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The Wiesmann Roadster MF3 – A BMW M3 In Disguise

Ben Branch June 27, 2021
Wiesmann Roadster MF3 15
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the Wiesmann Roadster MF3 and if you’ve never seen one before don’t worry, you’re not alone. The small number of cars built each year by Wiesmann are typically snapped up by buyers…

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The Story of the Suzuki GT750 | The Civilized Superbike

Ben Branch June 27, 2021
Suzuki GT750S Vallelunga
  • Films
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

This film from the team at Brightside Media tells the story of the Suzuki GT750, known as the “Le Mans” in the USA, it’s remembered today as one of the most important two-stroke motorcycles…

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A Chevrolet Corvette Greenwood IMSA GT Raced By Lyn St. James

Ben Branch June 26, 2021
Chevrolet Corvette Greenwood IMSA GT 9
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Racing

This 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Greenwood IMSA GT was originally built to compete in B-Production SCCA competition by John Carusso and Emory Donaldson. It was later converted to IMSA specification which is how it remains…

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Triumph “Warbird” Sprinter – The Red Baron

Ben Branch June 26, 2021
Triumph Drag Racing Bike
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

This unusual Triumph-based drag bike was built by the Baron family, who became well known for building car-engined sprint and drag bikes. We know that at least one of these car-engined race bikes was…

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The Unusual Land Rover Lightweight Series 3

Ben Branch June 25, 2021
Land Rover Lightweight 4
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Land Rover

The Land Rover Lightweight 1/2 Ton, also known as the Airportable, was a special version of the Series 2A and subsequently the Series 3 Land Rover that was modified by the factory for military…

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The New AGV X101 Dakar 87 Helmet

Ben Branch June 25, 2021
AGV X101 Dakar 87 Helmet
  • Gear
  • Helmets

This is the new AGV X101 Dakar 87 helmet, it’s both a new livery design and a new helmet design from the Italian manufacturer that was created as an homage to the original AGV…

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Only 1,000 Will Be Made: Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition

Ben Branch June 24, 2021
Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition 2
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This Triumph Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen Edition is due to be sold in mid-August to raise money for The Boys Republic, a non-profit treatment community for troubled young people located in Chino Hills, California. Steve…

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The New Omologato Panamericana Chronograph – $579 USD

Ben Branch June 24, 2021
Omologato Panamericana Chronograph
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Watches

This is the Omologato Panamericana, it’s the newest watch from the British company that have become synonymous with beautifully designed motorsport-inspired watches that are surprisingly affordable. The Panamericana is named for the legendary Pan-American Highway,…

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For Sale: The Ford Shelby Cobra Concept Car From 2004

Ben Branch June 23, 2021
Ford Shelby Cobra Concept Daisy
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Ford Shelby Cobra Concept was introduced at the 2004 Detroit North American International Auto Show where it attracted huge crowds of people who wanted to see something they thought would never happen –…

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Schott Classic B-3 Sheepskin Leather Bomber Jacket – Made In The USA

Ben Branch June 23, 2021
Schott Classic B-3 Sheepskin Leather Bomber Jacket
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear

This is the Schott Classic B-3 sheepskin leather bomber jacket, it’s the American company’s take on the legendary B-3 Flight Jacket which was the first jacket designed for use by high-altitude bomber crews in…

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Fiat 131 Abarth Rally Stradale – The Car That Won The World Rally Championship 3 Times

Ben Branch June 22, 2021
Fiat 131 Abarth
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Racing
  • Rally

This is one of 400 homologation specials of the Fiat 131 Abarth Rally built to ensure the car complied with FIA Group 4 rally specifications. The race version of the 131 Abarth Rally was…

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A Car/Motorcycle Hybrid – The SEAL Family Motorcycle Combination

Ben Branch June 22, 2021
SEAL Family Motorcycle Combination
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Motorcycles

This is one of just two surviving examples of the unusual SEAL Family Motorcycle, it’s essentially a half car, half motorcycle hybrid with a sidecar that can seat four. The motorcycle itself has no…

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