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A “Volvette” Sleeper: A Volvo 740 Wagon On A C5 Corvette Platform

Ben Branch June 18, 2025
Volvette Volvo Corvette Sleeper
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1990 Volvo 740 GLE Wagon that had its original underpinnings removed, then replaced with the full suspension, brakes, steering, and drivetrain…

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For Sale: A Rare Cadillac V8 That Powered WWII Tanks: The Cadillac “Monobloc” V8

Ben Branch June 18, 2025
346 Cadillac Monobloc 346 V8
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a 346 cubic inch Cadillac flathead V8, these engines were used both in Cadillac road cars of the 1930s and 1940s, and…

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For Sale: A BAMF-Spec 1971 Buick Riviera With An LS-Swap

Ben Branch June 17, 2025
Buick Riviera LS3-Swapped 2
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1971 Buick Riviera that benefits from a slew of major upgrades, including an LS3 V8-swap, lowered suspension, a rebuilt transmission, new…

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The Skalby Seax: A Modern Recreation Of An Authentic Viking Knife From 900 AD

Ben Branch June 17, 2025
Skalby Seax Authentic Viking Knife
  • Gear
  • Knives

This is the Skalby Seax, it’s a knife that was developed to closely follow the design of a seax (a small sword, fighting knife,…

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The Ginetta G26 – A Rare 1980s Hot Hatch Killer

Ben Branch June 16, 2025
Ginetta G26
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Ginetta G26 was developed by the British automaker in the 1980s as one of the most practical kit cars of its age –…

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For Sale: A Screen-Worn Fedora From “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”

Ben Branch June 16, 2025
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Fedora
  • Films
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This is an original, Harrison Ford-worn Fedora from the film Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, released in 1989. The hat was worn in…

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Australian Legend: A 351 Cleveland V8 Ford Falcon XY Ute

Ben Branch June 15, 2025
Ford Falcon XY Ute
  • Australian
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a Ford Falcon XY Ute, it’s one of the most quintessentially Australian vehicles ever made, and it’s one of the highlights of…

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There’s A Rare Ford 427 SOHC “Cammer” V8 For Sale

Ben Branch June 15, 2025
Ford 427 SOHC Cammer V8 8
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a rare Ford 427 SOHC Cammer V8, it’s one of the most unusual American V8s of the 1960s, and it offered incredible…

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eBay Find: An (Affordable) Rolls-Royce 4×4 Conversion

Ben Branch June 14, 2025
Rolls-Royce 4x4
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a 1973 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow that has been swapped onto a 4×4 chassis, as a fully-functioning homage to “Jules” – a custom…

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David Lynch’s La Marzocco Home Espresso Machine Is For Sale

Ben Branch June 14, 2025
David Lynch La Marzocco Home Espresso Machine Is For Sale
  • Gear
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This is the La Marzocco GS/3 home espresso machine that was owned and used on a daily basis by legendary American director, musician, and…

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This Is The Only Ford Escort “Monte Carlo” Ever Made (And It’s For Sale)

Ben Branch June 13, 2025
Ford Escort Monte Carlo By Frua
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the Ford Escort Monte Carlo, it’s the Ford Escort as you may never have seen it before, with a bespoke one-off body…

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For Sale: A Lamborghini Jarama V12 Engine

Ben Branch June 13, 2025
Lamborghini Jarama V12 Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a V12 engine from a Lamborghini Jarama, it’s said to have been removed from a wrecked Jarama and it’s now being offered…

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