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The $70 Million Dollar Ferrari 250 GTO In The Vault

Ben Branch July 6, 2018
Ferrari 250 GTO Back
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Italian
  • Le Mans
  • Racing

The Vault of the Petersen Automotive Museum The overwhelming majority of people driving down Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles have no idea that the…

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AGV X3000 Gloria Helmet – Classic Design, Modern Safety

Ben Branch July 2, 2018
AGV X3000 Gloria Helmet
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Italian

The AGV X3000 Gloria helmet is a new design from the iconic Italian company designed to evoke the styling of the classic full face…

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Original Prototype – Ferrari 308 GTB Group B Michelotto

Ben Branch June 22, 2018
Ferrari 308 GTB Rear
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Italian
  • Racing
  • Rally

This is the original prototype of the Ferrari 308 GTB Group B Michelotto – it was the first one built and was a proof…

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The Bol d’Or by Walt Siegl Motorcycles – A Featherlight MV Agusta F3

Ben Branch June 21, 2018
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Engineering
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

Walt Siegl is deservedly known as one of the finest custom motorcycle builders in the world, but we’ve always associated him more with Ducatis…

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The Metalbike Garage Custom BMW K1200RS

Ben Branch June 12, 2018
BMW K1200RS Detail
  • BMW
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

The Metalbike Garage BMW K1200RS Metalbike Garage was founded by Simone Lecca after he left Gruppo Bertone – the storied Italian automotive styling, coachbuilding,…

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Godzilla’s Godfather – The Prince Skyline Sport Coupe by Michelotti

Ben Branch June 4, 2018
Prince Skyline Headlights
  • Cars
  • Italian
  • Japanese

The Prince Skyline Sport Coupe by Michelotti The Prince Skyline was a car with humble beginnings that would slowly evolve into one of the…

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The Nardi Classic Steering Wheel

Ben Branch May 31, 2018
Nardi Classic Steering Wheel
  • Cars
  • Gear
  • Italian

The Nardi Classic Steering Wheel is a design that’s immediately recognizable to anyone with an interest in vintage motoring, Nardi wheels have been used…

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1954 Cunningham C3 – The Rare American Homologation Special

Ben Branch May 25, 2018
Cunningham C3 Grille
  • American
  • Cars
  • Italian
  • Le Mans

The Cunningham C3 The Cunningham C3 was to be the only non-racing car ever built by Briggs Cunningham and his team, and it only came…

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An Italian-American Supercar – The De Tomaso Pantera GT5

Ben Branch April 27, 2018
De Tomaso Pantera GT5 Back
  • American
  • Cars
  • Italian

The De Tomaso Pantera GT5 was, in some respects, the blue-collar version of the Lamborghini Countach. Both cars featured a sweeping wedge-shaped profile, big…

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The First Mid-Engined BMW Supercar – The BMW M1

Ben Branch April 25, 2018
BMW M1 Car Main
  • BMW
  • Cars
  • German
  • Italian

The BMW M1 was built almost entirely thanks to retired racing driver and head of BMW M-division Jochen Neerpasch, who wanted to challenge Porsche…

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1955 Moretti 750 Gran Sport Barchetta

Ben Branch April 24, 2018
Moretti 750 Gran Sport Barchetta Overhead
  • Cars
  • Italian
  • Racing

The Moretti 750 Gran Sport Barchetta is an exceptionally rare sports car, just three were made with this body style, and it’s believed that…

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Momo Heritage Prototipo Steering Wheel

Ben Branch March 29, 2018
Momo Heritage Prototipo Sports Steering Wheel
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Italian
  • Racing

The Momo Heritage Prototipo is unquestionably one of the most highly-regarded and best-known steering wheels in the world, it was developed by the Italian…

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