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A Rare Lotus 7A Series 1 – Colin Chapman’s Purest Road Car

Ben Branch April 20, 2020
Lotus 7 Series 1 Overhead
  • British
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No article about the Lotus 7 can be written without mentioning the clever way in which Colin Chapman and his team at Lotus got…

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The Biltwell Camp Mug – 100% Goes To The Warrior Built Foundation

Ben Branch April 20, 2020
Biltwell Camp Mug
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gear

Enamel mugs have been in use for countless decades and they’re still popular today for their ruggedness and low weight. Enamelled has been in…

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Short Film: Honda CB750 – The Birth of the Superbike

Ben Branch April 19, 2020
Honda CB750
  • Films
  • Honda
  • Motorcycles

“Honda CB750 – The Birth of the Superbike” is a new short film from the team at Brightside Media, it gives a look back…

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For Sale: A Supercharged 37 Litre Rolls-Royce Griffon V12 Aero Engine – Capable of 3500 HP

Ben Branch April 18, 2020
Rolls-Royce Griffon Engine
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale
  • Planes

The Rolls-Royce Griffon V12 is a 37 litre (2,240 cu. in.) aero engine that was in development before the Second World War, but had…

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A Brief History of the Shelby Series 1 – Carroll Shelby’s Only Scratch-Built Car

Jon Branch April 17, 2020
Shelby Series One prototype
  • American
  • Brief Histories
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Carroll Shelby And His Famous Nitro Glycerine Tablets Carroll Shelby was named after a Christian minister and went from being a child with a…

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The Runge Armchair – By Porsche Coachbuilder Extraordinaire Christopher Runge

Ben Branch April 17, 2020
Runge Armchair 1
  • American
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  This is the new Runge Armchair, each one is hand built by Christopher Runge Superleicht aluminum tubes which are TIG welded into a framework…

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Honda CL77 Scrambler – The Unstoppable Scrambler Version Of The Super Hawk

Ben Branch April 16, 2020
Honda CL77 Scrambler
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles
  • Scrambler Motorcycles

The Honda CL77 Scrambler was the off-road version of the CB77 Super Hawk, it was released in 1965 and sold until 1968. Unlike many…

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A Working Ford 1965 Mustang K-Code V8 Engine 1:3 Scale Model Kit

Ben Branch April 16, 2020
Ford 1965 Mustang V8 Engine Model Kit Box
  • American
  • Gadgets
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This is a working 1:3 scale model kit of a Ford 1965 Mustang K-Code V8 engine, it’s specifically designed for both adults (and teenagers)…

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The Unusual Mini Marcos – A Fast, Lightweight Mini-Based Sports Car

Ben Branch April 15, 2020
Marcos Mini
  • British
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The Mini Marcos was a sports car based on the Mini running gear and drivetrain, but with a unique fibreglass body that was designed…

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The Original AC Cobra Steering Wheel By Moto-Lita

Ben Branch April 15, 2020
Moto-Lita AC Shelby Cobra Steering Wheel
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Moto-Lita is a British company that has built classic steering wheels for many of the world’s most desirable cars, including the legendary AC Cobra….

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The Ubco 2×2 – The Toughest Adventure Scooter In The World

Ben Branch April 14, 2020
UBCO 2x2 Electric Motorcycle Side 2
  • Electric Motorcycles
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

As the name suggests, the UBCO 2×2 is a two-wheel drive motorcycle. It makes use front and rear electric hub motors to give riders…

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The Muncher By Full Windsor – The Only Firestarting Titanium Spork You’ll Ever Need

Ben Branch April 14, 2020
The Muncher By Full Windsor 1
  • American
  • Gadgets
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This is the Muncher By Full Windsor, it’s an ultra-lightweight titanium spork that can also start fires thanks to the included ferro fire striker…

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