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Once Upon A Wheel – Paul Newman’s Racing Documentary

Ben Branch November 4, 2018
Paul Newman Race Car
  • American
  • Films
  • Racing

Once Upon A Wheel is Paul Newman’s iconic 1971 racing documentary, it’s a fascinating window into the period and it includes appearances by the likes…

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Documentary: The Flying Boats

Ben Branch October 28, 2018
Saunders-Roe Princess Flying Boat
  • Engineering
  • Films
  • Planes

Flying boats were initially considered to be the only way to feasibly build large aircraft successfully due to the fact that they didn’t need…

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Documentary: The Life Of Lotus Founder Colin Chapman In 1968

Ben Branch October 21, 2018
Colin Chapman Formula 1
  • British
  • Cars
  • Films
  • Formula 1

This film was originally an episode of a popular British TV show called “Millionaire”. Each episode followed a millionaire of the time offering a…

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Isle of Man TT by Studio Kippenberger – Full Length Film

Ben Branch October 14, 2018
Isle of Man TT by Studio Kippenberger
  • Films
  • Isle of Man TT
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

Isle of Man TT is a feature film by Studio Kippenberger, the world renowned team of filmmakers headed up by Christopher Kippenberger. It’s notoriously…

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The 1982 SuperBikers Race – Road Racing, Flat Track, And Motocross Rolled Into One

Ben Branch October 7, 2018
1982 SuperBikers Race
  • American
  • Films
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The 1982 SuperBikers Race was a made-for-TV special event thought up by the team at ABC’s Wide World of Sports. In short, the race was…

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How To Fly The P-47 Thunderbolt – World War II Training Film

Ben Branch September 30, 2018
Brazilian P-47 after impact with chimney; the pilot managed to land safely
  • American
  • Films
  • Military
  • Planes

This World War II training film covers pilot familiarization with the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, one of the most prolific and beloved fighter/bombers of the…

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Peter Fonda’s 1968 Bultaco Pursang From “Easy Rider”

Ben Branch September 25, 2018
Bultaco Pursang Front
  • Films
  • Motocross
  • Motorcycles

The Bultaco Pursang was one of the most successful two-stroke motocross bikes of its era, taking on some of the biggest motorcycle marques and…

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Untelevised Race: 1980 Showroom Stock C National Championship Race

Ben Branch September 23, 2018
1980 Showroom Stock C National Championship
  • American
  • Cars
  • Films
  • Racing

Showroom Stock racing is exactly what it says on the box, cars are strictly limited to factory fresh condition with no performance modifications allowed….

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Film: The Golden Age of American Motorcycle Hill Climbing

Ben Branch September 16, 2018
Motorcycle Hill Climbing
  • American
  • Films
  • Motorcycles

This film is a little different to many that I’ve featured here on Silodrome in the past, there’s no commentary or sound of any…

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A Must-Watch Motorcycle Short Film: Stronger

Ben Branch September 15, 2018
Stronger Film Stories of Bike
  • Films
  • Motorcycles

Editor: If you only watch one motorcycle film this year, make it this one. Seriously. Stronger is a short film about the recent experiences…

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Episode 1: James May – The Reassembler

Ben Branch September 9, 2018
Episode 1 James May - The Reassembler
  • British
  • Films

The Reassembler is a series by former Top Gear and current Grand Tour host James May. If you’re anything like me, James May is your…

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Watch The Goodwood Revival 2018 – Free Live Stream

Ben Branch September 8, 2018
Goodwood Revival Free Live Stream 2018
  • British
  • Cars
  • Films
  • Racing

The Goodwood Revival is one of the most important vintage motoring events in the world, it takes place each year usually in early September…

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