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22 Years In Storage: The 1982 Geneva Motor Show Lamborghini Countach LP500 S

Ben Branch June 16, 2023
Lamborghini Countach LP500 S 22
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This is the Lamborghini Countach LP500 that was shown to the world at the 1982 Geneva Motor Show, from there it was photographed by the world’s media, ending up in newspapers and magazines from…

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The Dakar Rally Tested “Lucky Explorer” Astrail Jacket From Fuel Motorcycles

Ben Branch June 16, 2023
Astrail Jacket Fuel Motorcycles
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This is the Lucky Explorer version of the new Astrail Jacket from Fuel Motorcycles. It’s been designed with warm-weather riding in mind, which is why it’s largely white – and why it includes zippered…

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A 1997 Land Rover Discovery Camel Trophy Mongolia Veteran

Ben Branch June 15, 2023
Camel Trophy Land Rover Discovery
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  • Classic 4x4

This 1997 Land Rover Discovery was built up to expedition specification before it left England to take part in the 1997 Camel Trophy in Mongolia – an event often referred to as “The Olympics…

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The Breakwater Supply™ Waterproof First Aid Kit

Ben Branch June 15, 2023
Breakwater Supply™ Waterproof First Aid Kit
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Breakwater Supply™ Waterproof First Aid Kit, it was developed as a single kit that contains everything you need for emergencies both at home and off in the great outdoors. The one…

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There’s A Rare 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Fiberfab Centurion For Sale

Ben Branch June 14, 2023
Chevrolet Corvette Fiberfab Centurion Car
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  • Classic Cars

This is a 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Fiberfab Centurion, if you’ve never seen one before that’s entirely understandable as only a small number were built, all starting out as Corvettes before having new bodies from Fiberfab…

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1 Of Only 8 Ever Made: Vintage Formula Renault Go Kart From 1970

Ben Branch June 14, 2023
Vintage Formula Renault Go Kart
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is one of just eight examples of the Formula Renault Go Kart that were ever built, they were designed to accommodate either an adult or a child and they’re powered by a 77cc…

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Affordable Warbird For Sale: A Fully Restored WWII-Era Boeing Stearman

Ben Branch June 13, 2023
Boeing Stearman
  • Military
  • Planes

This is a 1943 Boeing Stearman, it was built during the Second World War and used as a training aircraft for military pilots before being sold off as military surplus to a civilian owner…

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You Can Buy Original NATO Steel Jerry Cans

Ben Branch June 13, 2023
Wavian Original NATO Steel Jerry Can
  • Adventure
  • Gear

These leak-proof steel Wavian jerry cans are sourced directly from the manufacturer that has been supplying numerous NATO countries for over 75 years. They’re designed to last indefinitely if looked after, and they come…

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Retro Home On Wheels: An Ex-Police Special Forces Mercedes T2 Camper

Ben Branch June 12, 2023
Mercedes L407D Camper Van
  • Camping
  • Cars

This 1980 Mercedes-Benz T2 L407D was originally used in the Netherlands as a police special forces van. Approximately 20 years ago it was converted into a camper by a marine carpenter, with a beautifully…

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A WWI Liberty V12 Aero Engine Distributor Cap Cigar Ashtray

Ben Branch June 12, 2023
Liberty V12 Aero Engine Distributor Cap Cigar Ashtray
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  • Planes

This is the only one of its kind that we’ve ever seen, it’s the distributor cap from a Liberty L-12 WWI-era V12 aircraft engine that’s been turned into a cigar ashtray. The Liberty L-12…

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A Rare Honda Vamos: The Weirdest Vehicle Honda Ever Made

Ben Branch June 11, 2023
Honda Vamos
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a Honda Vamos, and if you’ve never seen one before, it’s likely because just 2,500 of them were made over three years between 1970 and 1973. The Vamos was the Japanese answer…

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20 Historic Ferraris Found In Collapsed Barn: And They’re Now For Sale

Ben Branch June 10, 2023
Barn Find Of 20 Historic Ferraris
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This remarkable barn find of 20 historic Ferraris was discovered in a barn which collapsed during Hurricane Charley – damaging some of them in the process. The cars were then moved to a warehouse…

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