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The Mighty American Doodle Bug Scooter

Ben Branch January 1, 2021
Doodle Bug Scooter
  • Motor Scooters
  • Motorcycles

  The Doodle Bug was an American scooter that was built in the late 1940s and largely targeted at teens and those too young…

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The 18 Wrench Leather Tool Roll by Kruk Garage

Ben Branch January 1, 2021
Leather Tool Roll by Kruk Garage
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Tools

  This is the popular leather tool roll by the team at Kruk Garage, each uses thick cowhide leather construction for toughness and they…

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The Renault 5 Turbo – The World’s First Mid-Engined Hot Hatch Production Car

Ben Branch December 31, 2020
Renault 5 Turbo 1
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Rally

  This Renault 5 Turbo 1 is a rare original Marlboro livery team car that was driven in the European Championship R5 Cup –…

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Fast Ladies – A Book About Female Racing Drivers By Jean-François Bouzanquet

Ben Branch December 31, 2020
Fast Ladies Book
  • Books
  • Racing

  Fast Ladies by Jean-François Bouzanquet is a fascinating look back at the female racing drivers who made their mark on the world from…

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There’s a Ferrari 412 Pick-Up/Ute For Sale – $20,000 to $27,000 USD

Ben Branch December 30, 2020
Ferrari 412 Pick-Up Car
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Ferrari

  This is a Ferrari 412 pick-up (or a ute as they would say in Australia), it was heavily modified by Elo and Will…

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Merlin Ashby Waxed Cotton Motorcycle Rucksack

Ben Branch December 30, 2020
Merlin Ashby Waxed Cotton Motorcycle Rucksack
  • Bags
  • British
  • Gear

  The Merlin Ashby waxed cotton rucksack was specifically designed for use by motorcyclists – it has a primary chassis of water repellent Halley…

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For Sale: An Original Land Rover Defender SVX From “Spectre”

Ben Branch December 29, 2020
Land Rover Defender SVX Spectre
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

  This is one of the Land Rover Defender SVX “Spectre” vehicles used while filming the 2015 James Bond film “Spectre”. Just 10 were…

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Carroll Shelby’s Dodge Omni GLHS Is For Sale

Ben Branch December 28, 2020
Dodge Omni GLHS
  • Cars

  The Dodge Omni GLHS you see here was personally owned by Carroll Shelby, it’s now titled in the Carroll Hall Shelby Trust name, and…

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The Runge RS010 – Built By Hand In A Secluded Minnesota Barn By Christopher Rünge

Ben Branch December 27, 2020
Runge RS010 8
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

  The Runge RS010 was hand-built by Christopher Rünge as a bespoke one-off sports car with styling reminiscent of late 1950s racers. Rünge is…

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A Rare Lister-Jaguar Knobbly – The Giant-Killer From Cambridge

Ben Branch December 26, 2020
Lister-Jaguar Knobbly 4
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

  The Lister-Jaguar “Knobbly” was the most famous creation of Lister Motor Company, a small British sports car maker that was founded by Brian…

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The Norton Challenge P86 – The Bike That Could Have Saved The British Motorcycle Industry

Ben Branch December 25, 2020
Norton Challenge P86
  • Motorcycles

The Norton Challenge P86 was a machine developed by two of Britain’s most famous motoring companies to save the British motorcycle industry and revive Norton to their former Isle of Man TT dominating form.

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Shelby Series 1 Clay 1:1 Scale Design Model

Ben Branch December 24, 2020
Shelby Series 1 Prototype Design Model
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

  This is a full-sized clay Shelby Series 1 clay design model in 1:1 scale, it was created in the late 1990s as a…

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