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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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For Sale On eBay: An “Active Suspension” Prototype Corvette ZR-1 From The $27 Million Factory Program

Ben Branch February 15, 2022
Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 Active Suspension Prototype
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Curious Contraptions

This fourth generation Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is 1 of 25 original “Active Suspension” prototypes. These cars were developed by General Motors in collaboration with Lotus,…

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The New Goldtop Silk Lined Predator Motorcycle Gloves

Ben Branch February 15, 2022
Goldtop Silk Lined Predator Motorcycle Gloves Sand
  • British
  • Gear
  • Gloves

These are the new silk-lined Predator motorcycle gloves from British company Goldtop. They’re made from 1.0 mm premium drum-dyed Aniline cowhide leather and they carry…

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An Affordable Le Mans Classic Racer: The 1960s TVR Grantura

Ben Branch February 14, 2022
TVR Grantura Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The TVR Grantura is a member of an increasingly rare subset within the classic car world – vehicles with impeccable period competition history that…

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For Sale: A Suzuki RE5 Wankel Rotary-Powered Motorcycle

Ben Branch February 13, 2022
Suzuki RE5 Motorcycle 11
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

The Suzuki RE5 was a Wankel rotary-engined motorcycle developed in the early 1970s. It was to be a showcase the future of Suzuki’s motorcycle division…

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