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MV Agusta 861 Magni – Italian Motorcycle Royalty

Ben Branch September 6, 2018
MV Agusta 861 Magni Front Right
  • Engineering
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

This MV Agusta 861 Magni is the work of Arturo Magni and his sons, Arturo was a legendary Italian engineer who joined MV Agusta…

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The Most Affordable Zagato In The World: The 1974 Zagato Zele 1000

Ben Branch September 3, 2018
Zagato Zele 1000 Badge
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Italian

In the world of coachbuilders there are few names that evoke more passion than Zagato, the list of iconic road and race cars built…

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Dainese Shelton D-WP Motorcycle Boots

Ben Branch August 31, 2018
Dainese Shelton D-WP Motorcycle Boots
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Italian
  • Style

The new Dainese Shelton D-WP Boots look almost completely like regular streetwear, making them ideal for urban and city riders who need to walk…

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The Anvil Motociclette Indian Shrimp Mille – A Custom Indian Scout Sixty

Ben Branch August 28, 2018
Custom Indian Scout Sixty 4
  • American
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

The Indian Shrimp Mille is a new custom build from the talented Italian team at Anvil Motociclette dedicated to one of the biggest superstars…

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A Technical Drawing By Ettore Bugatti

Ben Branch August 20, 2018
A Technical Drawing By Ettore Bugatti
  • Art
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • French
  • Italian

Ettore Bugatti was one of the early motoring world’s greatest characters, almost as famous for his gruff and oftentimes hilarious customer service as he…

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Silodrome Ride Review – The Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled

Ben Branch August 2, 2018
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
  • Ducati
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles
  • Scrambler Motorcycles

The biggest surprise during my week on the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled was just how much attention it got – people would cross the…

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Spidi Originals LE Jacket – Classic Italian Looks – Modern Safety

Ben Branch July 30, 2018
Spidi Originals LE Jacket
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Italian
  • Jackets

The Spidi Originals LE Jacket is a classically styled motorcycle jacket that captures the aesthetic of the formative days of the world-renowned motorcycle gear…

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Lancia Fulvia Sport 1600 Zagato – The “Affordable” Zagato

Ben Branch July 21, 2018
Lancia Fulvia Sport 1600 Zagato
  • Cars
  • Italian
  • Rally

The Lancia Fulvia Sport 1600 Zagato is the fastest and most powerful Fulvia ever made thanks to the 1.6 liter HF engine fitted where…

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Unadulterated Jet-Age Styling – The Plymouth Asimmetrica Roadster

Ben Branch July 20, 2018
Plymouth Asimmetrica Roadster Grill
  • American
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Italian
  • Rare

The Plymouth Asimmetrica Roadster was designed as a production car, despite its concept car looks – it was initially planned that 25 would be…

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The Lancia Stratos HF – The King of ’70s Rally

Ben Branch July 17, 2018
Lancia Stratos Open
  • Cars
  • Italian
  • Racing
  • Rally

The Lancia Stratos was the first car designed specifically for top flight rally competition – developed by the all-Italian dream team of Lancia, Nuccio…

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1970 Laverda GT 750 – The Big Italian Parallel Twin

Ben Branch July 16, 2018
Laverda GT 750 Tank
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

The Beginnings of Laverda The Laverda GT 750 is one of the most famous, and most popular, motorcycles from Italy’s “other” motorcycle manufacturer –…

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The Maserati Eldorado – Tipo 420/M/58/ – The Monzanapolis Racer

Ben Branch July 10, 2018
Maserati Eldorado Interior
  • Cars
  • Italian
  • Racing
  • Rare

The Maserati Eldorado The Maserati Eldorado is one of the most consequential racing cars of its time, despite the fact it never won a…

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