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Alan Cathcart’s 1987 Ducati 851 “Superbike Edizione 11 / 1987”

Ben Branch March 28, 2018
Ducati 851
  • Ducati
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

The Ducati 851 is a motorcycle that needs no introduction to anyone who was following the Superbike World Championship when it first launched back…

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The Ferrari Testarossa – 1980s Supercar Royalty

Ben Branch March 22, 2018
Ferrari Testarossa
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Italian

The Ferrari Testarossa is a supercar that can almost single-handedly define the 1980s – an decade of excess, Synthwave, fluorescent colors, Back to the Future,…

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The First Ducati Production L-Twin – The Ducati 750 GT

Ben Branch March 15, 2018
  • Ducati
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

The Ducati 750 GT was the Italian company’s first road-going V-twin, though of course they prefer the term L-twin as it better describes the…

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The Automotive Art of Halmo

Ben Branch March 12, 2018
250 GTO Wall Model
  • Art
  • Cars
  • Italian

Halmo is an Italian company based just 100 kilometers from the main Ferrari headquarters in Maranello, it was founded by architect and yacht designer…

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Charles Morgan’s Classics – The Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint

Ben Branch February 18, 2018
Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint
  • Cars
  • Italian

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint is a bit of a personal favorite, and this one is more special than most. It’s the Alfaholics GTA-R…

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Original Works Racer: 1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Roadster

Ben Branch February 16, 2018
  • British
  • Cars
  • Italian
  • Racing

The Arnolt-Bristol is an unusual car that owes its existence jointly to the Brits, Italians, and Americans. The post-WWII era was a golden age for…

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Classic Style: Piloti 24H Le Mans Driving Shoes – Limited Edition

Ben Branch February 8, 2018
Piloti Driving Shoes
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Italian

The Piloti 24H Le Mans driving shoes were developed to suit a very specific kind of person – a 24 Hours of Le Mans…

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1965 Ferrari 275 GTB Alloy

Ben Branch February 5, 2018
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Italian
  • Luxury

The Ferrari 275 GTB was released in 1964 with an almost impossible task – it had to replace the acclaimed Ferrari 250 series. In…

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The Rambo Lambo: 1991 Lamborghini LM002 4×4

Ben Branch January 29, 2018
Lamborghini LM002 4x4 Car
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Italian
  • Luxury

The Lamborghini LM002 was quickly dubbed the “Rambo Lambo” when it was unveiled to the public in 1986. Although very few realized it at…

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Stylemartin Wave Motorcycle Boots

Ben Branch January 24, 2018
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Italian
  • Style

Stylmartin is an Italian company known for producing some of the best motorcycle boots in the world, usually with a distinctively retro flair. The…

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Johnny Hallyday’s 1965 Iso Grifo A3/C

Ben Branch January 22, 2018
  • Cars
  • Italian
  • Rare

The Iso Grifo A3/C was developed by legendary Italian engineer and test driver Giotto Bizzarrini – the same man responsible for the creation of…

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Ex-Works 1975 Fiat Abarth 124 Rallye Group 4 Spider

Ben Branch January 17, 2018
  • Cars
  • Italian
  • Rally
  • Rare

The Fiat Abarth 124 Rallye Spider was a comprehensively re-developed version of the famous little Italian roadster designed to race in the Group 4…

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