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A Rare 1967 Triumph Bonneville TT Special – The Steeplechase Racer

Ben Branch June 1, 2022
Triumph Bonneville TT Special
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The Triumph Bonneville TT Special is one of the rarest of the Triumph specials from the 1960s. It was built specifically for the US…

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Classic Racing F1sh – An Unusual Print Series By Jay Cassells

Ben Branch June 1, 2022
Classic Racing F1sh Hero
  • Art
  • Cars
  • Formula 1

Classic Racing F1sh is a series of poster prints and a book by Jay Cassells that showcases his highly unusual series of illustrations of famous Formula…

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The One-Off Caterham CSR GT – Developed By A Former Sauber F1 Designer

Ben Branch May 31, 2022
Caterham CSR GT 9
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the Caterham CSR GT, it’s the only one that was ever built, and it was developed by a former Sauber F1 Team…

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The Union Garage Robinson Jacket

Ben Branch May 31, 2022
Union Garage Robinson Jackets
  • Adventure
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

There can be little doubt that the Robinson Jacket from Union Garage is one of the best looking waxed canvas motorcycle jackets currently available….

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Ken Block’s Porsche 911 SC “Safari Rally” Car Is For Sale

Ben Branch May 30, 2022
Ken Block's Porsche 911 SC Safari Rally Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Racing
  • Rally

This is the highly-customized Porsche 911 SC that was driven by Ken Block in the 2022 East Africa Safari Classic Rally. It was built…

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The Barebones Felling Axe – $90 USD

Ben Branch May 30, 2022
Barebones Felling Axe
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Barebones Felling Axe, it was designed as a modern interpretation of the old forestry felling axes from the 19th century. It’s fitted with a carbon steel…

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For Sale: A Rare Early-Production 1966 Meyers Manx

Ben Branch May 29, 2022
Meyers Manx Beach Buggy 10
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This 1966 Meyers Manx is said to be one of the earliest “pre-tag” Manx 1 bodies known, and one of the first 200 Meyers Manx…

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Full Documentary: The Story of the Routemaster

Ben Branch May 29, 2022
Routemaster 1
  • British
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

The Story of the Routemaster is an almost hour long documentary about what is arguably the most famous bus in the world – the…

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Unusual Project Car: A Brazilian Volkswagen SP2

Ben Branch May 28, 2022
Volkswagen SP2 Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Volkwagen SP2 was developed by Volkswagen do Brasil specifically for the Brazilian market as a locally produced sports car. This was critically important as Brazilian automotive…

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100% Glendale Sunglasses – Eye Protection For Motorcyclists

Ben Branch May 28, 2022
100% Glendale Sunglasses
  • American
  • Gear
  • Style

These are the 100% Glendale Sunglasses, they’re designed for use by motorcyclists and by anyone who needs highly impact-resistant eye protection that doubles as…

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Mike Hailwood’s Iso Grifo Is For Sale

Harry Fisher May 27, 2022
Iso Grifo Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Iso Grifo combined Italian design flair with rugged – and powerful – American V8 power.

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For Sale: A Rare Bridgestone BS175 Rotary Valve Two-Stroke

Ben Branch May 27, 2022
Bridgestone BS175 Motorcycle 6
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

This is a Bridgestone BS175, an increasingly rare motorcycle that was among the world’s most advanced two-strokes when it was released back in the…

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