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Silodrome: Behind The Scenes At The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Ben Branch October 3, 2023
1952 Manta Ray
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The sound of the landing gear clunking into place snapped me out of my daydream, it had been a 15 hour flight from Singapore to San Francisco and I hadn’t managed to sleep a…

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A Rare Turbocharged 1983 Honda CX650 Turbo – $10,160+ USD

Ben Branch October 2, 2023
Honda CX650 Turbo 1
  • Motorcycles

This is an original Honda CX650 Turbo, it’s one of just 1,777 that were built, and many consider it the best of the turbocharged production motorcycles that began appearing in the late 1970s and…

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The Stillwell: A Compact 303 Stainless Steel Travel Pen

Ben Branch October 2, 2023
The Stillwell Pen James Brand
  • Gear

This is the Stillwell, it’s one of the newer creations from the team at James Brand based in Portland, Oregon. The Stillwell is made entirely from 303 stainless steel and its designed to be…

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The Rare “Corvette-Killer” Kellison J-4EX Coupe

Ben Branch October 1, 2023
Kellison J-4EX Coupe 3
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a Kellison J-4EX, it’s a 1950s-era American sports car that remains unknown to many, it was a period competitor for the Corvette and in fact some of them were built on Corvette…

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For Sale: An Original Star Trek Starfleet Communicator – $25,000+ USD

Ben Branch October 1, 2023
Original Star Trek Starfleet Communicator
  • Films
  • Gear

This is a Starfleet Communicator from Star Trek: The Original Series that ran from 1966 to 1969. The device was hugely influential on Martin Cooper, the “father of the cell phone,” who later said…

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Is This The Perfect Roundie? An Upgraded 1972 BMW 2002

Ben Branch September 30, 2023
BMW 2002
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an Australian-delivered 1972 BMW 2002 that’s been given a series of well-thought-out upgrades to significantly boost performance, without visually impinging on the car’s originality. The car is now being sold by Glenn…

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A Brief History of the Toyota Land Cruiser 50 Series

Jon Branch September 30, 2023
Toyota Land Cruiser 50 Series
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Main

The Toyota Land Cruiser 50 Series was the original of the dedicated station-wagon Land Cruisers. Prior to its creation Toyota had made station-wagon models which were built on the 20 Series chassis and mechanical…

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Baja-Ready: A Subaru-Powered Volkswagen Thing

Ben Branch September 29, 2023
Modified VW Thing
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This Volkswagen Thing has been significantly modified from stock, it’s now equipped for desert racing with upgraded suspension and brakes, and power now provided by a 2.0 liter EJ20 Subaru flat-four. The Subaru EJ20…

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The Red Wing Iron Ranger Boot: Designed In the 1930s And Still Being Made Today

Ben Branch September 29, 2023
Red Wing Iron Ranger Boot
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear

This is the Red Wing Iron Ranger Boot, it was originally developed in the United States for use by miners in the 1930s, it was given a double layer toecap and triple-stitched seams to…

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A Triumph TR6 Race Car – $20,000+ USD

Ben Branch September 28, 2023
Triumph TR6 Race Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This fastidiously prepared Triumph TR6 race car was built by the experienced team at KTR European Motorsports in Ayer, Massachusetts. It’s only seen limited use since it was completed, and it’s now coming up…

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The Shinola Canfield Speedway: A Swiss-Powered Chronograph From Detroit

Ben Branch September 28, 2023
Shinola Canfield Speedway Chronograph Watch
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Watches

This is the Shinola Canfield Speedway, it’s the first automatic chronograph ever offered by the Detroit-based watchmaker and it’s powered by the Swiss-made SW510 BH movement with 27 jewels and a 56 hour power…

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An Australian Sleeper: A Discretely Upgraded Ford Falcon XL Ute

Ben Branch September 27, 2023
Ford Falcon XL Ute 11
  • Australian
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1963 Ford Falcon XL Ute, it’s a car you may never have seen before if you’re not from Australia or New Zealand. This particular XL has been given a raft of…

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What Is A Silodrome?

The traditional “Silodrome” was a carnival sideshow attraction also called the “Wall of Death." You may have seen them at county fairs – the vertical velodromes were originally built from old grain silos, leading to the name "silo-drome."

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