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An Unusual Volkwagen Beetle Pick Up “Ute”

Ben Branch October 22, 2021
Volkwagen Beetle Pick Up Truck 3
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Volkswagen Beetle overcame its ignominious beginnings as one of the The Third Reich’s pet projects to become one of the most beloved automobiles of…

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Custom Built Superbike Perfection: The Walt Siegl SBK Nr4

Ben Branch October 22, 2021
Walt Siegl SBK Nr4
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

I built this SBK the way I would have built it for myself, and that’s exactly what the owner asked me to do: Build the bike I would want to own.

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The Bocar XP-5 – An American V8 Answer To The Europeans

Ben Branch October 21, 2021
Bocar XP-5 18
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The rare Bocar XP-5 is the work of Bob Carnes, a racing driver and self-taught engineer who enjoyed much success in the Denver, Colorado…

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The Piranha III Kit: Build Your Own Super Buggy At Home

Ben Branch October 21, 2021
The Edge Products Piranha III Buggy Kit
  • Australian
  • Cars
  • Gear

The Piranha III is one of the best-selling buggy designs in the history of well-known Australian company The Edge Products, this kit provides everything…

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The Fiat 130 Coupe: An Affordable 1970s Italian GT Car

Ben Branch October 20, 2021
Fiat 130 Coupe
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

When it was released in 1971 the Fiat 130 Coupe was lauded by reviewers for its excellent handling and balance, its cutting-edge design, and…

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For Sale: An Illuminated Porsche Dealership Sign

Ben Branch October 20, 2021
Porsche Dealership Sign
  • Classic Cars
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This is a Porsche dealership sign featuring the German automaker’s famous logo, it’s illuminated by long-lasting LEDs and the letters measure in at 31cm tall…

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A Rare Talbot-Lago T14 America Barquette

Ben Branch October 19, 2021
Talbot-Lago T14 America Barquette 6
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

Very few examples of the Talbot-Lago T14 America Barquette were built, largely due to the precarious financial situation the company found itself in by…

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The “Battle Of Britain” WWII RAF Flying Jacket by Goldtop

Ben Branch October 19, 2021
Battle Of Britain WWII RAF Flying Jacket by Goldtop
  • British
  • Clothing
  • Jackets

This is the “Battle Of Britain” 1940 RAF sheepskin flying jacket by Goldtop, each is made to exacting standards based on the original design…

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The Dowsetts Comet – This Is The Only Road-Going Comet In The World

Ben Branch October 18, 2021
Dowsetts Comet 1
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Dowsetts Comet is a car that many haven’t heard of due to the fact that they’re only produced in very limited numbers in…

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The DMD Oro Stoccolma Motorcycle Helmet

Ben Branch October 18, 2021
DMD Oro Stoccolma Motorcycle Helmets
  • Gear
  • Helmets
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This is the DMD Oro Stoccolma motorcycle helmet, it’s part of a the new “Oro” series from the Italian company that features a full…

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A Rare “Quad Headlight” Jaguar E-Type

Ben Branch October 17, 2021
Quad Headlight Jaguar E-Type 1
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This unusual Jaguar E-Type was built to special order for the 6th Earl of Cawdor, Hugh John Vaughan Campbell. The specification included a balanced engine,…

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Full Documentary – The Focke-Wulf Fw 190: “The Butcher Bird” Of WWII

Ben Branch October 17, 2021
Focke-Wulf FW 190 4
  • Films
  • Military
  • Planes

When the Focke-Wulf Fw 190 first appeared in the skies over Europe in 1941 it shocked the world, it was superior to all of…

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