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A Master Replica Of Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber From “Return of the Jedi”

Ben Branch September 2, 2023
Luke Skywalker Lightsaber Return of the Jedi
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This is a master replica of the lightsaber used by Luke Skywalker in Return of the Jedi, it was produced by LucasFilm Ltd and…

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Vintage Instructional Film: A Ford Guide To Rally Driving

Ben Branch June 4, 2023
Rally Driver John Taylor
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This is an instructional film for aspirational rally drivers titled A Ford Guide To Rally Driving. It’s narrated by Murray Walker, an icon of…

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There’s An Original “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Ewan McGregor Training Lightsaber For Sale

Ben Branch May 29, 2023
Star Wars- Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace Lightsaber
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This is an original “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Ewan McGregor lightsaber as used in training for the film Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace. It…

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Vintage 4×4 Instructional Film: Land Rover Driving Technique

Ben Branch March 26, 2023
Land Rover Series 3
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This off-road driving instructional film was produced by the Rover Triumph Film Unit back in 1974, it features the then-new short wheelbase Series 3…

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Short Film: Cristian Sosa Metal Work Masterclass – At MotoRRetro

Ben Branch March 10, 2023
Cristian Sosa MotoRRetro 13
  • Custom Motorcycles
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This short film showcases the series of hands-on lessons in custom motorcycle fuel tank design and fabrication that were given to the MotoRRetro student…

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Full Film: The 2022 East African Safari Rally

Ben Branch February 19, 2023
2022 East African Safari Rally Ken Block 3
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This feature-length documentary film covers the 2022 East African Safari Rally though the eyes of the team at Tuthill Porsche. This was the year…

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The 21st Century: Autos and All That Traffic – A 1969 Film By Walter Cronkite

Ben Branch December 18, 2022
Autos And All That Traffic
  • American
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This 1969 episode of “The 21st Century” by CBS is hosted by Walter Cronkite – a legendary American journalist who is perhaps best remembered…

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Short Film: Carl Cox And His Alpina B6 3.5

Ben Branch December 4, 2022
Alpina B6 Carl Cox 1
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This short film from Brightside Media tells the story of the Alpina B6 3.5 owned by legendary international DJ Carl Cox. Cox is well-known…

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Used In The F1 Movie “Rush” – A 1976 McLaren M23 Replica Stunt Car

Ben Branch November 12, 2022
McLaren M23 Stunt Car Rush 14
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This car looks almost indistinguishable from the actual McLaren M23 Formula 1 cars used in 1976, but it was actually built far more recently…

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For Sale: A Batmobile From “Batman Returns” – $1.5 Million USD *Updated

Ben Branch November 7, 2022
Batman Returns Batmobile Tim Burton 1
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*Please Note: We’ve received a credible report that this car has been misrepresented by the seller. The company selling it on consignment is currently…

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Michael Andretti’s 1991 Lola-Chevrolet T91/00 Is For Sale

Jon Branch October 24, 2022
Lola Chevrolet T91
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This 1991 Lola-Chevrolet T91/00 is historically significant for a few reasons, it was the car that helped power Michael Andretti to his first CART…

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The Q Boat From James Bond’s “The World Is Not Enough”

Ben Branch September 28, 2022
Q Boat From James Bond The World Is Not Enough
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This is the Q Boat from “The World Is Not Enough,” the 19th film in the James Bond series that was released in 1999…

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