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Heinkel Kabine: From Bombers And Fighter Planes To Microcars

Ben Branch October 10, 2021
Heinkel Kabine
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

During World War II the names Heinkel and Messerschmitt struck fear into the hearts of both the military and civilian populations of all Allied…

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The Ford Supervan – A Van Built On A GT40 Chassis With A 435 HP V8

Ben Branch October 10, 2021
Ford Supervan
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Ford Supervan was built in the early 1970s by Terry Drury Racing, they used an actual Ford GT40 chassis including its Gurney-Weslake 435…

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The Mini Moke From “The Prisoner” TV Series

Ben Branch October 9, 2021
Mini Moke The Prisoner TV Show
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is one of just two surviving Mini Mokes from the legendary British TV series The Prisoner, and it’s the only car for which…

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The Kammok Mantis: An All-In-One Hammock Tent

Ben Branch October 9, 2021
Kammok Mantis All-In-One Hammock Tent
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Kammok Mantis, it’s described as an all-in-one hammock tent as it includes both an insect proof mesh and a rainfly to keep…

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Lola T70 MkI Spyder – Owned by Carroll Shelby and Dan Gurney

Ben Branch October 8, 2021
Lola T70 MkI Spyder
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Racing

This Lola T70 MkI Spyder has remarkable double-barreled former ownership, having been previously owned by both Carroll Shelby and Dan Gurney, two larger-than-life legends…

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“P89” – The Mysterious Norton Cosworth Experimental Prototype

Ben Branch October 8, 2021
Norton Cosworth Experimental Prototype P89
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

The motorcycle you see here is a prototype that was never meant to be seen outside the Norton Villiers Triumph engineering department, however unlike…

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For Sale: A “Back To The Future” Spec Toyota SR5 Pickup Truck

Ben Branch October 7, 2021
Back To The Future Toyota Truck
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

Although the DeLorean DMC-12 is the undisputed automotive lead character in the Back to the Future series, the jet black Toyota SR5 Pickup Truck…

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The Biltwell EXFIL-0 Tool Roll

Ben Branch October 7, 2021
Biltwell EXFIL-0 Tool Roll
  • American
  • Bags
  • Gear

This is the Biltwell EXFIL-0 Tool Roll, it was developed for use by motorcyclists but it’s also well-suited to automotive applications, particularly if you…

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The Unusual Nash-Healey Roadster – A British/American Joint Project

Ben Branch October 6, 2021
Nash-Healey Roadster 10
  • American
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Nash-Healey is a British/American sports car that was thought up over dinner and drinks aboard the RMS Queen Elizabeth ocean liner on a…

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The Decade of Dapper Helmet Auction – Now Live Online

Ben Branch October 6, 2021
Decade of Dapper Helmet Auction Collection
  • Art
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Helmets

The Decade of Dapper Helmet Auction includes the work of 10 celebrated artists from around the world, each was given an identical canvas –…

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TV Tommy Ivo’s Wagon Master: The 4×4 Dragster With Four Engines And 2,000+ HP

Ben Branch October 5, 2021
TV Tommy Ivo Wagon Master 16
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

In the early 1960s TV Tommy Ivo and a small crew set out to build a four-wheel drive dragster with four Buick nailhead V8s. It…

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The Flint and Tinder 10-Year Hoodie: Guaranteed To Last 10 Years Or More

Ben Branch October 5, 2021
Flint and Tinder 10-Year Hoodie
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear

The Flint and Tinder 10-Year Hoodie is designed to survive a minimum of 10 years of regular use, its guaranteed not to rip, tear, or come…

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