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Porsche Miniature Crankshaft Lamp, Factory Gift, ca. 1960s

Ben Branch July 13, 2020
Porsche Miniature Crankshaft Lamp
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This crankshaft lamp was a gift from the Porsche factory dating back to 1960, it includes a section of crankshaft with two connecting rods…

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Must Watch Documentary: Circuit – A 1981 Can-Am Film Featuring Paul Newman

Ben Branch July 12, 2020
Paul Newman
  • American
  • Films
  • Racing

  Circuit is a documentary about the 1981 Can-Am season. The film is a masterpiece of motorsport filmmaking, with excellent onboard footage, aerial footage,…

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For Sale: A Porsche 911 RS MFI Type 911/83 Engine – Some Assembly Required

Ben Branch July 11, 2020
Porsche 911 RS Type 911-83 Engine
  • Engineering
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  • Porsche

  This is a Porsche 911 RS MFI Type 911/83 engine, as you can tell it’s in need of some assembly but once all…

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A Comprehensively Restored and Upgraded 1969 Ford Bronco – With A 302 Cu. In. V8

Ben Branch July 10, 2020
1969-Ford-Bronco
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  This 1969 Ford Bronco has been through a comprehensive restoration to better-than-new condition thanks to the fitment of a rebuilt 302 cu. in….

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The Seventy2 Pro Survival System by Uncharted Supply Co.

Ben Branch July 10, 2020
Uncharted Supply Co. The Seventy2 Pro Survival System Main
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This is the Seventy2 Pro Survival System by Uncharted Supply Co., it was designed as a bug out bag for the 21st century to…

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A Custom Royal Enfield Classic 500 Trials Bike by Schlachtwerk

Ben Branch July 9, 2020
Custom Royal Enfield Classic 500 16
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

Although you may not know it at first glance, the Royal Enfield Classic 500 has a fantastic ’60s style trials bike hidden underneath its respectable…

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The Mezger 16 by INK – Porsche’s Unraced 917 Prototype Engine – A Flat-16 Producing 750 BHP

Ben Branch July 9, 2020
Porsche 917 Flat-16 Engine Prototype Back
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  • Porsche

  The Mezger 16 was a prototype engine created by one of Porsche’s most important engineers – Hans Mezger. Mezger developed a flat-16 cylinder…

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The Jeepster Commando – A 1960s 4×4 Icon Built To Challenge The Bronco + Scout

Ben Branch July 8, 2020
Jeepster Commando
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

  The Jeepster Commando was released by Kaiser Jeep in 1966 as a 4×4 focussed more on the leisure market, specifically to compete with…

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For Sale: A Set Of Pistons + Conrods From A Russian Vedeneyev M14P Aircraft Radial Engine

Ben Branch July 8, 2020
Russian Vedeneyev M14P Aircraft Radial Engine
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  • Planes

This is a full set of pistons and conrods from a Russian Vedeneyev M14P aircraft radial engine, they’re fully assembled and the whole lot is…

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This Is The Allard J2 That Launched Carroll Shelby’s Racing Career

Ben Branch July 7, 2020
Allard J2 Carroll Shelby
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  The Allard J2 you see here is the car that helped launch Carroll Shelby’s racing career back in March 1952 at the SCCA-sanctioned…

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Kyrö Dark Gin – An Unusual Gin From Finland

Ben Branch July 7, 2020
Kyrö Dark Gin
  • Gear
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  Kyrö Dark Gin is one of the more unusual offerings from the Kyrö Distillery Company – one of Finlands most celebrated (and most…

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The 1933 Ford V-8 Roadster Elgin Race Car – Winner Of The First Officially Organized Stock Car Race

Ben Branch July 6, 2020
1933 Ford V-8 Grille
  • American
  • Cars
  • Racing

  The 1933 Ford V-8 Roadster you see here is one of the most important cars in the history of American stock car racing…

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