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The Forgotten American V12: The American LaFrance 8.6 Liter V12 From Lycoming

Ben Branch December 17, 2024
American LaFrance V12 Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is an original American LaFrance Junior V12, but don’t let the word “junior” in the name fool you into thinking it’s a small…

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For Sale: A 1969 Shelby GT500 Formerly Owned By Carroll Shelby

Ben Branch December 16, 2024
1969 Shelby GT500
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This 1969 Shelby GT500 is one of just 18 that left the factory in Grabber Yellow, a color that suits the car remarkably well….

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The Field Knife by Iron & Resin

Ben Branch December 16, 2024
Iron & Resin Field Knife
  • Gear
  • Knives

This is the new Field Knife from Iron & Resin, it was developed to be an ideal carry item when in the great outdoors…

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Designed By An Icon: The Unusual 1988 Interstyl Hustler 6

Ben Branch December 15, 2024
Interstyl Hustler
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an original Interstyl Hustler 6 designed by the great William Towns, the same man who penned the Aston Martin Bulldog, the Aston…

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For Sale: A 1932 Ford Mini Bar

Ben Branch December 15, 2024
1932 Ford Mini Bar
  • Cars
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  • Gear

This is a mini bar hidden inside the front end of a 1932 Ford, you open the engine cover to showcase the well-equipped bar…

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The Last Flying Alliance A-1 Argo Is For Sale

Ben Branch December 14, 2024
Alliance A-1 Argo
  • Planes

This is the last airworthy Alliance A-1 Argo in the world, it was recently restored and now has just 10 hours on the airframe…

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Crate Engine: A Rare Ford Navarro Flathead V8

Ben Branch December 14, 2024
Ford Navarro Flathead V8
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a rare Ford Navarro Flathead V8, it’s a high-performance version of Ford’s iconic first V8 fitted with a set of aluminum-alloy Navarro…

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“Project Goldrush” – The 1998 WD1 Pilot + Engineering Trans Am

Ben Branch December 13, 2024
Project Goldrush 1998 Pontiac Trans Am
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the 1998 Pontiac Trans Am WD1 pilot and engineering vehicle. It’s the first LS V8-powered Trans Am ever made, VIN #1 in…

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A Garrett Turbine ATF3 Jet Engine

Ben Branch December 13, 2024
Garrett Turbine ATF3 Jet Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a Garrett Turbine ATF3 jet engine, it was originally fitted to a 1984 Dassault-Breguet Mystere Falcon 200, and it could produce up…

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Forgotten For 50 Years! A Rare 1967 Glas 1700 GT Garage Find

Ben Branch December 12, 2024
Glas 1700 GT
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Project Vehicles

This is a rare Glas 1700 GT, it’s one of the last built in 1967 before production shifted over to the BMW version of…

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The Pro-Ject E1 Phono: An Affordable Turntable Made In Europe

Ben Branch December 12, 2024
Pro-Ject E1 Phono Turntable
  • Gear
  • Music

This is the Pro-Ject E1 Phono, it’s a turntable that’s made in Europe, and it’s widely considered one of the best affordable, entry-level turntables…

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“The Trans Am Toyota”: An ’80s Custom Toyota SR-5 With Nitrous

Ben Branch December 11, 2024
Trans Am Toyota Hilux
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1980 Toyota SR-5 Pickup that was the subject of a collaborative rebuild by The Toy Truck Company and Truckin’ magazine in…

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