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1966 Shelby 427 Cobra

Ben Branch July 10, 2014
  • American
  • British
  • Cars
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  • Shelby

This 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 is a great example of the magic that typically happens when the Brits and the Americans stop arguing about…

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Red Bull F1 V10 Conrod Bolt Cufflinks

Ben Branch July 8, 2014
  • Clothing
  • Engineering
  • Formula 1
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Racing

These beautifully detailed cufflinks are made from the heads of the bolts used on the connecting rod of the 915bhp Cosworth TJ V10, originally…

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American Stock: The Golden Era Of NASCAR – Part 2

Ben Branch July 6, 2014
  • American
  • Cars
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  • Racing
  • Retro

This is part 2 of the 3 part series American Stock: The Golden Era Of NASCAR, we featured part 1 last Sunday (you can…

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1963 Lola Mk6 GT

Ben Branch July 1, 2014
  • British
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Le Mans
  • Racing
  • Vintage

The Lola Mk6 GT is a car that may look vaguely familiar as it would eventually become the basis of the iconic and hugely…

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American Stock: The Golden Era Of NASCAR

Ben Branch June 29, 2014
  • American
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  • Films
  • Racing

American Stock: The Golden Era Of NASCAR is a 3 part series that covers the early years of NASCAR – that all-American racing series…

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1000 Lakes Rally

Ben Branch June 15, 2014
  • Cars
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  • Rally
  • Retro
  • Vintage

The 1000 Lakes Rally was an event held in Finland that was so difficult it became known at the “Grand Prix” of the world…

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The First Canadian Grand Prix – 1967

Ben Branch June 8, 2014
  • Films
  • Formula 1
  • Racing
  • Vintage

This film is a look at the events surrounding the first Canadian Grand Prix, held in 1967 after Canada’s successful bid to host a…

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1959 Fiat-Abarth 750 Zagato

Ben Branch May 28, 2014
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design
  • Italian
  • Luxury
  • Racing

The story of Abarth and the history that the company shares with Fiat is an essential chapter in the history of top tier motorsport….

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1965 Ford GT40 Roadster Prototype

Ben Branch May 26, 2014
  • American
  • British
  • Cars
  • Engineering
  • Luxury
  • Racing
  • Vintage

The Ford GT40 is a car that needs no introduction, the car was developed as a direct result of Enzo Ferrari’s abrupt and last…

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1990 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix

Ben Branch May 25, 2014
  • Films
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

The 1990 Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix was a tempestuous event, it included one of the most significant first lap incidents in the history…

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Class 1/2-1600 Desert Racer

Ben Branch May 24, 2014
  • American
  • Cars
  • Off Road
  • Racing

This VW-engined desert racer is the championship winning car from both the 2012 and 2013 Best in the Desert (BITD) series, it was built…

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Ayrton Senna’s Lotus 97T

Ben Branch May 23, 2014
  • British
  • Cars
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

Ayrton Senna’s first win was a borderline cinematic effort on a rainy Sunday afternoon at the 1985 Portuguese Grand Prix, he was driving the…

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