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Original Dambusters Print – Signed by Members of the 617 Dambusters’ Squadron

Ben Branch July 13, 2018
Dambusters Print
  • Art
  • British
  • Military
  • Planes

The story of the Dambusters has become legendary, officially known as Operation Chastise, it was an attack on German dams using bombs that bounced…

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The Allard J2X – A Rare, Unusual, and Highly Influential British Sports Car

Ben Branch July 12, 2018
Allard J2-X Front
  • British
  • Cars
  • Racing

Although the cars built by Allard aren’t particularly famous outside of classic car circles, the influence they had on the future of sports car…

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The James Bond “Spectre” Land Rover Defender SVX

Ben Branch July 5, 2018
James Bond Spectre Land Rover Defender SVX Main
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Films
  • Land Rover

Vehicles used in James Bond films typically become almost as iconic as 007 himself, the most famous are the Astons of course, but he’s…

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1955 Jaguar XK 140 Maurice Gomm Special

Ben Branch July 3, 2018
Jaguar XK 140 Maurice Gomm Special
  • British
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Rare

The Jaguar XK 140 Maurice Gomm Special isn’t a car that you would think is in anyway related to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the World…

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Short Film: Constructing a Car Engine In The 1930s

Ben Branch July 1, 2018
Constructing a Car Engine
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Films

This short film shows what went into building a car engine back in the 1930s, including casting, forging, machining, assembly, and testing. It’s a…

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A 430 HP Corvette-Engined Range Rover Classic

Ben Branch June 27, 2018
Range Rover
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Luxury

Dropping a 6.2 liter Corvette LS3 V8 into a Range Rover Classic may seem like sacrilege to some, but it actually makes a lot…

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The 1957 Le Mans Winning Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar D-Type – Automobilist Print

Ben Branch June 27, 2018
Le Mans Winning Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar D-Type
  • Art
  • British
  • Cars
  • Home
  • Le Mans

This print by Automobilist showcases one of the most iconic Le Mans winners of all time – an Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar D-Type. This particular…

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Spitfire MK IX TD314 – A Merlin 70-Powered High Level Fighter (HFIXE)

Ben Branch June 19, 2018
Spitfire Merlin Engine
  • British
  • Military
  • Planes

The Supermarine Spitfire The Spitfire is not only one of the most consequential aircraft of the Second World War, it’s also one of the…

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An Original Concorde Attitude Display Indicator

Ben Branch June 19, 2018
Concorde Attitude Indicator
  • British
  • Engineering
  • French
  • Planes

This is an original Concorde attitude display indicator, oftentimes referred to as an artificial horizon. As with many aircraft, the attitude display indicator on…

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1959 Morgan Plus 4 2.1 Litre Competition Roadster – Lawrence Tune Special

Ben Branch June 13, 2018
Morgan Plus 4 Interior
  • British
  • Cars
  • Racing

This Morgan Plus 4 is a little different than most, it’s been fitted with a full performance conversion by Lawrence Tune, a company founded…

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Documentary: Malle Moto – The Forgotten Dakar Story

Ben Branch June 10, 2018
Malle Moto - The Forgotten Dakar Story
  • British
  • Films
  • Racing
  • Rally

Malle Moto – The Forgotten Dakar Story is a full-length documentary covering the remarkable entry of Lyndon Poskitt in the Malle Moto Class of…

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Short Film Series: Isle of Man TT – Learn the Course

Ben Branch June 5, 2018
Isle of Man TT
  • British
  • Films
  • Isle of Man TT
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

If you’ve ever wanted to spend a lap aboard a superbike at the Isle of Man TT with no risk of putting yourself through…

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