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The Incredible Geissler Tube Collection Of Michel Siméon Is For Sale

Ben Branch May 11, 2022
Geissler Tube 4
  • French
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

Michel Siméon was a dedicated French antique collector with a particular fascination for early scientific and electrical contraptions – among them a marvelous array of Geissler Tubes. He collected over 3,500 pieces over the…

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The TVR Griffith 500 – A Rare V8 Roadster From The 1990s

Ben Branch May 10, 2022
TVR Griffith 500 10
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The TVR Griffith 500 is widely considered to be one of the greatest TVRs ever made. It was launched at the 1990 Birmingham Motor Show as TVR’s “New Beginning,” it was so popular that at…

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Skram Fours: Shatterproof & Impact Resistant Motorcycle Sunglasses

Ben Branch May 10, 2022
Skram Fours Motorcycle Sunglasses
  • Australian
  • Gear
  • Sunglasses

These are the new Skram Fours, they’re a shatterproof and impact resistant pair of sunglasses specifically designed for motorcyclists. Skram sunglasses are also suitable for anyone who wants both 100% UV protection and impact protection,…

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Retro Adventure Truck: A 1955 Chevrolet 3200 NAPCO 4×4 Pickup

Ben Branch May 9, 2022
Chevrolet NAPCO 4×4 Pickup
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a restored and modified 1955 Chevrolet 3200 NAPCO 4×4 Pickup that’s now powered by a 300+ bhp GM Performance 350 cubic inch V8, with power going to either all four wheels or…

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The Unimatic UC3: A Minimalist Dive Watch Made In Italy – $700 USD

Ben Branch May 9, 2022
Unimatic UC3 Watch
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Watches

This is the Unimatic UC3, it’s a minimalist modern dive watch that’s waster resistant down to 1000 ft, it’s made in Italy, and it sells for the affordable MSRP of $700 USD. Unimatic has…

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For Sale: The 1976 Chevrolet Impala Built By Gas Monkey Garage

Ben Branch May 8, 2022
Chevrolet Impala Built By Gas Monkey Garage
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This 1976 Chevrolet Impala was built by Richard Rawlings and Aaron Kaufman of Gas Monkey Garage to compete in the Gumball 3000 and the Bullrun Road Rally – they were clocked at a top…

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Full Film: The Invisible Circle – A 1960s Motorcycle Safety Film

Ben Branch May 8, 2022
The Invisible Circle Motorcycle Safety Film 1
  • Films
  • Motorcycles

The Invisible Circle is a motorcycle safety film from the 1960s, though it’s obviously dated it actually contains a remarkable amount of valuable information – information that could save your life today, 60 years…

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This Might Be The Last Unfinished Lister Jaguar XJS And It’s For Sale*

Ben Branch May 7, 2022
Lister Jaguar XJS
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Lister Jaguar XJS was one of the fastest road-going Jaguars in the world in its day, in fact it’s still among the fastest today over 30 years after it was introduced.

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For Sale: A Stunningly Beautiful 1974 MV Agusta 750S

Ben Branch May 7, 2022
MV Agusta 750S
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

The MV Agusta 750S was released in 1970, it was a superbike the world had been clamoring for for years but there was just one catch – it cost almost three times as much…

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A Rare Bricklin SV-1 Warehouse Find – The “Canadian DeLorean”

Ben Branch May 6, 2022
Bricklin SV-1 Project Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Project Vehicles

This Bricklin SV-1 was recently discovered in a warehouse, it’s in largely complete condition but obviously requires a full restoration. The chassis, body, engine, and transmission are all present and accounted for, making it…

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The Hand Forged File Knife By Rustic Road Australia

Ben Branch May 6, 2022
Hand Forged File Knife By Rustic Road Australia
  • Australian
  • Gear
  • Knives

These are two examples of the hand-forged file knives made by Jack, the founder and chief knife maker over at Rustic Road Australia. Files As Knife Blades Although it may seem odd at first to…

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The Full-Sized Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Car From Broadway Is For Sale

Ben Branch May 5, 2022
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

There are few movie and theater cars more beloved than Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, it formed the backbone of a rags to riches tale of adventure, intrigue, and daring that became one of the most popular children’s…

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