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Ex-Michael Schumacher 1991 Benetton F1 Car

Ben Branch April 10, 2017
  • British
  • Cars
  • Formula 1

Michael Schumacher is a man who needs no introduction, even people who’ve never seen a Formula 1 race in their lives have heard of…

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Documentary: Land Rover – A 50 Year Adventure

Ben Branch April 9, 2017
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Design

A 50 Year Adventure is a documentary about one of the world’s most famous, and most successful 4×4 manufacturers – Land Rover. The film…

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1949 World Championship Winner – Velocette KTT

Ben Branch April 8, 2017
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The Story of the Velocette KTT The Velocette KTT was named for its overhead cam and its Isle of Man Tourist Trophy intentions –…

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VELDT Full Face Carbon Helmet

Ben Branch April 7, 2017
  • British
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Helmets

VELDT is a helmet company based in one of the motorcycling world’s most hallowed places – the Isle of Man. The helmets are made…

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Matchless Model X

Ben Branch April 4, 2017
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Rare

The Matchless Model X was released in 1929 and sold until the Second World War got underway in 1939, with the final examples being…

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The Malle Expedition Roll

Ben Branch April 4, 2017
  • British
  • Camping
  • Off Road

The Malle Expedition Roll is a waterproof sleeping roll with an oiled canvas underside, and a topside of post-box red soft organic cotton twill….

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The Essential Triumph TR6 Buying Guide

Ben Branch March 31, 2017
  • British
  • Buying Guides
  • Cars
  • Triumph

Introduction James May describes the Triumph TR6 as “The blokiest bloke’s car ever built”. Translated into non-British English that means it’s a car that…

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Caterham Seven 360

Ben Branch March 30, 2017
  • British
  • Cars
  • Engineering

The Origins of the Seven The Caterham Seven is the official continuation of the iconic Lotus Seven, designed by Colin Chapman and built by…

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AJS 7R – The Boy Racer

Ben Branch March 28, 2017
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The AJS 7R was introduced in 1948, and was almost immediately nicknamed the “Boy Racer”. It would go on to be become one of…

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Documentary: Blackburn Buccaneer – The Full Story

Ben Branch March 26, 2017
  • British
  • Films
  • Planes

The Blackburn Buccaneer was developed in the 1950s as a carrier-borne strike aircraft with a long range – capable of carrying a nuclear payload…

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Hedon Heroine Full Face Motorcycle Helmet

Ben Branch March 24, 2017
  • British
  • Gear
  • Helmets

The new Hedon Heroine is a welcome addition to the growing number of classically-styled motorcycle helmets with full modern safety compliance. Hedon is a…

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Fallen Furniture Fuselage Wall Art

Ben Branch March 21, 2017
  • Art
  • British
  • Design
  • Home

Fallen Furniture is a British company based in Bath that have become globally recognised for their aerospace-derived art and furniture. Each piece is made…

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