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A Brief History of the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 / BJ40 + J40 Series

Jon Branch March 6, 2020
Land Cruiser Off Road
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Japanese

The story of the Toyota Land Cruiser J Series (FJ40 / BJ40 etc) starts in the Philippines during the Second World War, the Japanese…

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Carroll Shelby’s Other V8-Powered British Roadster – The Sunbeam Tiger

Ben Branch March 5, 2020
Sunbeam Tiger Front Wheel
  • American
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

There were two Sunbeam Tiger prototypes developed in the early 1960s, one was built by Carroll Shelby and his team and the other by…

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The Peugeot Impitoyable Whiskey Tasting Set

Ben Branch March 5, 2020
Peugeot Impitoyable Whiskey Tasting Set Main
  • Gear
  • Taste
  • Whiskey

This is the Peugeot Impitoyable Whiskey Tasting Set, the unusually shaped glass is designed to capture the alcohol burn while releasing the whisky’s aroma,…

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The ZERO XP – A Futuristic Custom Electric Motorcycle by Untitled Motorcycles

Ben Branch March 4, 2020
ZERO XP SR F Custom Electric Motorcycle Lights
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Electric Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The ZERO XP is a bespoke custom electric motorcycle built by renowned bike builder Hugo Eccles of Untitled Motorcycles in the USA. Hugo is…

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The Ferro & Co. Distinct 3 Vintage Racing Watch Series – $329 to $849 CAD

Ben Branch March 4, 2020
Ferro & Co. Distinct III Vintage Racing Watch
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Watches

This is the new Distinct 3 watch by Ferro & Co., it comes in three models and there are four movements to choose from,…

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1 Of 10 Ever Made: The 1969 Intermeccanica Murena 429 GT

Ben Branch March 3, 2020
Intermeccanica Murena 429 GT
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Italian

The Intermeccanica Murena was the result of a brief foray into the world of car making by two Americans, M. Charles Schwendler and Jospeh Vos. The…

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This Is The New Lego Fiat 500 – $89.99 USD

Ben Branch March 3, 2020
Lego Fiat 500
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

This is the new Lego Fiat 500, it’s part of the Creator Expert series and it includes a detailed engine, a front trunk with a…

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The Block Party Tee By Silodrome – 100% Made In The USA

Ben Branch March 2, 2020
The Block Party Tee By Silodrome
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear

The Block Party Tee This is the new Silodrome Block Party Tee – each one is screenprinted in Richmond, Virginia onto a high-quality, 100%…

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There’s A 543 hp Maybach V12 Engine For Sale On eBay

Ben Branch March 2, 2020
Maybach V12
  • Classic Cars
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

The Maybach V12 (M285) was used in the 57 and 62 series cars first introduced in 2002 by DaimlerChrysler AG to compete with Rolls-Royce,…

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Documentary: Lotus Elise – The Inside Story

Ben Branch March 1, 2020
Lotus Elise Series 1 Side
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

Lotus Elise – The Inside Story is an insightful and highly detailed look back at the design, development, and release of the Elise –…

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The Recaro Classic Line – A New Series Of Retro Seats From Recaro

Ben Branch February 29, 2020
Recaro Classic Line
  • Classic Cars
  • Gear

These three seats represent the new Recaro Classic Line – a series of seats designed using modern materials with retro styling cues from the…

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A Low-Mileage 1993 Toyota Supra Twin Turbo 6-Speed – A Japanese Holy Grail

Ben Branch February 28, 2020
Toyota Supra
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Japanese

The fourth generation (A80) Toyota Supra was a revelation when it was first released in 1993, the futuristic styling, prodigious power output, and strong…

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