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Steve Irwin’s Toyota Land Cruiser “Troopy” Is For Sale

Ben Branch August 25, 2025
Steve Irwin Toyota Land Cruiser Troopy
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  • Classic 4x4

This is the V8-swapped 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser HJ47 Troop Carrier, or Troopy, that formerly belonged to world-famous TV host and animal lover Steve…

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A Boeing-Stearman PT-17 Engine Cylinder Lamp

Ben Branch August 25, 2025
Boeing-Stearman PT-17 Engine Cylinder Lamp
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This is a Boeing-Stearman PT-17 engine cylinder lamp, it was built around one of the cylinders and heads from the original Continental R-670-5 7-cylinder…

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The “Spaceliner” Is For Sale

Ben Branch August 24, 2025
Ford Fairlane Spaceliner Custom Car
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  • Classic Cars

This is “The Spaceliner,” it’s one of the best-known custom cars from its era created by two of the leading custom car builders of…

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A Functional 1:3rd Scale Porsche Carrera Engine Model

Ben Branch August 24, 2025
Porsche Carrera Racing Engine Model
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This is a 1:3rd scale model of the Porsche Type 547 Carrera racing engine that has a full functional internal rotating assembly with pistons,…

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For Sale: A Hunter RMV Predator EXP 4×4 Expedition Vehicle

Ben Branch August 23, 2025
Hunter RMV Predator EXP
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  • Classic 4x4

This is a Hunter RMV Predator EXP 4×4 expedition vehicle, it’s a 2024 model that remains in excellent condition, as it’s only covered 18,000…

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The Hi-Lift® First Responder Jack

Ben Branch August 23, 2025
Hi-Lift First Responder Jack
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  • Classic 4x4
  • Gear

This is the Hi-Lift® First Responder Jack, it’s a high lift-style jack that can perform all the same lifting and winching duties as a…

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The 1968 Volvo 123GT: Is This The Toughest Car Ever Made?

Ben Branch August 22, 2025
Volvo Amazon 123GT
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  • Classic Cars

This is a 1968 Volvo 123GT, the higher-performance version of the venerable Volvo Amazon – now widely regarded as one of the toughest cars…

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Made In The USA: The Brunton Vintage Pocket Compass

Ben Branch August 22, 2025
Brunton Vintage Pocket Compass
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  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Brunton Vintage Pocket Compass, it’s a classic design based closely on an original D.W. Brunton compass design from 1894. It has…

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Incredible Barn Find: An Early Datsun 240Z With Just 7,000 Miles

Ben Branch August 21, 2025
Datsun 240Z Barn Find
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  • Classic Cars

This is an early Datsun 240Z that was built in the first year of production – 1969 (1970 model year). According to the seller…

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For Sale: A Freshly Rebuilt 8.1 Liter Pontiac Stroker V8

Ben Branch August 21, 2025
Pontiac 495 Stroker V8
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a 495 cubic inch (8.1 liter) stroker V8 that was pulled from a 1977 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am. It was then given…

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For Sale: An Ex-Doobie Brothers Airstream 350LE “Motorhome Mansion”

Ben Branch August 20, 2025
Airstream 350 LE Motorhome
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  • Camping
  • Cars

This 1982 Airstream 350LE was bought by Michael McDonald, a Doobie Brothers band member and Grammy-winning musician. More recently he donated it, and it’s…

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Made In The USA: The Springbar® Traveller Canvas Tent

Ben Branch August 20, 2025
Springbar Traveller Tent Canvas
  • Adventure
  • Camping

This is the Springbar® Traveller Tent, each one is made in Salt Lake City, Utah from 100% cotton, double-fill, boat shrunk army duck canvas….

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