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A Turbocharged 1963 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 By Icon

Ben Branch February 21, 2022
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 By Icon 2
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This 1963 Toyota Land Cruiser has been through a comprehensive nut-and-bolt rebuild at the hands of Icon in California, the world’s preeminent FJ40 specialists…

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There’s An 840 BHP Dodge Hellcrate Redeye Crate Engine For Sale On eBay

Ben Branch February 21, 2022
Dodge Hellcrate Redeye Crate Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

When Dodge released the Hellcrate Redeye 6.2 liter Supercharged HEMI® V8 crate engine in late 2020 it gave the wider automotive community the chance…

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“America’s First Supercar” – The Stutz Bearcat

Ben Branch February 20, 2022
Stutz Bearcat
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Stutz Bearcat was introduced in 1912 as the road-going version of the Stutz Indianapolis 500 racing car. Bearcats would win 25 of the 30…

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Full Video: Watch The First Indianapolis 500 Race In 1911

Ben Branch February 20, 2022
Racing drivers Burman, Disbrow, Tower, and Grinnon at Indianapolis 1911
  • American
  • Films
  • Racing

This film shows the first Indianapolis 500, it took place on the 30th of May 1911, and its official full name was the 1911…

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The Rare Venturi 300 Atlantique: 1 Of 57 Ever Made

Ben Branch February 19, 2022
Venturi 300 Atlantique 3
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Venturi 300 Atlantique is a little known mid-engined French GT car from the 1990s, they were built in very limited numbers and at…

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An Unusual C3 Corvette Redesigned By George Barris: “The Barrister”

Ben Branch February 19, 2022
Barrister Custom Corvette 20
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Curious Contraptions

The Barrister Custom was a limited production car built by George Barris, based on the C3 Corvette. Though divisive, the styling did attract a…

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The Tamarit Jade: An $80,000~ USD Custom Motorcycle

Ben Branch February 18, 2022
Tamarit Jade Custom Triumph Thruxton
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

Tamarit Jade is a highly customized 2008 Triumph Thruxton that was built by the Spanish team at Tamarit Motorcycles as their 100th custom. The…

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The New Nexx XG100 Half Mile Helmet

Ben Branch February 18, 2022
Nexx XG100 Half Mile Helmet
  • Gear
  • Helmets

This is the Nexx XG100 Half Mile Helmet, it’s one of the newer offerings from the European helmet manufacturer that combines retro styling with modern…

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Short Film: Jeff Staple – Driving Design

Ben Branch February 18, 2022
Jeff Staple Staple Design
  • American
  • Films

This short film from Stan Evans centers on Jeff Staple, a man who has spent decades working in the fields of graphic design, fashion…

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A Rare Davis Divan: “The Ultimate Car Of The Future” From 1948

Ben Branch February 17, 2022
Davis Divian Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Curious Contraptions

This is the unusual Davis Divan, just 12 are thought to have survived to the current day. Upon its release it was billed as…

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GoRuck x Huckberry Slick GR2: A Military-Spec Travel Backpack

Ben Branch February 17, 2022
GoRuck x Huckberry Slick GR2 Bag
  • American
  • Bags
  • Gear

The GoRuck x Huckberry Slick GR2 is a military-spec travel bag, each one is 100% made in the USA, and they’re a TSA approved…

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The Gilbern Genie: A Rare Production Car From Wales

Ben Branch February 16, 2022
Gilbern Genie
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Gilbern Genie is one of the better known cars from the only Welsh automaker in history – Gilbern Sports Cars Ltd. Gilbern was…

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