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The Only One In The World: A 1917 Henderson Board Track Racer

Ben Branch January 15, 2020
Henderson Board Track Racer 1
  • American
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The Henderson Motorcycle Co. was the first American manufacturer of four cylinder motorcycles and one of the first in the world. The advanced and…

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Unimatic U1-FN – A Minimalist Italian-Made Automatic Military Watch – $725 USD

Ben Branch January 15, 2020
Unimatic U1-FN
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Watches

The Unimatic U1-FN is one of the latest offerings from the rapidly growing Italian watchmaker, it features minimalist military dive watch styling and a…

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Ever Seen One Before? The TAG Croco 4×4 Amphibious Vehicle – Powered by a Wankel Rotary

Ben Branch January 14, 2020
TAG Croco 4x4 Amphibious Vehicle 2
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The TAG Croco 4×4 is an amphibious vehicle developed in Switzerland, it featured an unusual design with a two-part body articulated about a central…

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The Autodromo Hat – Tabac Logo Version

Ben Branch January 14, 2020
The Autodromo Hat - Tabac Logo Version
  • Clothing
  • Gear

This is the tabac logo version of the Autodromo hat, specifically designed to evoke the spirit of the hats worn by motorsport legends in…

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For Sale: A Ferrari F2003-GA Formula 1 V10 Engine – 845 hp at 18,300 rpm

Ben Branch January 13, 2020
Ferrari F2003-GA Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale
  • Ferrari
  • Formula 1

The 845 hp (at 18,300 rpm) V10 used in the 2003 Ferrari F2003-GA was officially called the Ferrari Tipo 052. It’s a 2997cc engine…

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Documentary: The Daring Bulldog Truck Convoy To The Arctic

Ben Branch January 12, 2020
Arctic Convoy With Giant Mack Trucks 3
  • American
  • Classic 4x4
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

In order to protect the United States from aerial attack during the early stages of the Cold War, construction on the Distant Early Warning…

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Land Rover Series III Lightweight – An Unusual Helicopter-Deployed Version Of The British 4×4

Ben Branch January 11, 2020
LAND ROVER LIGHTWEIGHT GRILLE
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

Land Rover began to develop a lightweight version of the short wheelbase Series IIA in 1965 that could be slung beneath the Westland Wessex helicopter,…

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The New Super73-S1 Universal Motorbike – $2,200 USD

Ben Branch January 10, 2020
Super73-S1 Universal Motorbike
  • American
  • Bicycles
  • Motorcycles

This is the Super73-S1 Universal Motorbike, it requires no license, insurance, or registration – it was designed to offer an alternative form of urban transportation…

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Biltwell Borrego Motorcycle Gloves – Touchscreen-Friendly & CE Approved

Ben Branch January 10, 2020
Biltwell Borrego Gloves Hero
  • American
  • Gear
  • Gloves

The Biltwell Borrego Gloves are the first from the American company that meet the strict European CE 89/686 safety standards for motorcycle use. Each…

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For Sale: A Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III – Still In The Original Factory Crate

Ben Branch January 9, 2020
Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III Main Image
  • Cafe Racers
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

Editor’s Note: The article is incorrect, the motorcycle was mistakenly listed as an 850 Le Mans, it’s actually a 1987 LM1000. We’re leaving the…

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The Merlin Edale Motorcycle Jacket – Made From Halley Stevensons 8oz Cotec

Ben Branch January 9, 2020
Merlin Edale Jacket
  • British
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

The Merlin Edale jacket is a new design from the British manufacturer that was developed using an outer shell of Cotec, a new fabric…

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A Craig Vetter Kawasaki Mystery Ship – A Rare Turbocharged ’80s Icon

Ben Branch January 8, 2020
Craig Vetter Kawasaki Mystery Ship Turbo
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The Craig Vetter Kawasaki Mystery Ship was a special version of the Kawasaki KZ1000 that had been significantly rebuilt by Craig Vetter and his…

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