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This Is Haven’s Patented “Lat-Flat” Hammock Tent

Ben Branch August 31, 2026
Haven XL Hammock Tent 10
  • Adventure
  • Camping
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This is the Haven Tent, it’s a clever lay-flat hammock tent that the company developed and patented, allowing you to string a hammock up between two trees and then sleep completely flat. Hammocks have…

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For Sale: An Extraordinary Chevrolet Corvair With A Mid-Mounted 350 V8

Ben Branch August 30, 2026
Mid-Engined V8 Chevrolet Corvair Monza
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This is a 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Monza that’s been significantly modified, the original air-cooled flat six is now long gone, replaced with a mid-mounted 350 small block V8 sending power to the rear wheels…

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Better Than Anything At Ikea: A Packard Merlin V12 Cylinder Head Lamp

Ben Branch August 30, 2026
Packard Merlin V-1650 V12 Engine Cylinder Head Lamp 9
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This is one of the most unusual WWII-related items we’ve come across recently, it’s part of a head from a Packard Merlin V-1650 V12 aero engine, and it’s been converted into a desk lamp….

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For Sale: A Rare 1968 Chevrolet Corvette “Sportwagon”

Ben Branch August 29, 2026
Chevrolet Corvette Sportwagon 14
  • Cars
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This is a 1968 C3 Chevrolet Corvette that now benefits from a few upgrades – the most significant of which is the 572 cubic inch (9.4 liter) ZZ 572 V8 under the hood, and…

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This Is The Incredible 1:64 Scale Hot Wheels x MoMA Jaguar E-Type

Ben Branch August 29, 2026
Hot Wheels x MoMA Jaguar E-Type Roadster 6
  • Classic Cars
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This is the Hot Wheels x MoMA Jaguar E-Type Roadster, it’s a faithful 1:64 scale die cast replica of the now legendary E-Type that’s part of MoMA’s (the Museum of Modern Art’s) permanent collection….

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6×6 Home-On-Wheels: A Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer From 1991

Ben Branch August 28, 2026
Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer Camper Van RV Main
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  • Classic Cars

This is a 1991 Steyr-Puch Pinzgauer that’s been converted into a comfortable all-terrain home-on-wheels that can go almost anywhere, thanks to its six-wheel drive powertrain with locking diffs. Inside you’ll find well-appointed living quarters,…

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For Sale: A Beautiful 1971 Honda Z50A “Mini Trail”

Ben Branch August 28, 2026
Honda Z50A Mini Trail
  • Custom Motorcycles
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This is a 1971 Honda Z50A Mini Trail, it’s an original “Monkey Bike” with that classic chrome fuel tank, knobby tires, and a thick seat designed to compensate for the lack of rear suspension….

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A Beautiful Monza Go-Kart: Based On The 1965 Chevrolet Monza SS Concept Car

Ben Branch August 27, 2026
Rupp Monza Go-Kart
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  • Classic Cars

This is an original Rupp Monza go-kart, this series of karts was commissioned by General Motors and based closely on the styling of the elegant 1965 Chevrolet Monza SS concept car. Monza go-karts were…

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This Is The Human-Portable Kamaran Kayak

Ben Branch August 27, 2026
Kamaran Kayak Main
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This is the Kamaran Kayak, it’s a relatively new portable kayak design that comes in much lighter than most, and also offers the advantage of being very stable in the water due to its…

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Ever Seen One Before? This Is A Rare Evante Sports From England

Ben Branch August 26, 2026
Evante Sports Car 8
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an Evante Sports, it’s a car you might never have seen before, it might also look strangely familiar. It’s the result of a motorsport engineering company in England deciding that they were…

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For Sale: A Rare 616 BHP Ford 427 SOHC “Cammer” V8 Engine

Ben Branch August 26, 2026
Ford 427 SOHC Cammer V8 Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a Ford 427 SOHC “Cammer” V8, one of the most memorable Ford engines of the 1960s, despite the fact that only 500 or so were ever made. Originally intended for use in…

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The Honda CT50 Motra: Japan’s Forgotten “Two-Wheeled Pickup Truck”

Ben Branch August 25, 2026
Honda CT50 Motra 1
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is a Honda CT50 Motra from 1982, it’s a an unusual work-oriented motorcycle with a 3-speed gearbox and dual-range sub-transmission, giving six forward speeds. The bike left the factory with front and rear…

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