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Original Ford Escort MKI Works Racer

Ben Branch March 18, 2017
  • British
  • Cars
  • Ford
  • Racing
  • Rally

Few of the original Ford Escort MKI works racing cars have survived – which isn’t all that surprising when you take a look back at…

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The Illustrations of Roy Scorer

Ben Branch March 17, 2017
  • Art
  • British
  • Engineering

Roy Scorer is one of the world’s leading technical illustrators, with his work regularly featured in Haynes Manuals, including the manuals on the Bismarck…

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Land Rover Series III LWB

Ben Branch March 10, 2017
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Land Rover first appeared in the years just after WWII, resources were strictly rationed in the United Kingdom and practicality was cherished above all…

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Jenvey DCOE Heritage Throttle Bodies

Ben Branch March 8, 2017
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Gear

When Jenvey announced the new DCOE Heritage Throttle Body they were overwhelmed with interest from classic car owners from all four corners of the…

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Documentary: The History of Austin Healey

Ben Branch March 5, 2017
  • British
  • Cars
  • Films

Editor’s Note: The original documentary has been removed from YouTube, we’ve substituted with the next best thing. This documentary about the history of Austin…

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Bremont MBII

Ben Branch March 3, 2017
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Watches

The Bremont MBII and its forebear the MBI were designed at the request of Martin-Baker – a British aviation company that supplies 70% of…

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Lister Costin Chevrolet Streamliner

Ben Branch February 27, 2017
  • British
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Racing

The Lister Costin Chevrolet represented a new direction for the small British car maker, its slippery body was designed by aerodynamicist Frank Costin, a…

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Colorado Norton Works 1975 Commando

Ben Branch February 17, 2017
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Norton

The Beginning of the Commando In 1967 the British Norton-Villiers company revealed the Norton Commando to the world, it wasn’t the most modern bike…

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A Paintball Gun Equipped Daimler Ferret

Ben Branch February 16, 2017
  • British
  • Cars
  • Military

Taking an original 1958 Daimler Ferret Scout Car and fitting it with a paintball gun is the kind of thing many of us like would…

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1955 Jaguar XK140 SE “Heuber Roadster”

Ben Branch February 15, 2017
  • British
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Jaguar

The Jaguar XK140 was released in 1954 as the successor to the mighty XK120, it wasn’t meant as a blank slate redesign but more…

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Aero Leather Northeaster Jacket

Ben Branch February 15, 2017
  • British
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets
  • Style

The Northeaster Jacket is made by Aero Leather, a Scottish company renowned for their classically-styled gear that’s been worn in countless Hollywood films over…

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Belstaff Classic Tourist Trophy Jacket

Ben Branch February 13, 2017
  • British
  • Gear
  • Jackets
  • Style

The Belstaff Classic Tourist Trophy Jacket is a timeless British design that’s been updated for the 21st century, with new CE EN 1621-12:2012 armour…

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