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The 1440 HP Lamborghini V12-Powered “CUV Miura” – 1984 UIM World Championship-Winner

Ben Branch October 26, 2021
Lamborghini V12-Powered CUV Miura
  • Boats
  • Classic Cars
  • Italian

This vessel was built by Italian boatbuilders Cantieri Uniti Viareggio (CUV) to win the 1984 UIM World Championships, a feat it achieved, giving CUV…

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The Bike That Helped Save HD From The Great Depression: The Harley-Davidson Model D

Ben Branch October 26, 2021
Harley-Davidson Model D Flathead 1
  • American
  • Motorcycles

In 1929 Harley-Davidson released the 45 cubic inch Model D as an answer to the wildly successful Indian Scout 101. These were considered middle…

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Build Your Own Formula 1 Car: A Prost Formula 1 Chassis, Engine, Gearbox, and Spares

Ben Branch October 25, 2021
Prost Formula 1 Spare Parts
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Formula 1

This collection of parts from the Prost Grand Prix Team includes an original Peugeot A18 3.0 V10 engine and matching gearbox, a Prost Formula…

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The New “Open Faces Win Races” T-Shirt by We Went Fast

Ben Branch October 25, 2021
Open Faces Win Races T-Shirt
  • American
  • Clothing
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This is the new Open Faces Win Races t-shirt from the team at We Went Fast, a website dedicated to telling the stories of…

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A Rare Kurtis 500 S Roadster Special – The “Two-Seat Indy Car”

Ben Branch October 24, 2021
Kurtis 500 S Roadster Special Kurtis Kraft 11
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1954 Kurtis 500 S Roadster, essentially a road-legal race car built by the legendary Frank Kurtis and his team at Kurtis…

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1970s Datsun Driver Improvement Film: How To Squeeze More Miles From Your Car

Ben Branch October 24, 2021
How To Squeeze More Miles From Your Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

How To Squeeze More Miles From Your Car is a film created for Datsun in 1976 to help teach American drivers how to keep…

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Found In A Barn: The (Almost) Forgotten Ascari FGT Prototype

Ben Branch October 23, 2021
Ascari FGT Prototype Supercar 4
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

Despite its modern looks the Ascari FGT prototype was designed and built in 1992 by legendary British supercar designer Lee Noble. The rights to…

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The New Silodrome x Limited100 Print Store

Ben Branch October 23, 2021
Silodrome x Limited100 Print Store 14
  • Art
  • British
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We’re pleased to announce that we’re teaming up with the folks at Limited100 on a new print store, it’s curated by us and it…

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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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