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Triumph Scrambler by Auto Fabrica

Ben Branch June 17, 2014
  • British
  • Design
  • Motorcycles
  • Scrambler Motorcycles

Every now and then when I’m emailing backwards and forwards with a custom bike builder they send me a description of their bike so…

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Ferrari 250 GT N.A.R.T. Spider by Fantuzzi

Ben Branch June 16, 2014
  • American
  • Design
  • Ferrari
  • Italian
  • Rare
  • Vintage

The Ferrari you’re looking at here is a bit of an anomaly, officially titled as a “Ferrari 250 GT N.A.R.T. Spider by Fantuzzi” it…

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AXE 2 Kevlar Shirt by Crave

Ben Branch June 14, 2014
  • Clothing
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Safety

Kevlar-lined motorcycle jackets are commonplace nowadays, I have 3 and you probably do too. The ability of Kevlar to withstand almost supernatural levels of…

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Ducati 749 by Apogee Motorworks

Ben Branch June 13, 2014
  • Cafe Racers
  • Design
  • Ducati
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

The horses ridden by the four horsemen of the apocalypse are said to be white, red, black and pale. After having a look over…

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Aston Martin Atom Factory Prototype

Ben Branch June 12, 2014
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design
  • Luxury
  • Vintage

You’re looking at the only Aston Martin Atom ever made, it was a factory prototype concept car built in 1939/1940 and you’ve almost certainly…

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Carburettor Lamp by Futility Studios

Ben Branch June 11, 2014
  • Art
  • Design
  • Home
  • Retro

The attention to detail on this lamp is so good it stopped me in my tracks – it’s been so well thought-out that it…

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Taylor Stitch Townsend Jeans

Ben Branch June 10, 2014
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Japanese
  • Safety

A good pair of jeans can change your life, and in this day and age the humble denim trouser has overtaken the suit as…

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Sopwith Camel

Ben Branch June 8, 2014
  • American
  • British
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Military
  • Planes
  • Retro

The Sopwith Camel is a remarkably important aircraft, it was first flown in 1917 when the pace of advancement in aircraft design was moving…

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Enigma Machine

Ben Branch June 4, 2014
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • German
  • Military
  • Vintage

It isn’t everyday that an original World War II Enigma machine comes up for sale, most of the machines are now either in museums…

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The Mighty Lycoming V8-Equipped 1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton –

Ben Branch June 2, 2014
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design
  • Luxury
  • Style

The 1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and important American automobiles of the 20th century. During…

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Barbour International Short Motorcycle Jacket

Ben Branch June 1, 2014
  • British
  • Clothing
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Luxury
  • Retro
  • Style

The Barbour International Short Motorcycle Jacket is the new, lengthily named daily-wear jacket from the storied British gear manufacturer. Each one is made from…

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The Three-Wheeler by Castle Three

Ben Branch May 31, 2014
  • British
  • Cars
  • Concept
  • Design

The Castle Three Motor Co. made a name for itself in the late 1910s and early 1920s as the primary competitor for The Morgan…

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