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Is This 27 Liter Rolls-Royce The Fastest Car On Earth?

Ben Branch February 9, 2023
The Beast Rolls Royce Merlin Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This BBC short film from the 27th of February 1974 is titled “Is This 27 Liter Rolls-Royce The Fastest Car On Earth?” It tells…

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For Sale: A 1969 Jaguar E-Type 4.2 Project Car

Ben Branch February 8, 2023
Jaguar E-Type Project Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Project Vehicles

This is a Series 2 Jaguar E-Type from 1969 that is now part way through a restoration. The project has stalled and as a…

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The Last Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet: End Of An Era

Harry Fisher February 8, 2023
The Last Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet
  • Planes

This article was written by Silodrome contributor Harry Fisher. The 747 is an aircraft so famous that its nickname has entered the lexicon, like…

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The Original Melling Wildcat Prototype Is For Sale

Ben Branch February 7, 2023
Melling Wildcat
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the Melling Wildcat, or more specifically it’s the prototype of the Melling Wildcat that was developed by legendary British Formula 1, supercar, and…

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Motorcycle Specials Presents: E.A. Barrett’s Phoenix-JAPs

Martin Squires February 7, 2023
E.A. Barrett’s Phoenix-JAP 2
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycle Specials
  • Motorcycles

Motorcycle Specials is a new series of articles by Martin Squires documenting a range of adapted and often one off machines, whose creators have…

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For Sale: The Only Road-Legal Bricklin SV-1 In Britain

Ben Branch February 6, 2023
Bricklin SV-1
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is believed to be the only road-legal Bricklin SV-1 in the United Kingdom – as a result it’s likely to garner a lot…

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The Canoe Axe From Adler Axes

Ben Branch February 6, 2023
Adler Canoe Axe
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Canoe Axe from 104 year old German company Adler Axes, it’s designed to be perfectly sized for campers and outdoors people…

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For Sale: A Mint Condition 1986 Kawasaki KXT250 Tecate

Ben Branch February 5, 2023
Kawasaki KXT250 Tecate Three Wheeler
  • Motorcycles

This is undoubtedly the best example of the Kawasaki KXT250 Tecate we’ve seen come up for sale in recent memory, it’s been through a careful…

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Classic Vintage Land Rover Ads – A Collection By Sir Jack’s

Ben Branch February 5, 2023
Funny Land Rover Ads
  • Art
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Gear

This is a series of original vintage print ads for Land Rovers (and Range Rovers) has been compiled and framed by the team at…

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For Sale: A Porsche 911 2.7 Project Car

Ben Branch February 4, 2023
Porsche 911 Project Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This car originally started out as a 1973 Porsche 911T finished in Light Yellow over a black leatherette interior. It’s now part way through…

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For Sale: An Ex-Michael Schumacher Ferrari F310 Front Wing

Ben Branch February 4, 2023
Ferrari F310 Formula 1 Car Front Wing 1
  • Cars
  • Formula 1
  • Gear

This is the front wing from the Ferrari F310, a Formula 1 car that would go on to win eight Grand Prix, take seven…

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This Is “The Mule” – The US Military’s Pint-Sized 4×4

Ben Branch February 3, 2023
Mule M274 Truck Platform Utility 1:2 Ton
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

Officially named the “M274 Truck Platform Utility 1⁄2 Ton,” this vehicle was quickly given the vastly simpler nickname “Mule” due to its appearance and…

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