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XTR Pepo BMW R100R

Ben Branch December 27, 2016
  • BMW
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The BMW R100R is a motorcycle that looks older than it really is, BMW released it as a retro-modern bike in 1991 and sold…

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1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II

Ben Branch December 17, 2016
  • Cars
  • German
  • Racing
  • Rare

The story of the Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II can’t be told without also telling a little about its arch rival – the…

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Documentary: This Is Nigel Mansell

Ben Branch November 20, 2016
  • American
  • British
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

This Is Nigel Mansell is a 40 minute documentary covering the Formula One World Champion’s foray into the American CART series in 1993. It…

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Guy Martin: Worms to Catch

Ben Branch October 28, 2016
  • Books
  • British
  • Racing

Worms to Catch is the latest book by Guy Martin – a man who has become Britain’s favourite motorcycle racer and all-round daredevil. In 2015…

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1928 Excelsior “Big Bertha” Hillclimber

Ben Branch October 27, 2016
  • American
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing
  • Rare

It’s thought that just 4 Excelsior “Big Bertha” Hillclimbers were ever made, and just 2 are known to have survived to the modern day…

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1976 Suzuki RG500 XR14

Ben Branch October 8, 2016
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing
  • Suzuki

The Suzuki RG500 has been hailed by many as the Norton Manx of the 2-stroke era. Its unusual square-4 engine launched the Japanese 2-strokes…

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Egli-Vincent Racer

Ben Branch September 13, 2016
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing
  • Rare

The Egli-Vincent has become so famous since it was first developed in the mid-1960s that its name now almost rivals the Vincent marque itself….

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1959 BMC 5-Ton Race Transporter

Ben Branch September 10, 2016
  • British
  • Racing
  • Retro

In 1959 the British Motor Corporation built 20 5-ton PSV chassis to operate as mobile service schools for the BMC mechanics of Britain. The…

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1986 Renault 5 Maxi Turbo

Ben Branch September 7, 2016
  • Cars
  • Engineering
  • French
  • Racing
  • Rally

With its mid-mounted 4-cylinder turbo producing a hefty 386 bhp in competition trim, the Renault 5 Maxi Turbo is one of the quickest and…

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1986 Audi Sport quattro

Ben Branch September 2, 2016
  • Cars
  • Racing
  • Rally
  • Rare

The Audi Sport quattro was released in 1984 as a Group B rally car and very limited production road car – strictly for homologation…

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1957 BMW Racing Kneeler Motorcycle

Ben Branch August 30, 2016
  • BMW
  • German
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

Editor’s Note: We’ve since been informed that this motorcycle would be classified as a Squatter, not a Kneeler. Sidecar motorcycle racing is one of…

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5 Minute Histories: Triumph TR6 Trophy – The Desert Sled

Jon Branch August 22, 2016
  • Brief Histories
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing
  • Triumph

Introduction to the Triumph TR6 – The Desert Sled The Triumph TR6 Trophy, otherwise known as the “Desert Sled” is perhaps best remembered as the…

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