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The Tamiya Hornet Is Back In Production – It Was The Best-Selling R/C Buggy Of The 1980s

Ben Branch November 20, 2020
Tamiya Hornet
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Off Road

  Anyone who was a child in the 1980s has heard of the Tamiya Hornet – it was the most desirable R/C buggy of…

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Restoration Project: An Original 1944 North American P-51D Mustang

Ben Branch November 19, 2020
North American P-51D Mustang Restoration
  • American
  • Planes
  • Project Vehicles

  This 1944 North American P-51D Mustang is currently for sale, it’s in the midst of a full restoration – once complete it will…

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The Schwarzenegger Watch – The Seiko Prospex “Arnie” Watch From Predator

Ben Branch November 19, 2020
Predator Watch
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Watches

  Predator is one of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s most famous ’80s action films and if you zoom in on his wrist you’ll see that he’s…

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The Rare Alpine GTA V6 Turbo Mille Miles – A French Porsche 944 Challenger

Ben Branch November 18, 2020
Alpine GTA V6 Turbo Mille Miles 1
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • French

  The Alpine GTA V6 Turbo Mille Miles was a special edition of the Renault Alpine GTA Turbo, a car released by the French…

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The Bullitt Mirror By Joel Clark

Ben Branch November 18, 2020
Bullitt Mustang Mirror
  • Art
  • British
  • Cars
  • Films

  Anyone who’s see the classic Steve McQueen film Bullitt will immediately recognise the 1968 Dodge Charger mirror shown above, it contains an image…

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For Sale: A Vintage 6×6 Alvis Saladin Armored Vehicle – With A Functional 76mm Main Cannon

Ben Branch November 17, 2020
6x6 Alvis Saladin
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

  The Alvis Saladin is a 6×6 armored infantry fighting vehicle developed by the British in the years after WWII as a replacement for…

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AOS Bushman Deluxe Apex Swag – An Authentic Australian Swag

Ben Branch November 17, 2020
AOS BUSHMAN SWAG
  • Australian
  • Camping
  • Off Road

  This is the Australian-made AOS Bushman Deluxe Apex Swag, it comes with a 10 year manufacturing and workmanship warranty, and it’s one of…

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A Beautiful Land Rover Series 3 by Falcon Design in Germany

Ben Branch November 16, 2020
Land Rover Series III
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • German

  There are few people better suited to the classic vehicle restoration business than the Germans. They’re renowned for their engineering chops and attention…

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Concord Cufflinks – Made From Alloy Sourced From The Fastest Of The Concordes

Ben Branch November 16, 2020
Concord Cuff Links
  • British
  • Clothing
  • Gear

  These cufflinks have been cast from Hiduminium RR58 aluminium alloy sourced from the air intake assembly of Concorde 101 (G AXDN) – this…

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1970s Documentary Series: Skills of Defensive Driving

Ben Branch November 15, 2020
Skills Of Defensive Driving
  • Cars
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  • Safety

  This is a complete defensive driving course that was made in 1973 by Film Australia. Although times have changed the overwhelming majority of…

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For Sale: A Rebuilt Porsche 911 E 2.4 MFI Engine – 180 hp

Ben Branch November 14, 2020
Porsche 911 2.4 MFI Engine
  • Cars
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  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale
  • Porsche

  This is a complete Porsche 911 E 2.4 litre MFI engine that has been rebuilt by Mittelmotor GmbH Bochum Porsche Motorentechnik in Germany. Whereas…

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Mad Max Interceptor Pursuit Special – The Perfect Daily Driver For 2020

Ben Branch November 13, 2020
Mad Max Interceptor
  • Australian
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

  The Mad Max Interceptor is one of the most famous cars in cinema history, and deservedly so. The car was officially named the…

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