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1953 Ferrari 250 Europa

Ben Branch May 30, 2014
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design
  • Ferrari
  • Italian
  • Luxury
  • Vintage

The Ferrari 250 Europa is widely considered to be one of the most important early Ferraris, it’s also viewed by many as one of…

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The 1901 Wright Glider

Ben Branch May 29, 2014
  • American
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Planes

The 1901 Wright Glider is a marvel of simple engineering, looking back at it now its general design looks almost self explanatory but simple…

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1959 Fiat-Abarth 750 Zagato

Ben Branch May 28, 2014
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design
  • Italian
  • Luxury
  • Racing

The story of Abarth and the history that the company shares with Fiat is an essential chapter in the history of top tier motorsport….

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Mohawk Motorcycle Boots by REV’IT!

Ben Branch May 26, 2014
  • Boots
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Retro
  • Style

Motorcycle boots can be a difficult thing to buy, often people are forced to compromise between safety and aesthetics – but every now and…

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Maple Motorcycle Jeans

Ben Branch May 23, 2014
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Style

My trusty pair of Maple Motorcycle Jeans have now been worn on 4 continents, on a wide variety of motorcycles, on an even wider…

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Speedster Espresso Machine

Ben Branch May 20, 2014
  • Coffee
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Gadgets
  • Luxury

On first seeing the Speedster Espresso Machine my first thoughts were that I needed to open a cafe, just so I’d have an excuse…

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The Ducati Leggero by Walt Siegl

Ben Branch May 17, 2014
  • Cafe Racers
  • Design
  • Ducati
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

The Ducati Leggero is a limited edition series of bespoke motorcycles built by custom legend Walt Siegl, the tank, seat, cowling and frame are all…

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Supermarine Spitfire Blueprints

Ben Branch May 16, 2014
  • Art
  • British
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Planes

The beautiful Supermarine Spitfire blueprints you see here are made using the old fashioned method – ammonia activated paper on a traditional Diazit blueprint machine. Each…

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2014 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight

Ben Branch May 15, 2014
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Le Mans
  • Vintage

The news that Jaguar is currently building 6 new E-Type Lightweights is the sort of thing that sends people like us into a mild…

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Gentleman’s Apron by Rugged Material

Ben Branch May 15, 2014
  • American
  • Design
  • Gear

The Gentleman’s Apron by Rugged Material is a classic interpretation of an apron for men who make things. Aprons used to be synonymous with…

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Connect Tree Tent

Ben Branch May 13, 2014
  • Camping
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Off Road

The Connect Tree Tent is the latest offering from Tentsile, the original tree tent company. We’ve featured their previous creations and they’ve always been…

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Jeep: The Adventure Never Stops

Ben Branch May 12, 2014
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Off Road

Jeep: The Adventure Never Stops is a biography of the world’s most famous 4×4, and the vehicle that spawned the SUV domination we’re seeing…

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