We featured the Kaufmann Mercantile EDC Kit in early 2012 and it was hugely popular, the “everyday carry kit” includes a pair of screwdrivers, a pair of tweezers, a pry-bar and a fantastic waterproof lighter. It’s just about the most useful thing you can put in your pocket, with the possible exception of a wad of 100 dollar bills, and you can pick one up via Kaufmann Mercantile for $48 USD.
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The Ford GTB-G622 “Burma Jeep” was developed during World War 2 for carrying up to 1.5 tons of cargo over difficult or unusual terrain. It’s best remembered for its work on the legendary Burma Road, a 717 mile stretch of mostly dirt tracks that extended from Burma (now Myanmar) up into southern China through some…
Written by Jon Branch Introduction – A Brief History of the Shelby Cobra The motto of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment is “Who Dares Wins”. The story of Carroll Shelby and the Shelby Cobra is a story of a man who dared, and created a car that won the hearts and minds of sports car…
The 1 Gallon Copper Moonshine Still Kit by Clawhammer Supply can also be used to make whisky, gin, vodka, bourbon, rye, and any number of other spirits. This is their inexpensive, entry level kit designed for those who’re interested in learning the ins and outs of distilling, without wanting to spend a lot of money…
This is the 1971 Plymouth Road Runner Rapid Transit, it’s the only one ever made and today it stands as a high watermark for American concept muscle cars of the early 1970s. The Road Runner was developed alongside three others – a 440 Cuda, a 340 Duster, and a Hemi Cuda that was built as…
The Belstaff Whitwood 2.0 Short Boots are made from a water-repellent, full-grain buffalo leather (1.4 to 1.6 mm thick) designed to offer maximum protection from both the elements and the asphalt. The boots have a full calf leather lining for comfort and an extra layer of leather across each forefoot to protect the boots from…
The Bell Eliminator Helmet is a new design from the American company designed to fit into their expanding line of classic helmets, alongside models like the Moto-3 and the Bullitt. It’s clear from the outset that the Eliminator takes its design cues from vintage automobile racing designs, particularly those from the drag strips and oval…
