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A Restomod Chevrolet K5 Blazer Convertible – The Perfect Classic 4×4?

Ben Branch December 29, 2019
Chevrolet K5 Blazer Convertible Overhead
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a 1974 Chevrolet K5 Blazer convertible that’s been through a subtle restomod process to give it more modern power and reliability without…

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A VW Touareg W12 Engine – 12 Cylinders – 450 Horsepower – $1,783 USD

Ben Branch December 28, 2019
VW Touareg W12 Engine
  • Engineering
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

The 6 litre W12 engine used in the VW Touareg was also fitted to the VW Phaeton and in modified form to the Bentley…

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Full Documentary: Chuck Yeager On Air Combat

Ben Branch December 27, 2019
Chuck Yeager Documentary
  • American
  • Films
  • Military
  • Planes

Chuck Yeager is a man who needs no introduction, he was a fighter pilot who flew P-51 Mustangs in the Second World War but…

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Ex-California Police Department – A 1949 Harley-Davidson Servi-Car

Ben Branch December 26, 2019
Harley-Davidson Servi-Car
  • American
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

This 1949 Harley-Davidson Servi-Car was originally and bought and used by the police department in Oakland, California. We don’t know what specific uses the…

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Still In Its Original Factory Crate: A Rare 1986 Laverda SFC 1000

Ben Branch December 25, 2019
Laverda SFC 1000 In Crate
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

The Laverda SFC 1000 would be the final hurrah for the mighty Laverda triple, an advanced engine design that had been in production for…

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1980 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser Soft-Top – The Mighty Japanese Jeep Rival

Ben Branch December 24, 2019
Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser Soft-Top
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Japanese

This 1980 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser soft-top has seen a comprehensive restoration and series of upgrades by the experienced team at Restoring Legends. The…

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Mercedes-Benz 300TD W123 Station Wagon – The Best German Daily Driver Of All-Time?

Ben Branch December 23, 2019
Mercedes-Benz 300TD Station Wagon
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • German

The Mercedes-Benz W123 300TD is remembered today as one of the toughest and most reliable vehicles of its age, they were commonly used as taxis…

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The Frontline Developments Abingdon Edition MGB: A British Icon Reborn

Ben Branch December 22, 2019
MG MGB A British Icon Reborn 2
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This episode from XCar focusses on the Frontline Developments Abingdon Edition MGB, a comprehensively rebuilt MGB offering modern levels of performance and reliability, in…

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An Original 1967 Norton P11 – A Championship Winning British/American Desert Racer

Ben Branch December 21, 2019
Norton P11
  • Motorcycles
  • Norton
  • Off Road

Before I start, let me just say that the Norton P11 is one of my own personal favourite motorcycles of all time. This means…

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The Mighty Alpina B7 S Turbo – A Family Car That’s Quicker Than A Ferrari 308 GTB

Ben Branch December 20, 2019
BMW Alpina B7 S Turbo Headlights
  • BMW
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Alpina B7 S Turbo had the unique distinction of being the fastest four door production car in the world when it was introduced…

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The Arrow McLaren Automatic by Omologato – £595 + Limited To 500 Pieces

Ben Branch December 20, 2019
Arrow McLaren Automatic by Omologato
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Watches

This is the brand new Arrow McLaren Automatic by Omologato, it’s a limited edition watch with just 500 slated for production before the design is…

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Can You Shed Any Light On This Mystery Bronco? It’s the Holman Moody Bronco Prototype – The Bronco Hunter

Ben Branch December 19, 2019
Holman Moody Ford Bronco Prototype - The Bronco Hunter
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is the Bronco Hunter, it’s a prototype vehicle that was built by Holman & Moody and Bill Stroppe in 1969 – and no…

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