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Barn Find: A De Tomaso Pantera Project Super Car

Ben Branch April 8, 2022
De Tomaso Pantera Project Car 15
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Project Vehicles

This is a 1972 De Tomaso Pantera that spent the last 20 years parked in the corner of a barn in Georgia before being rediscovered….

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An “Affordable” Ford Mustang-Based Batmobile

Ben Branch April 8, 2022
1989 Batmobile Tim Burton Replica 12
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This Batmobile was built by Z cars in the United Kingdom using a 1965 Ford Mustang as the foundation. It has a fiberglass body,…

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For Sale: Nigel Mansell’s 1991 Birkin Seven Sprint

Ben Branch April 7, 2022
Birkin Seven Sprint 5
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1991 Birkin Seven Sprint, it was ordered new by Formula 1 driver and future world champion Nigel Mansell. He kept the…

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The Amazing Rattletrap Beach Races In Australia

Ben Branch April 7, 2022
Rattletrap Races Crowdy Head 31
  • Australian
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Hot Rods

Five years ago a new event rattled the windows of holiday makers at the Crowdy Head caravan park on the coast of New South…

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The Marcos GT: An Unusual Sports Car With A Plywood Chassis

Ben Branch April 6, 2022
Marcos GT Car + Chassis
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Curious Contraptions

This is a Marcos 1600 GT from 1968, a car that’s remarkable for a few reasons, the most famous of which is that its…

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The Explorer Set Mk II By Kasperi x Roselli

Ben Branch April 6, 2022
The Explorer Set Mk II By Kasperi x Roselli 7
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Explorer Set Mk II By Kasperi x Roselli, it’s a kit made up of a Kasperi Fold Top backpack made from whitetail…

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The Brockhouse Corgi: A Folding Motorcycle Based On A Design For WWII Commandos

Ben Branch April 5, 2022
Brockhouse Corgi Motorcycle
  • Military
  • Motorcycles

The Brockhouse Corgi is the civilian version of the Welbike, a small folding motorcycle developed during WWII to be air-dropped behind enemy lines with…

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You Can Buy An Original “Jungle Bird” Hawaiian Shirt Made Famous By Magnum P.I.

Ben Branch April 5, 2022
Jungle Bird Hawaiian Shirt Made Magnum P.I. Hero
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear

The “Jungle Bird” shirt worn by Tom Selleck in his role as Magnum P.I. is undoubtably the most famous Hawaiian shirt in history. Selleck wore the…

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1 Of 14 Ever Made: The Rare 1989 Isdera Spyder 036i

Ben Branch April 4, 2022
Isdera Spyder 036i
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the Isdera Spyder 036i, just 14 are believed to have been made by the secretive German automaker, and the example shown here…

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Adventure Rig For Sale: A Land Rover Defender + A Fantic Caballero Scrambler

Ben Branch April 4, 2022
Land Rover Defender And Fantic Caballero Scrambler Hero
  • Adventure
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Motorcycles

It’s not everyday that a rig like this comes up for sale, it comprises of a modified Land Rover Defender 110 and a Fantic…

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Full Vintage Documentary: How Oil Is Drilled, Transported, And Refined To Gasoline

Ben Branch April 3, 2022
More Power to You Documentary 2
  • Films

This vintage documentary is titled More Power to You, it covers the process of drilling for oil, transporting, it and refining it into gasoline. Now…

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Still In The Factory Crate: A 1982 Honda FT500 Ascot

Ben Branch April 2, 2022
Honda FT500 Ascot
  • Motorcycles

This 1982 Honda FT500 Ascot that has remained in its factory crate since it was delivered to Northline Motorcycles of Houston, Texas. The bike…

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