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Flamethrower Equipped: A 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn Franklin Camper

Ben Branch February 26, 2022
Chevrolet C20 Longhorn Franklin Camper 2
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Curious Contraptions

This 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn pickup and its Franklin camper may be the perfect home-on-wheels for the modern age. It’s equipped with a flamethrower that shoots out of the nose of the grille-mounted Longhorn skull, and…

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A Rare 1988 Isuzu Piazza Nero XE: “Handling by Lotus”

Ben Branch February 25, 2022
Isuzu Piazza Lotus Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a rare Isuzu Piazza in Nero XE specification with the desirable “Handling by Lotus” package that vastly improved the capabilities of the Italian-designed, Japanese hatchback. Despite its eye-catching looks the Isuzu Piazza…

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The New Safari Jacket From Fuel Motorcycles

Ben Branch February 25, 2022
Safari Jacket From Fuel Motorcycles Black
  • Clothing
  • Gear

This is the new Safari Jacket from Fuel Motorcycles, it’s designed to evoke the styling of jackets worn by explorers in the 19th and early 20th centuries but it’s made using modern materials to meet modern…

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For Sale: A Bell Huey Helicopter – Special Forces Vietnam Veteran

Ben Branch February 24, 2022
Bell Huey Helicopter 12
  • Military
  • Planes

Officially known as the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, this helicopter is far better known by its nickname – the “Huey.” This particular Huey was used extensively by the 46th Special Forces Company during the Vietnam…

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The 6 lb Pickhead Fireman’s Axe By Council Tool

Ben Branch February 24, 2022
Pickhead Fireman’s Axe By Council Tool
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Tools

This is the 6 lb Pickhead Fireman’s Axe by Council Tool, it’s 100% made in America and it’s a fully-functional tool axe that’s used by firefighters and forestry workers across the United States and…

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Barn Find: 1987 Buick Grand National – Factory Turbocharged

Ben Branch February 23, 2022
1987 Buick Grand National
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This 1987 Buick Grand National is a one-owner car that was left parked up in an open barn for years. This protected it from the majority of the weather and it has less rust…

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The Shinola Monster Automatic: A Dive Watch From Detroit

Ben Branch February 23, 2022
Shinola Monster Automatic
  • American
  • Gear
  • Watches

This is the Shinola Monster Automatic, it’s one of the top-of-the-line watches from the Detroit-based watchmaker and it’s powered by Swiss-made automatic movement that winds itself with the motion of your wrist. The team…

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The AC Greyhound: A Rare Cousin Of The Shelby Cobra

Ben Branch February 22, 2022
AC Greyhound Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The AC Greyhound was released in 1959 as a touring car to accompany the more sporty AC Ace and AC Aceca. The AC Ace won its class at Le Mans in 1959 and it…

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The Pashley Guv’nor 3-Speed Bicycle: 100% Handmade In Britain

Ben Branch February 22, 2022
Pashley Guv’nor Bicycle
  • Bicycles
  • British
  • Gear

The Pashley Guv’nor is a modern version of the 1930s Path Racer bicycle that was developed and built by Pashley shortly after the company was first founded in 1926. Pashley prides itself on being…

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A Turbocharged 1963 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 By Icon

Ben Branch February 21, 2022
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 By Icon 2
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This 1963 Toyota Land Cruiser has been through a comprehensive nut-and-bolt rebuild at the hands of Icon in California, the world’s preeminent FJ40 specialists who have worked closely with Toyota on a number of…

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There’s An 840 BHP Dodge Hellcrate Redeye Crate Engine For Sale On eBay

Ben Branch February 21, 2022
Dodge Hellcrate Redeye Crate Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

When Dodge released the Hellcrate Redeye 6.2 liter Supercharged HEMI® V8 crate engine in late 2020 it gave the wider automotive community the chance to get their hands on the engine that had been…

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“America’s First Supercar” – The Stutz Bearcat

Ben Branch February 20, 2022
Stutz Bearcat
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Stutz Bearcat was introduced in 1912 as the road-going version of the Stutz Indianapolis 500 racing car. Bearcats would win 25 of the 30 races in which they were entered in 1912, and Erwin…

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