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Ever Seen This Before? A Rare 1957 Volkswagen “General Purpose Buggy”

Ben Branch August 8, 2025
Volkswagen General Purpose Buggy
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This is the 1957 Volkswagen General Purpose Buggy, it’s believed to be the only one of its kind ever made, and it was built…

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A Rare Hemi Chevrolet: The 739 BHP Arias 454 Hemi V8

Ben Branch August 8, 2025
Hemi Chevrolet Big Block Arias 454 V8
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is an Arias 454 Hemi V8 that has been dyno tested and shown to produce 739 bhp at 6,500 rpm. The seller notes…

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The Incredible “Decimo Segundo” – A Straight-12-Powered Hot Rod

Ben Branch August 7, 2025
Decimo Segundo Hot Rod Sven Billred
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This is the Decimo Segundo, it’s an entirely unique hot rod that was hand-built in Sweden, and it’s powered by a one-of-one inline-12 cylinder…

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For Sale: A Radio Flyer Wagon Go-Kart (With Trailer)

Ben Branch August 7, 2025
Radio Flyer Go-Kart
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This is a Radio Flyer wagon that’s been built into a go-kart, based on an Invader competition go-kart frame powered by a 6.5 bhp…

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For Sale: A Cold War-Era T-54 Main Battle Tank

Ben Branch August 6, 2025
Soviet T-54 Main Battle Tank
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This is a Cold War-era T-54 main battle tank that was built in the Soviet Union. It’s powered by a 39 liter diesel V12…

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Essential Reading: The Star Wars TIE Fighter Owners’ Workshop Manual

Ben Branch August 6, 2025
Star Wars TIE Fighter - The Official Owners' Workshop Manual
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This is the Haynes Owners’ Workshop Manual for the Star Wars TIE Fighter. It’s part of the wildly popular Haynes series of owners’ workshop…

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Green Day Ripper: An Ex-Billie Joe Armstrong 1968 Triumph Bonneville T120R

Ben Branch August 5, 2025
Billie Joe Armstrong Triumph Bonneville T120R
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is a 1968 Triumph Bonneville T120R that formerly belonged to Billie Joe Armstrong, the larger-than-life frontman of iconic punk band Green Day. Armstrong…

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There’s A Ferrari 458 Italia V8 Engine Coffee Table For Sale

Ben Branch August 5, 2025
Ferrari 458 Italia Engine Coffee Table
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a coffee table built on an original Ferrari 458 Italia V8 engine. It sits on discreet caster wheels to make it easy…

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A 528 Hemi–Swapped 1968 Dodge Charger With ~650 BHP

Ben Branch August 4, 2025
528 Hemi Dodge Charger Restomod 13
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This is a 1968 Dodge Charger that now benefits from a years-long rebuild into the car you see here today – a 528 Hemi-powered…

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For Sale: John DeLorean’s “Forgotten Kart” – The Malibu Grand Prix Virage

Ben Branch August 4, 2025
Malibu Grand Prix Virage Go-Kart
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This is an original vintage Malibu Grand Prix Virage go-kart that was based on designs developed by a team including John DeLorean and his…

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1 Of 25 Ever Made: A Rare Ford EL Falcon XR8 Tickford Ute

Ben Branch August 3, 2025
Ford EL Falcon XR8 Tickford Ute
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This is a Ford EL Falcon XR8 Tickford Ute from 1998, it’s believed to be one of just 25 examples made, with very few of…

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The Eroded Ford Mustang By Hot Wheels x Daniel Arsham

Ben Branch August 3, 2025
Eroded Ford Mustang By Hot Wheels x Daniel Arsham 9
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This is the Eroded Ford Mustang, it’s a 1:64 scale model of a sculpture by celebrated American artist Daniel Arsham, whose work includes many…

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