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Documentary: Rallying In The 1980s

Ben Branch October 6, 2019
Group B Rally Audi
  • Cars
  • Films
  • Racing
  • Rally

Many consider the 1980s to be the golden age of rally, it’s a tough call however as the 1960s and 1970s offered a slew…

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The Search – A Short Film Presented by The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

Ben Branch September 29, 2019
The Search - A Short Film Presented by The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride
  • Films
  • Motorcycles

This is the latest film from the team at Stories of Bike, it’s been made in collaboration with The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, a global…

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Oil In The Blood – The Official Trailer

Ben Branch September 22, 2019
Oil In The Blood
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Films

This is the official trailer for Oil In The Blood, a film about the people who make up modern custom motorcycle culture. Production for…

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Short Film: (Legal) Beach Racing In Malaysia

Ben Branch September 17, 2019
Legal Beach Racing In Malaysia
  • Films
  • Motorcycles

In September 2019, three days of beach racing took place in Desaru, Malaysia. There were no entrance restrictions – anyone could enter riding any…

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“The Rescues” Episode 1 – Austin A30 – A New YouTube Series

Ben Branch September 15, 2019
Car & Classic The Rescues - Austin A30
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

This is the first episode in a brand new YouTube series from the team at Car & Classic. It’s a refreshingly honest look at…

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Full Documentary: The Only Surviving Airworthy Messerschmitt Bf109

Ben Branch September 8, 2019
Messerschmitt Bf 109
  • Films
  • German
  • Planes

This documentary covers the remarkable, decades long restoration of what would become the only flying Messerschmitt Bf109 in the world. In the years since…

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A Mesmerising Honda CB750 Sandcast Restoration Time-Lapse Short Film

Ben Branch September 1, 2019
Honda CB750 Restoration
  • Films
  • Honda
  • Motorcycles

This short time-lapse film captures the restoration of an original 1969 Honda CB750 (Sandcast). Remarkably the restoration was completed by Sam Roberts in a…

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Documentary: The Pan American Boeing 377 Stratocruiser

Ben Branch August 25, 2019
Pan Am Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
  • American
  • Films
  • Planes

This film from 1950 was created to give Americans a look into what it was like to fly on the then-new Pan American Boeing…

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For Sale: The Dune Buggy Driven By Steve McQueen In The Thomas Crown Affair

Ben Branch August 16, 2019
Dune Buggy Driven By Steve McQueen In The Thomas Crown Affair Meyers Manx
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

The Meyers Manx dune buggy driven by Steve McQueen in the Thomas Crown Affair is undeniably one of the most famous screen cars of…

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Documentary: The History Of BMW

Ben Branch August 11, 2019
BMW 2002 Race Car
  • BMW
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

This documentary about the history of BMW covers everything from the earliest days of the company from 1916 onwards when they were in the…

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Documentary: The Reliant Robin Rides Again

Ben Branch August 4, 2019
Robin Rides Again
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

The Reliant Robin is one of the most famous little cars in Britain, the three-wheeler became a global celebrity after multiple appearances as Mr…

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The Alpha One GTO Driven By Tom Cruise in Vanilla Sky Is For Sale

Ben Branch July 30, 2019
Ferrari Alpha One GTO Driven By Tom Cruise in Vanilla Sky Nose
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

The Alpha One GTO is one of the better-known Ferrari 250 GTO replicas, they were based on the Datsun Z-car platform, typically the 240Z…

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