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Vehicle Ambush Counterattacks: A 1970s Police Training Film

Ben Branch July 25, 2021
Vehicle Ambush Counterattacks Film
  • American
  • Films

This 1976 California State Police training film teaches the viewer how to drive both defensively and offensively, and how to use a car as a battering ram when required to clear road blocks and scatter attackers.

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New Motorcycle Adventure Film: Wide Of The Mark

Ben Branch July 20, 2021
Wide Of The Mark Film Motorcycle Riding In Tasmania 13
  • Adventure
  • Australian
  • Films

Wide Of The Mark is a new motorcycle adventure film by Garage Movies. It tells the story of a group of friends who set…

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A History Of Flight: A Documentary About The First 100 Years Of Flying

Ben Branch July 18, 2021
A History Of Flight Documentary
  • Films
  • Planes

A History Of Flight is an almost two hour long documentary that covers the remarkable achievements of the first 100 years or flight, from…

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1980s Supercar Review: The Rare Cizeta-Moroder V16T

Ben Branch July 11, 2021
Cizeta-Moroder V16T
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

This short film from a 1980s-era Australian television show gives a glimpse into what was then the newest and most exciting supercar manufacturer in…

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The Road To Monterey: A Free, Award-Winning Porsche Racing Documentary

Ben Branch July 4, 2021
Porsche 356 Drifting
  • Australian
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

The Road To Monterey is an award-winning feature film about vintage racing that centers on Australian racing driver Ron Goodman and his highly-tuned Porsche…

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The Story of the Suzuki GT750 | The Civilized Superbike

Ben Branch June 27, 2021
Suzuki GT750S Vallelunga
  • Films
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

This film from the team at Brightside Media tells the story of the Suzuki GT750, known as the “Le Mans” in the USA, it’s…

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Full Documentary: Birth Of A Giant – The Canadair Argus Marine Reconnaissance Aircraft

Ben Branch June 20, 2021
Birth Of A Giant 1
  • Films
  • Planes

This 30 minute documentary tells the story of the development, design, and construction of the Canadair Argus, considered by many to be one of…

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GT40 Panamericano – The First GT40 To Race In La Carrera Panamericana

Ben Branch June 15, 2021
GT40-Panamericano-19
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films
  • Racing

This article was written by the team at Driving La Carrera, Silodrome is an official launch partner of this film so please watch it…

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1930s Morris Educational Film: Constructing A Car Engine

Ben Branch June 13, 2021
Morris Motors Factory Film 2
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

This film dates from the 1930s, it was made by the Morris Motors Cine Dept. at Cowley to showcase their advanced (by the standards of…

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Automobile, Motorcycle, Airplane, and Bicycle Stunts From 1918

Ben Branch June 12, 2021
Automobile, Motorcycle, Airplane, and Bicycle Stunts From 1918
  • Adventure
  • American
  • Films

This remarkable film shows a collection of stunts being performed by daredevils, all taking place over 100 years ago in the United States on…

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Full Documentary: Edward’s Flying Boat – The White Elephant

Ben Branch June 6, 2021
Edward's Flying Boat Collage 1
  • British
  • Films
  • Planes

Edward’s Flying Boat is one of those vintage documentaries that almost seems like it could be a very well-acted deadpan comedy. The film is…

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Lorenzo’s Million Mile Porsche 356

Ben Branch May 30, 2021
Million Mile Porsche
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

This short film centres around Lorenzo and his million mile Porsche 356, Lorenzo is one of those older guys you might meet at a…

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