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This Might Be The Fastest Radial-Engined Motorcycle In The World

Ben Branch October 16, 2021
Radial-Engined Motorcycle
  • Australian
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

In March 2022, a small group of enthusiasts from Adelaide, Australia, will attempt to set a new land speed record on Lake Gairdner in South Australia, becoming the world’s fastest radial-engined motorcycle.

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A Twin-Turbo Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 Road Legal Race Car

Ben Branch October 16, 2021
Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 Road Legal Race Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

They say the Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 is an acquired taste, it’s always been more affordable (and more practical) than many of its siblings…

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The Nissan 240 RS – A Mighty Group B Rally Underdog

Ben Branch October 15, 2021
Nissan 240 RS Groupe B
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Rally

The Nissan 240 RS is one of the great unsung heroes of the certifiably insane Group B rally era, it’s a naturally aspirated vehicle that…

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The Seaholm Offshore Automatic Watch

Ben Branch October 15, 2021
Seaholm Offshore Automatic Watch
  • American
  • Gear
  • Watches

This is the Seaholm Offshore automatic watch, it was designed to survive years of rugged outdoor use and it’s powered by the Swiss-made Sellita…

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There’s A Supersonic Starfighter For Sale

Ben Branch October 14, 2021
CF-104D Starfighter 1
  • Military
  • Planes

The CF-104D Starfighter is the Canadian-built version of the legendary Lockheed F-104 Starfighter, an aircraft remembered today as the first production aircraft to reach…

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For Sale: A Vincent Rapide V-Twin Engine

Ben Branch October 14, 2021
Vincent Rapide Engine
  • Australian
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

The V-twin engine designed for the Vincent Rapide and later used in modified form for the Vincent Black Shadow and Black Lightning is unquestionably…

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A 4×4 Chevolet Corvair Zombie Hunting Van: 100% Road Legal

Ben Branch October 13, 2021
Zombie Hunting Vehicle
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Curious Contraptions

This is the latest in our “Curious Contraptions” series, where we find unusual, offbeat, or downright insane vehicles online and bring them to you…

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The Controversial-Looking BMW 2000 CS: A Neue Klasse GT

Ben Branch October 13, 2021
BMW 2000 CS
  • BMW
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The BMW 2000 CS was a member of the all-important Neue Klasse (New Class) series of vehicles introduced by the German automaker in the…

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An Original Camel Trophy Land Rover Defender

Ben Branch October 12, 2021
Camel Trophy Land Rover Defender
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is an original Camel Trophy Land Rover Defender from the Tierra del Fuego event in 1998. It would be the last of the…

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The Lone Rider “Travel The World” Bundle

Ben Branch October 12, 2021
The Lone Rider Travel The World Bundle
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Motorcycles

This is the “Travel The World” bundle by the team at Lone Rider, it includes their MotoTent as well as a series of motorcycle…

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A Rare Japanese “Mini Supercar” – The Autozam AZ-1

Ben Branch October 11, 2021
Mazda Autozam AZ-1
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Japanese

The mid-engined Autozam AZ-1 is one of the most unusual Kei-class sports cars ever made. Originally developed in the 1980s the car carries styling cues…

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Swiss Soldier’s Knife 08 By Victorinox

Ben Branch October 11, 2021
Swiss Soldier's Knife 08 By Victorinox
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Knives

This is the Swiss Soldier’s Knife 08 by Victorinox, the manufacturer of those world-renowned Swiss Army Knives that everyone seems to have owned once…

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