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Bremont ALT1-C Griffon – A New Timepiece From One Of Britain’s Most Famous Watchmakers

Ben Branch March 20, 2020
Bremont ALT1-C Griffon Watch
  • British
  • Gear
  • Watches

The Bremont ALT1-C Griffon is a new release from the highly-regarded British watchmaker named for the mighty Rolls-Royce Griffon – the 37 litre (2,240…

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A Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 With A GM 5.7L V8 Crate Engine

Ben Branch March 19, 2020
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Engine Bay
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Classic Cars

This 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 has had a comprehensive rebuild, it’s now packing considerably more power than it was when it left the…

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A Brief History of the Lotus Esprit – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch March 19, 2020
Lotus Esprit S1
  • Brief Histories
  • British
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In the Beginning: Giugiaro and a Boomerang The story of the Lotus Esprit began, not just in the minds of the design team at…

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Cara – A Custom BMW R nineT by VIBA Built With A Range Of 3D Printed Parts

Ben Branch March 18, 2020
Custom BMW Rnine T
  • BMW
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This BMW R nineT is a thoroughly 21st century custom motorcycle, it was built through the extensive use of 3D printed parts – a…

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The New Bell Broozer Helmet – A Fighter Pilot Inspired Helmet With An Integrated Flip-Down Visor

Ben Branch March 18, 2020
Bell Broozer Helmet Front
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets

This is the new Bell Broozer Helmet, it was heavily influenced by fighter pilot helmet design right down to the integrated drop down face…

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An Original Royal Canadian Mounted Police Ford Mustang SSP Patrol Car

Ben Branch March 17, 2020
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Ford Mustang Patrol Car
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is 1 of just 32 original Royal Canadian Mounted Police Ford Mustang SSP patrol cars, it was 1 of just 4 ordered by…

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Barry The Hatchet – A Unique Hand Axe From Hutan + Bidor

Ben Branch March 17, 2020
Barry The Hatchet
  • Gear
  • Knives

This is Barry The Hatchet, it’s a hand axe made in the local style as part of a collaborative effort between Hutan and Bidor….

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Container Find After 35 Years: A Plymouth Cuda V-Code 440-6 Convertible

Ben Branch March 16, 2020
Plymouth Cuda 440-6
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This rare Plymouth Cuda V-Code 440-6 convertible is 1 of 17 that were built in 1971, it’s 1 of just 2 export cars, and…

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Sand Fever – The 2020 Mablethorpe Motorcycle Sand Races

Ben Branch March 16, 2020
Mablethorpe Motorcycle Sand Racing 18
  • British
  • Motorcycles
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This article was written by Matt Strathern, who also provided the photography. You can follow him on Instagram here. It turns out that the…

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Documentary: The Story Of The Austin Seven As Told By Stanley Edge

Ben Branch March 15, 2020
Austin 7
  • British
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This documentary first aired in 1984, it tells the story of Stanley Edge who was the original designer of the Austin Seven, in his…

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The Saito FG-73R5 5-Cylinder Radial Engine – $1,999 USD

Ben Branch March 14, 2020
Saito FG-73R5 5-Cylinder Radial Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale
  • Planes

This is the Saito FG-73R5 five-cylinder radial engine, it’s a brand new air-cooled unit built in Japan that includes a centrally located carburettor, the…

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A Rare British-American V8: The Trident Clipper Coupe

Ben Branch March 13, 2020
Trident Clipper Coupe Car
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Trident Clipper is a member of the illustrious club of exotic European sports cars fitted with American V8s that offered power, reliability, and…

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