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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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Documentary: Spitfire Sisters – The Female WWII Pilots of the ATA

Ben Branch August 9, 2020
Pauline Gower
  • British
  • Films
  • Military
  • Planes

  Spitfire Sisters is a documentary about the female members of the British ATA, or Air Transport Auxiliary, a civilian organisation of pilots who…

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The Austel Lotec MkII – A Motorcycle With A 998cc Mini Engine

Ben Branch August 8, 2020
Austel Lotec
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The Austel Lotec was the brainchild of British engineer and designer Chris Castell. He developed an entirely unique motorcycle powered by a Mini car engine…

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Project Car: A Barn Find Lincoln-Zephyr V12 Coupe For ~$16,300 USD

Ben Branch August 7, 2020
Lincoln-Zephyr V12 Coupe
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

  When it was introduced in 1935 the Lincoln-Zephyr V12 had its work cut out for it, it was a high-end luxury car being…

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The Gullinbursti Kevlar Original Motorcycle Zip-Up Hoodie

Ben Branch August 7, 2020
Gullinbursti Kevlar Original Zip-Up Hoodie
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

The Gullinbursti Kevlar Original Zip-Up Hoodie is designed to provide an additional layer of protection for motorcyclists and anyone else who wants full Kevlar…

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A Rare 1983 Volvo 242 Group A Homologation “Flathood” Turbo

Ben Branch August 6, 2020
Volvo 242 Group A Homologation Flathood
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

  The Volvo 242 Group A Homologation “Flathood” is a rare special build from the Swedish automaker that’s still shrouded in a certain amount…

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British Leyland T-Shirts by Roy McCarthy

Ben Branch August 6, 2020
Allegro T-Shirt
  • British
  • Classic Cars
  • Clothing
  • Gear

This series of British Leyland t-shirts was created by graphic designer and illustrator Roy McCarthy celebrate the memorable advertising from one of the United…

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The Surf Rat – A Hot Rod Surfboard by Jim O’Mahoney

Ben Branch August 5, 2020
The Surf Rat - A Hot Rod Surfboard by Jim O'Mahoney
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  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Surfing

The Surf Rat is a combining of passions that were shared by many young Americans in the 1950s and 1960s – hot rods and…

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World of Speed – A Collection Of Photographic Prints by Johannes Huwe

Ben Branch August 5, 2020
World of Speed by Johannes Huwe Big
  • Art
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Johannes Huwe is a world renowned photographer who focusses much of his attention on the world of automobiles, motorcycles, and the adventures people have…

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A Brief History From The Lotus 7 to The Caterham 7

Jon Branch August 4, 2020
Lotus 7 Car
  • Brief Histories
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

Above Image: A Lotus 7 battling with a Porsche 356 Speedster in 1984. Image courtesy of the San Francisco Region SCCA. In the Beginning:…

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The Double Zero Club – Birmingham Motorcycle Counter Culture In The 1960s

Ben Branch August 4, 2020
Ray Fox and friend outside the DZ, c.1969
  • Books
  • British
  • Cafe Racers
  • Motorcycles

This is an edited extract from This Way To The Revolution, a book by Ian Francis about Birmingham in the late 60s. Available via…

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