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Mika Häkkinen McLaren Mercedes MP4-16 Nose Cone – 2001

Ben Branch November 30, 2019
McLaren Mercedes MP4-16 Nose Cone
  • British
  • Formula 1
  • Gear
  • Racing

This McLaren Mercedes MP4-16 nose cone was used by the great Mika Häkkinen during the 2001 season, winning four Formula 1 races, including Brazil,…

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Would You Take It On? A 1973 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS Project Car

Ben Branch November 29, 2019
Ferrari Dino 246 GTS
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Ferrari

Ferrari Dino 246 GTS was the larger-engined, and targa-roofed version of the original Dino 206 GT. Many in the classic car community attach the…

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Speaking Of Controversial Wedge-Shaped Vehicles – The Aston Martin Lagonda Series 4

Ben Branch November 28, 2019
ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA SERIES 4
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design

The Aston Martin Lagonda Series 4 was the final iteration of what was almost certainly the British automaker’s most controversial production vehicle, and one…

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Heroine Racer Bumblebee Motorcycle Helmet

Ben Branch November 28, 2019
Heroine Racer Bumblebee Motorcycle Helmet
  • British
  • Gear
  • Helmets

The Heroine Racer Bumblebee is one of the more eye-catching helmets made by British company Hedon, making it a perfect lid for riders who…

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For Sale: The Last Surviving 1982 Ferrari 126 C2 Formula 1 Car

Ben Branch November 27, 2019
Ferrari 126 C2 Formula 1 Car
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

The Ferrari 126 C2 was developed for the 1982 Formula 1 season to turn Ferrari’s fortunes around and get the team back to the…

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A Brief History of the Citroën 2CV – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch November 26, 2019
Citroën 2CV Views
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • French

A Farm Cart And The Citroën 2CV Legend has it that the germ of the idea that would become the Citroën 2CV was sown…

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Don’t Think Twice Wool Strapback Cap by The Ampal Creative

Ben Branch November 26, 2019
Don't Think Twice Wool Strapback Cap by The Ampal Creative
  • American
  • Gear

This is the Don’t Think Twice wool strapback cap by the team at The Ampal Creative, it was made as a tribute to a…

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The Mighty Honda ATC 250R – The Fastest Three-Wheeled Death Machine In The West

Ben Branch November 25, 2019
Honda ATC 250R Three Wheeler
  • Motocross
  • Motorcycles

The Honda ATC 250R is remembered today as one of the leading lights of the three-wheeled craze that swept the motorcycle world in the…

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Full Documentary: Burt Munro – Offerings to the God of Speed

Ben Branch November 24, 2019
Burt Munro Worlds Greatest Indian
  • Films
  • Indian
  • Racing

Editor’s Note: This film is complete, however it is an older documentary copied from a VHS tape and as a result, the resolution is…

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An Original Airstream Excella 280 Motorhome – A Retro-Luxury Home On Wheels

Ben Branch November 23, 2019
Airstream Excella 280 Motorhome
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Home

The Airstream Excella 280 motorhome is one of the less common Airstream models – most Airstreams were travel trailers (also known as caravans) that…

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The Most Desirable Monkey Bike Of All Time – The Rare Honda Baja Africa

Ben Branch November 22, 2019
Honda Z50 Monkey Baja Africa
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

The Honda Monkey Baja Africa is one of the rarest and most desirable iterations of the beloved Japanese minibike ever offered, although interestingly it…

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For Sale: A Ferrari Tipo 051 V10 Formula 1 Engine – 900 BHP

Ben Branch November 21, 2019
Ferrari Tipo 051:B:C V10 Engine
  • Engineering
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale
  • Ferrari
  • Formula 1

The Ferrari Tipo 051 V10 is one of the most successful Formula 1 engines of all time, it was introduced in the Ferrari F2002…

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