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Short Film Series: Isle of Man TT – Learn the Course

Ben Branch June 5, 2018
Isle of Man TT
  • British
  • Films
  • Isle of Man TT
  • Motorcycles
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If you’ve ever wanted to spend a lap aboard a superbike at the Isle of Man TT with no risk of putting yourself through…

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DNA Garage Mazda RX-3 Race Car – 400 bhp Triple Rotor

Ben Branch May 30, 2018
Mazda RX-3 Race Car 1
  • Cars
  • Japanese
  • Racing

This Mazda is a rotary-chimera of sorts, it’s a lightweight 1974 Mazda RX-3 fitted with a triple-rotor Mazda 20B engine producing 400 bhp. The…

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The Original Norton Commando Production Racer – The Yellow Peril

Ben Branch May 24, 2018
Norton Commando Production Racer - The Yellow Peril
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Norton
  • Racing

The Yellow Peril The Norton Commando Production Racer was often colloquially referred to as the “Yellow Peril”. The bike would be offered as a…

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One-of-One – The 1997 Shelby Aurora V8 Can-Am Prototype

Ben Branch May 22, 2018
Shelby Aurora V8 CAN-AM
  • American
  • Cars
  • Racing
  • Shelby

With an estimated hammer price of just $20,000 to $25,000 USD, this Shelby Aurora V8 Can-Am prototype is possibly one of the best value…

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Footage: The 1971 Formula 1 Team Bosses Race – In Identical Ford Escort MKIs

Ben Branch May 13, 2018
Jack Brabham Trophy Race
  • Films
  • Ford
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

The Jack Brabham Trophy Race was held at Brands Hatch in 1971, identical cars were piloted by the Formula 1 paddock’s team bosses, and…

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Big Bear Desert Racer: 1928 Harley-Davidson JDH Twin-Cam

Ben Branch May 8, 2018
Harley-Davidson JDH Twin-Cam
  • American
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The Harley-Davidson JDH Twin-Cam The Harley-Davidson JDH Twin-Cam is one of the most celebrated motorcycles ever built by the Milwaukee-based manufacturer. The 74 cubic inch…

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1972 Porsche 914/6 – Race-Prepared to FIA Standards

Ben Branch May 7, 2018
Porsche 914/6 Interior
  • Cars
  • Porsche
  • Racing

The Porsche 914/6 is the flat-6 version of the popular 914 model – a car developed by Porsche to slot into its line-up below…

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Film: C’était un Rendez-vous – 1970s Street Racing in Paris

Ben Branch May 6, 2018
C'était un Rendez-vous
  • Cars
  • Films
  • Racing

When describing C’était un Rendez-vous Jeremy Clarkson claimed that “it makes Bullitt look like a cartoon” and Carroll Shelby simply said “Outstanding”. Filming took…

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1971 AMC Gremlin Modified Stock Car – Raced in the 1970s at Charlotte, Daytona, and Talladega

Ben Branch May 4, 2018
AMC Gremlin
  • American
  • Cars
  • Racing

The AMC Gremlin and Modified Stock Car racing are a match made in 1970s oval track heaven. The Gremlin was small and cheap, with…

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Documentary: The Greatest Years Of Rally – The 1970s

Ben Branch April 29, 2018
Ford Escort MK2 Rally Car
  • Cars
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  • Racing
  • Rally

The 1970s were a golden age in the world of international rally, it was just before the monsters of Group B would arrive and…

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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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A Drivable 1:2 Scale 1977 Ferrari 312T2 Formula 1 Car

Ben Branch April 23, 2018
Italy Car Ferrari 312T2 Formula 1 Childs Car
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

The Original Ferrari 312T2 In 1976 Niki Lauda drove the Ferrari 312T2 Formula 1 car to a Constructor’s Championship alongside teammate Clay Regazzoni, Lauda missed…

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