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The Story of the Shelby Cobra Daytona – Told by Pete Brock

Ben Branch March 13, 2016
  • American
  • Cars
  • Engineering
  • Films
  • Shelby

Pete Brock is one of the icons of American automotive engineering, he’s probably most famous for designing the  Shelby Cobra Daytona but he also…

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1931 Stutz DV-32 Convertible Victoria

Ben Branch March 12, 2016
  • American
  • Cars
  • Luxury
  • Rare

The Stutz DV-32 was fitted with what was likely the most technologically advanced car engine in America during the early 1930s. Whilst all the…

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Ace Gloves by Roland Sands Design

Ben Branch March 9, 2016
  • American
  • Gear
  • Gloves

Roland Sands Design is a company that has a slight edge on much of its competition due to the fact that its founder is…

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Grifter Masterson Vest

Ben Branch March 7, 2016
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear

The Grifter Masterson Vest was named for the American gunslinger, gambler, and buffalo hunter Bat Masterson. Grifter make each vest to order from 12…

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Behind the Scenes of The Women’s Motorcycle Exhibit

Ben Branch March 6, 2016
  • American
  • Art
  • Photography
  • Women

The Women’s Motorcycle Exhibit is a series of photography collections by Lanakila MacNaughton, a Portland/Oregon resident and a member of the Hasselblad faithful. McNaughton’s work…

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1966 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 350

Ben Branch March 3, 2016
  • American
  • Cars
  • Ford
  • Shelby

There are few cars I can think of that are more American than the Ford Mustang – and the Shelby GT 350 version of the model…

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Roland Sands Kevlar Stoddard Shirt

Ben Branch March 2, 2016
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear

The new Roland Sands Stoddard Shirt is a DuPont™ Kevlar® lined flannel with a YKK zip-up front as well as pockets for the full…

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The Story Of Gasoline

Ben Branch February 28, 2016
  • American
  • Films
  • Vintage

The Story Of Gasoline is a ’50s era educational film about gasoline, it covers the process of refining and includes a surprisingly useful explanation…

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1948 Packard Eight Station Sedan

Ben Branch February 27, 2016
  • American
  • Cars
  • Rare

The Packard 8 Station Sedan was introduced in 1948 and discontinued in 1950, but despite its relatively short production life it’s remembered as an…

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Stanley Steamer: Model E2

Ben Branch February 25, 2016
  • American
  • Cars
  • Engineering
  • Rare

The Stanley Motor Carriage Company was an American operation famed for being the most successful manufacturer of steam-powered cars in history. At the turn of…

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Gold Dust BoomCase

Ben Branch February 23, 2016
  • American
  • Gear
  • Home
  • Music

BoomCase have been producing suitcase stereo systems for a few years now, and they’ve become a favourite amongst those who need a decent outdoor…

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1968 AMC AMX

Ben Branch February 20, 2016
  • American
  • Cars
  • Muscle Cars
  • Retro

When the AMC AMX was launched in 1968 the AMC vice president Vic Raviolo described it as “the Walter Mitty Ferrari” – a reference…

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