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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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For Sale: An Adventure Ready Land Rover Series IIA

Ben Branch October 4, 2021
Land Rover Series IIA
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

Of all the classic Land Rovers that were built the Series IIA is arguably the most popular, it sits between the earlier Series II and…

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The 16′ White Duck Avalon Traditional Canvas Bell Tent

Ben Branch October 4, 2021
White Duck Avalon Bell Tent
  • Adventure
  • American
  • Camping

This is the 16′ Avalon Bell Tent by White Duck, the company gets its name from the heavy duty 10.10 oz Army Duck cotton…

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This Is The Only Allard K1/2 Ever Made

Ben Branch October 3, 2021
Allard K1-2
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The cars built by Allard directly influenced the thinking of both Zora Arkus-Duntov, the father of the Corvette, and Carroll Shelby, the father of…

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Full Documentary: What’s Under Your Hood? – A 1973 Film That Teaches How Cars Work

Ben Branch October 3, 2021
Documentary What's Under Your Hood
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

What’s Under Your Hood? is a 1973 film that was created to teach people how various mechanical systems in their cars work. It runs just…

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Barn Find: The Auburn 653 Phaeton Discovered On The TV Show “American Pickers”

Ben Branch October 2, 2021
Auburn 653 Six
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the 1935 Auburn 653 Phaeton that was discovered in a barn in season 12 of the popular TV series American Pickers. The…

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1980s Legends Return: The Mongoose California Special And Supergoose BMX Bikes Are Back

Ben Branch October 2, 2021
  • American
  • Bicycles
  • Gear

Anyone who grew up in the 80s or 90s will have a number of vivid memories from their childhood, things like playing Super Mario…

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For Sale: A Flight-Ready WWII-Era Supermarine Spitfire IX

Ben Branch October 1, 2021
Supermarine Spitfire For Sale
  • British
  • Planes

This 1943 Supermarine Spitfire IX has just been through an 11 year, 100 point restoration, it’s now been returned to as-new zero flight hour…

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The Inaugural Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive

Ben Branch October 1, 2021
Australia-Brisbane-Art and Motors-088A8080-Edit
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The first running of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive occurred this past weekend, a global event that sees men and women dress up in their…

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