945 as America’s first mass-produced 4×4 pickup truck. It was closely based on…

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Time Capsule For Sale: A Vintage 1968 Airstream Globetrotter

Ben Branch December 6, 2021
Airstream Globetrotter
  • Adventure
  • American
  • Camping

This well-preserved 1968 Airstream Globetrotter is a great example of what travel trailers were like back in the 1960s and earlier. This example has…

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An Unusual Custom Indian MM5A “Mini Mini”

Ben Branch December 5, 2021
Indian Mini Mini MM5A
  • American
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The Indian MM5A “Mini Mini” is one of the least well-known of the American motorcycle manufacturer’s previous models, which is a little surprising when you…

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For Sale: A 1977 Ford LTD LAPD Police Car

Ben Branch December 3, 2021
Ford LTD LAPD Police Car 1
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an authentic 1977 Ford LTD police car that originally saw service with the Ohio Police Department in the late 1970s before being…

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For Sale: A Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Fighter Jet

Ben Branch November 27, 2021
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Fighter Jet 5
  • American
  • Military
  • Planes

This 1960 Douglas A-4 Skyhawk is currently being offered for sale for $995,000 USD, making it one of the most affordable fully-functional fighter jets for sale anywhere in…

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For Sale: The Dodge Dart Swinger 340 Concept Car From 1969

Ben Branch November 25, 2021
Dodge Dart Swinger 340 Concept Car
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the original Dodge Dart Swinger 340 concept car that was first shown to the world at the 1969 Chicago Auto Show, it…

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