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The Highly Unusual Jensen CV8

Ben Branch August 31, 2021
Jensen CV8 14
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Jensen CV8 was one of the fastest four-seat cars in the world when it was introduced in 1962, capable of reaching speeds in excess…

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The Relwen Quilted Tanker Jacket

Ben Branch August 31, 2021
The Relwen Quilted Tanker Jacket
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Jackets

This is the Relwen Quilted Tanker jacket, it’s a classically styled outer layer designed to keep you warm when the mercury begins to drop,…

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The Champer: A Rare Checker Cab Camper

Ben Branch August 30, 2021
Champer Checker Cab Camper 27
  • American
  • Camping
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the Champer, and as its portmanteau name implies it’s a Checker Camper, it was first converted into a camper back in 1977…

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The Union Garage D3 Moto Gloves – Touchscreen Compatible

Ben Branch August 30, 2021
  • American
  • Gear
  • Gloves

The Union Garage D3 Moto Gloves are the result of a collaboration between Union Garage in Brooklyn and Lee Parks Design, one of the…

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For Sale: An Iconic 1986 Toyota 4×4 Xtracab Pickup

Ben Branch August 29, 2021
Toyota 4×4 Xtracab Pickup Hilux
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is an original Toyota 4×4 Xtracab Pickup from 1986, it’s powered by the desirable fuel-injected 22R-E engine, a single overhead cam gasoline motor with a…

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Full Documentary: Come Fly With Me – The Story of Pan Am

Ben Branch August 29, 2021
Pan Am Boeing 747
  • American
  • Films
  • Planes

Come Fly With Me – The Story of Pan Am is a feature length documentary about what is still the most famous airline in…

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An Affordable Mid-Engined Classic: The Maserati Merak SS

Ben Branch August 28, 2021
Maserati Merak SS
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Italian

The Maserati Merak SS was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 1975 as the new and upgraded version of the Giorgetto Giugiaro-designed Merak, now weighing…

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Restoration Project: An Original Sinclair C5 Electric Vehicle

Ben Branch August 28, 2021
Sinclair C5 6
  • British
  • Cars
  • Electric Motorcycles

When it was released in 1985 the Sinclair C5 was a wildly futuristic electric vehicle that had been conceived by the famous personal computer pioneer Sir…

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This vs That: A Lamborghini FL3 vs A Porsche A122 Tractor – $8,200+ Each

Ben Branch August 27, 2021
Lamborghini Tractor vs Porsche Tractor
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

Both Lamborghini and Porsche worked on tractor designs extensively in the years after WWII, when European farmers needed access to reliable, inexpensive machines to…

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The New Tamiya Ford Escort Mk II Rally 1/10 Scale R/C Racer

Ben Branch August 27, 2021
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Gear
  • Rally

This is the new Tamiya Ford Escort Mk II Rally, it’s a 1/10th scale remote control car designed to appeal to first time builders and…

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The Peerless GT – An Unusual British Le Mans Racer

Ben Branch August 26, 2021
Peerless GT Car 6
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

In 1958 before the start of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, an unusual new car took its position ready for the race, it…

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The 2021 Rokker Urban Rebel Motorcycle Boots

Ben Branch August 26, 2021
Rokker Urban Rebel Motorcycle Boots Brown
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear

These are the new-for-2021 Rokker Urban Rebel Boots, they’re designed to evoke the style and feel of classic early 20th century work boots while offering 21st…

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