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Proficient Motorcycling: The Ultimate Guide to Riding Well, Updated & Expanded 2nd Edition

Ben Branch April 22, 2021
Proficient Motorcycling Book
  • Books
  • Motorcycles

In the first few months of 2021 many parts of the world have recorded a surprising increase in motorcycle accidents, no one knows why…

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The Only One Ever Made: The Georges Irat Prototype Sports Two-Seater From 1946

Ben Branch April 21, 2021
Georges Irat Prototype Sports Two-Seater
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • French

This is the only example of the Georges Irat Sports Two-Seater that was ever made, it’s a prototype that was designed to kickstart the…

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Belstaff Mansion Riding Shirt – An Armored Motorcycle Shirt

Ben Branch April 21, 2021
Belstaff Mansion Riding Shirt
  • British
  • Clothing
  • Jackets

This is the new Belstaff Mansion Riding Shirt, it’s an armored riding shirt designed to add significant protection for people who frequently ride without…

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Datsun 510 SSS Coupe – The Japanese Car That Became A Rally Legend

Ben Branch April 20, 2021
Datsun 510 SSS
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Japanese

This is an original Datsun 510 SSS, known in most world markets as a member of the Datsun 1600 model line, it would be…

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The Lumber Jack – A 100 Watt Portable Retro BoomBox

Ben Branch April 20, 2021
BoomCase BoomBox Stereo
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Music

This is the Lumber Jack, it’s a new release from the team at BoomCase who have become globally famous for their handmade boomboxes –…

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The Beachrunner – A Land Rover Series 2A Restoration By Oliver & Dobson

Ben Branch April 19, 2021
Land Rover Series 2A Restoration 1
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Land Rover

This is the Beachrunner, it’s the first in what will be a series of restorations by the team at Oliver & Dobson who are…

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The Rhodes Cooper Boot – A Timeless Chelsea Boot With A Vibram Sole – $128.98 USD

Ben Branch April 19, 2021
The Rhodes Cooper Boot
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear

This is the Rhodes Cooper Boot, it was developed by the team at the Rhodes to incorporate all the toughness and longevity of classic…

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Documentary: The Design, Development, And Construction Of The Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine

Ben Branch April 18, 2021
The Design, Development, And Construction Of The Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Planes

This documentary shows the design and development of the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine starting with early prototypes and small models, following the process through to…

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Ex-Bubba Blackwell – Harley-Davidson XR750 Flat Tracker

Ben Branch April 17, 2021
Harley-Davidson XR750 Flat Tracker
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

This Harley-Davidson XR750 Flat Tracker from the year 2000 was originally owned by Bubba Blackwell, a stunt performer widely regarded to be the natural…

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Gabb Accro-Matic Vintage WWII Radial Engine Compression Testing System

Ben Branch April 17, 2021
Gabb Accro-matic radial engine compression testing system
  • Engineering
  • Planes

This is a complete Gabb Accro-Matic radial engine compression testing system that dates back to the Second World War. Rather than having to test…

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1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 – The Affordable American Supercar

Ben Branch April 16, 2021
C4 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 1
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 (C4) was released in 1989 as a home-grown American challenger to the dominant supercars of the day – the Ferrari…

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The New Enduro Jacket by Iron & Resin – A Classic Waxed Canvas Motorcycle Jacket With Armor

Ben Branch April 16, 2021
Enduro Jacket by Iron & Resin
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Jackets

This is the new Enduro jacket by the Californian team at Iron & Resin, they’ve taken the iconic 20th century waxed canvas style of…

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