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“The Poor Man’s Ferrari Daytona” – A Rover SD1 Vanden Plas

Ben Branch December 12, 2022
Rover SD1
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Rover SD1 was nicknamed “the poor man’s Ferrari Daytona” not long after its release due to the somewhat similar styling, which probably helped…

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For Sale: The Royal Family’s Personal Land Rover Series 1

Ben Branch December 6, 2022
King George VI Land Rover Series 1
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

*Editor’s Note: Due to an incorrect source an earlier version of this article stated that this vehicle was owned by King George VI. This…

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The New Land Rover x Bamford London LR001 Watch

Ben Branch December 6, 2022
Land Rover x Bamford London - LR001
  • British
  • Gear
  • Watches

This is the new Land Rover x Bamford London LR001 watch, it was designed by Land Rover in Britain and it’s being built by Bamford…

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Barn Find: A Rare Wood & Pickett Range Rover From 1971

Ben Branch November 24, 2022
Wood & Pickett Range Rover
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This unusual looking Range Rover is a period custom from the prestigious Wood & Pickett. At first glance it looks like a car from…

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Rare Prototype For Sale – 1 Of 4 Ever Made: 1965 TVR Trident

Ben Branch November 11, 2022
TVR Trident Car
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is one of just four TVR Trident prototypes that were made in the mid-1960s, they were powered by Ford 289 V8 engines and…

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A CCM Spitfire Custom By Anthony Partridge Of Goblin Works Garage

Ben Branch November 5, 2022
CCM Spitfire Custom By Anthony Partridge Of Goblin Works Garage Main
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This CCM Spitfire was customized by the highly influential motorcycle designer Anthony Partridge on an episode of Goblin Works Garage, a TV series on…

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For Sale: Freddie Mercury’s Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow – $23,000+ USD

Ben Branch November 1, 2022
Freddie Mercury Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This 1974 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was owned by Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury from 1979 until his passing in 1991. The car was regularly…

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Project Car: A 1964 Aston Martin DB5

Ben Branch October 28, 2022
Aston Martin DB5 Project Car
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This 1964 Aston Martin DB5 was discovered in the United States in a sorry state, it has since been brought back to England where a…

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Warbird Project Plane For Sale: A WWII De Havilland Mosquito

Ben Branch October 24, 2022
de Havilland Mosquito
  • British
  • Military
  • Planes

The de Havilland Mosquito was one of the most feared Allied aircraft of WWII and certainly one of the fastest – despite its incredible multirole capabilities…

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A Rare Sinclair C5: Still In The Factory Box After 37 Years

Ben Branch October 19, 2022
Sinclair-C5-In-Box
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This Sinclair C5 has remained in its original factory box for 37 years and counting. It was discovered when the Hoover factory was being cleared…

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The Gearbox MKII Transparent Turntable – $545 USD

Ben Branch October 7, 2022
Gearbox MKII Transparent Turntable
  • British
  • Gear
  • Music

This is the Gearbox MKII Transparent Turntable, it was inspired by the minimalist Braun PC 3 SV record player created by industrial design legend…

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A Campbell Stokes Sunshine Recorder – Circa Late 1800s

Ben Branch September 27, 2022
Campbell Stokes Sunshine Recorder
  • British
  • Gear

This is an original Campbell Stokes Sunshine Recorder, it’s an unusual meteorological instrument that uses a glass or crystal ball to measure the duration…

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