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Steve McQueen’s 1953 Vincent Comet – $36,000 to $40,000 USD

Ben Branch October 1, 2018
Vincent Comet Motorcycle
  • British
  • Motorcycles

The Vincent Comet was one of the great single-cylinder motorcycles of its era with an advanced engine that’s also a stressed chassis member, cantilever…

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The Triumph Bonneville TT Special – The Rare Factory TT Steeplechase Racer

Ben Branch September 19, 2018
Triumph TT Special Competition Sports Desert Sled Main
  • American
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing
  • Triumph

The Triumph Bonneville TT Special was designed specifically for American TT Steeplechase racing – interestingly the final specification of the model was developed not in England,…

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BSMC x Goldtop Motorcycle Gloves – Made From 1.2mm Aniline Leather

Ben Branch September 18, 2018
BSMC x Goldtop Motorcycle Gloves
  • British
  • Gear
  • Gloves

The new BSMC x Goldtop Motorcycle Gloves are a collaborative effort between the two iconic British moto companies. BSMC (The Bike Shed) originally started…

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The Greeves Challenger – The Unusual World-Beating Two Stroke

Ben Branch September 12, 2018
Greeves Motorcycle Front
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Off Road
  • Racing

To say that the Greeves Challenger, and all Greeves motorcycles, were ahead of their time is to significantly understate the remarkable foresight of Bert…

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The Edward Backpack by Malle London – Made In England

Ben Branch September 12, 2018
Edward Backpack by Malle London
  • Bags
  • British
  • Gear

The Edward Backpack is a new design from the highly-regarded Malle London, a company founded by Robert Nightingale and Jonny Cazzola – a pair…

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The New AGV X3000 Barry Sheene Motorcycle Helmet

Ben Branch September 11, 2018
AGV X3000 Barry Sheene Helmets
  • British
  • Gear
  • Helmets

The new AGV X3000 Barry Sheene Helmet is a modern reissue of one of the most famous motorcycle helmets of all time – the…

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1960 Triumph TR6 Trophy – The Iconic Desert Sled

Ben Branch September 10, 2018
Triumph TR6 Trophy Desert Sled
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing
  • Triumph

The Triumph TR6 Trophy is perhaps better known by its legendary nickname – “The Desert Sled”. It’s not known who coined the term, but…

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A Brief History of the Ariel Square Four

Jon Branch September 10, 2018
Ben Bickell Ariel 500cc Square Four motocycle Brooklands
  • Brief Histories
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

The Ariel Square Four is one of the most famous names among Britain’s original “big” bikes, standing side-by-side with the likes of Brough Superior and Vincent HRD.

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Episode 1: James May – The Reassembler

Ben Branch September 9, 2018
Episode 1 James May - The Reassembler
  • British
  • Films

The Reassembler is a series by former Top Gear and current Grand Tour host James May. If you’re anything like me, James May is your…

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Watch The Goodwood Revival 2018 – Free Live Stream

Ben Branch September 8, 2018
Goodwood Revival Free Live Stream 2018
  • British
  • Cars
  • Films
  • Racing

The Goodwood Revival is one of the most important vintage motoring events in the world, it takes place each year usually in early September…

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1926 Isle of Man TT Competitor – Scott Flying Squirrel Racing Prototype

Ben Branch September 7, 2018
Scott Flying Squirrel
  • British
  • Isle of Man TT
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The Scott Flying Squirrel is almost certainly the most famous motorcycle made by the revered British marque, though it’s hard to tell if its…

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1968-69-Type Ford P68 “F3L” Prototype Racing Car

Ben Branch September 5, 2018
1968-69-Type Ford P68 F3L Prototype Racing Car Doors Up
  • British
  • Cars
  • Ford
  • Racing

The Ford P68, otherwise known as the F3L for “Ford 3 Litre”, is a sports prototype racing car that should probably be just as…

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