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For Sale: An Original 7.6 Litre Seagrave V12 From The 1930s

Ben Branch August 15, 2020
Seagrave V12 Engine
  • American
  • Classic Cars
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

  The Seagrave V12 was a modified version of the Pierce-Arrow V12 – an engine that had been developed by Pierce-Arrow chief engineer Karl…

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The Lum-Tec M88 – Limited To 500 Units Worldwide – $575 USD Each

Ben Branch August 15, 2020
Lum-Tec M88
  • American
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Watches

  The Lum-Tec M88 was developed by the family run American-based company to be an exceedingly tough wristwatch that can handle everything from mountain…

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The BMW 2000 CS – The Controversial Neue Klasse Coupe

Ben Branch August 14, 2020
BMW 2000 CS 4
  • BMW
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The BMW 2000 CS was a critically important member of the “Neue Klasse” or “New Class” of vehicles produced by the German automaker from…

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Alps Mountaineering Zephyr 3-Person Tent – Ideal For Motorcycle Adventures

Ben Branch August 14, 2020
Alps Mountaineering Zephyr 3-Person Tent
  • Camping
  • Gear

  The Alps Mountaineering Zephyr 3-person tent was developed to be as lightweight and easy to carry as possible whilst also providing protection against the…

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For Sale: The 707 hp Jeep Wagoneer Hellwagon – The Greatest SUV Sleeper Of All Time

Ben Branch August 13, 2020
Jeep Wagoneer Hellwagon
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

Although it looks entirely stock from the outside, this 1989 Jeep Wagoneer is fitted with a 707 hp Hellcat engine and a specially modified…

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The New Alpinestars Bionic Action Protector – $99.95 USD

Ben Branch August 13, 2020
Alpinestars Bionic Action Protector
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets
  • Safety

  This is the new Alpinestars Bionic Action Chest + Back Protector, it features “Cell Technology” chest and back protection plates backed with bio…

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1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport – The “Round Case” Road Legal Race Bike

Ben Branch August 12, 2020
1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport Side
  • Ducati
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

  The 1974 Ducati 750 Super Sport is one of the most important production bikes in the long history of the legendary Italian motorcycle…

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The New Fuel Paratroops – Motorcycle Boots Inspired By US M43 Combat Boots from World War II

Ben Branch August 12, 2020
Fuel Paraboots - Motorcycle Boots
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear

These are the new Fuel Paratroops, they’ve been in development for two years as a modern motorcycle boot with strong design influence from the…

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A Rare Fiat 1200 Wonderful – Just 5 Production Cars Were Made

Ben Branch August 11, 2020
Fiat 1200 Wonderful
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design
  • Italian

The Fiat 1200 Wonderful has the first known post-WWII example of what would come to be known as the “targa” top, so named by…

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An Original 1940s-Era Crate Scooter – Marty McFly Approved

Ben Branch August 11, 2020
Vintage Crate Scooter
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Surfing

The most famous crate scooter in the world must surely be the one borrowed by Marty McFly in Back To The Future, he famously…

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Ex-US Military Unimog 419 Freightliner Earthmover – $25,999 USD

Ben Branch August 10, 2020
Mercedes-Benz Unimog 419
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

  This earthmover Unimog is one of those vehicles that I have absolutely no conceivable use for, but find myself wanting all the same….

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The Ka-Bar Wrench Knife – Made In The USA

Ben Branch August 10, 2020
KA-BAR Wrench Knife
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Knives

The Ka-Bar Wrench Knife was developed as a tough, utilitarian knife perfectly suited to life in your toolbox or on your belt. Each knife…

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