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Persol #649

Ben Branch February 14, 2014
  • Accessories
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  • Italian
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  Persol #649 sunglasses have been continually handmade in Italy since 1957, they were originally designed for Turin tram-drivers but quickly caught on and…

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S2000 Supermarine by Bremont

Ben Branch February 8, 2014
  • British
  • Design
  • Luxury
  • Watches

The S2000 Supermarine Automatic is a timepiece made by British watchmakers Bremont, remarkably it’s been tested to a depth of 2,000 meters (or 6,560 ft.) without…

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Turbo Yamaha Salt Flat Racer by Super Rat

Ben Branch February 3, 2014
  • American
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  Madness takes many forms. For some it’s a slow descent into oblivion, characterised by increasingly erratic behaviour, illogical obsessions and a fondness for…

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Mauser Monotrace

Ben Branch February 2, 2014
  • Cars
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  • Engineering
  • German
  • Vintage

  The Mauser Monotrace is one of those historical automotive curiosities that was almost forgotten, until the need for ultra-efficient cars with low aero-drag…

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ODFU Engineering Tee

Ben Branch January 30, 2014
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  The ODFU Engineering Tee is a new design from the boutique motorcycle style-house, each one is 100% fine Jersey cotton and is screen printed…

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1969 Lola T70 Mk IIIb by Sbarro

Ben Branch January 28, 2014
  • British
  • Cars
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  • Vintage

The Lola T70 is a ’60s era prototype racer that needs no introduction to fans of the golden age of motorsport, originally designed by Eric…

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1936 Delahaye 135 S

Ben Branch January 27, 2014
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  • French
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This 1936 Delahaye 135 S is one of only sixteen ever made and one of only seven to survive to the modern day, the…

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Lotus Esprit Cutaway

Ben Branch January 26, 2014
  • British
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Retro

The Lotus Esprit has long been a car that sat very near the top of my own personal automotive bucket list, I’ve always loved…

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Aluminium Briefcase by Hangar 54

Ben Branch January 24, 2014
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These bespoke aluminium briefcases by Hangar 54 are made from reclaimed aviation-grade aluminium cases originally manufactured by ZARGES, a German company that builds military…

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Lamborghini Miura P400 SV

Ben Branch January 23, 2014
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  • Italian
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It’s difficult to overstate the importance of the Lamborghini Miura, it’s the car that’s widely regarded as the godfather of the mid-engined, two-seater, high-performance sports…

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Crosley Cruiser Portable Turntable

Ben Branch January 23, 2014
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  • Music
  • Retro

The Crosley Cruiser Portable Turntable is a fantastic, affordable turntable for those who prefer the warmer tones produced by vinyl records. Each unit comes…

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1983 Lancia 037 Group B

Ben Branch January 21, 2014
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  • Rally
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The Lancia 037 Group B was developed as the successor to the legendary Lancia Stratos HF, a car that even today – almost 40…

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