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The McQueen Moto Boots by Umberto Luce

Ben Branch June 10, 2021
McQueen Moto Boots by Umberto Luce 5
  • Boots
  • Gear
  • Style

These are the McQueen Moto boots by the team at Umberto Luce, they were designed to look like boots that might have been worn in Southern California desert races in the 1960s while still…

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A Porsche 911 Reimagined By Singer – The Brooklyn Commission

Ben Branch June 9, 2021
Porsche 911 Reimagined By Singer
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

Singer Vehicle Design have been creating what are arguably the world’s greatest modified Porsche 911s since 2009. Best known simply as “Singer” the company was named as a double barreled homage to legendary Porsche…

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Vincent Black Knight Bodywork – Need A New Sculpture For Your Living Room?

Ben Branch June 9, 2021
Vincent Black Knight Bodywork 1
  • British
  • Motorcycles

This is an original set of Vincent Black Knight bodywork from 1955, it was originally fitted to a Vincent Rapide making it fully-enclosed version of the model, however demand for these enclosed motorcycles proved…

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Project Bike: 1964 Triumph T100SS “Norman Hyde” Cafe Racer – £2,000 To £4,000

Ben Branch June 8, 2021
Triumph T100SS Cafe Racer
  • British
  • Cafe Racers
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This unusual Triumph T100SS “Norman Hyde” cafe racer has all the hallmarks of a period-built custom motorcycle designed for (oftentimes illegal) road racing in England. It is believed to incorporate a number of performance…

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The Extraordinary Automotive Art Of Avakov Ilya

Ben Branch June 8, 2021
  • Art
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the art of Avakov Ilya, a Red Dot award winning industrial designer who graduated from the Saint Petersburg State Art Industrial Academy in 2007. After establishing himself as an industrial designer of…

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A Tastefully Executed Chevrolet Corvette C1 “Fuelie” Restomod

Ben Branch June 7, 2021
C1 Corvette
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The world of restomods (restorations that include modern performance upgrades) is often blighted by controversial decision making that isn’t to everyone’s taste. Things like big wheels and low profile tires on ’60s era muscle…

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For Sale: A 1988 Eddie Lawson Race Used Shoei Helmet

Ben Branch June 7, 2021
Eddie Lawson Shoei Helmet
  • Gear
  • Helmets

This helmet was worn by Eddie Lawson during the 1988 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season, a season he won – taking the championship with 7 wins and 252 points ahead of Wayne Gardner in…

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The Rolls-Royce That Belonged To Both Princess Margaret And Burt Reynolds

Ben Branch June 6, 2021
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow Car
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

There can’t be many vehicles in the world that can boast of former owner provenance as varied as this 1975 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. It was first owned by Princess Margaret, then 10 years later…

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Full Documentary: Edward’s Flying Boat – The White Elephant

Ben Branch June 6, 2021
Edward's Flying Boat Collage 1
  • British
  • Films
  • Planes

Edward’s Flying Boat is one of those vintage documentaries that almost seems like it could be a very well-acted deadpan comedy. The film is based on Edward Hulton, a member of the British upper class…

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A BMW 325iX Rally Car – The First All-Wheel Drive Production BMW

Ben Branch June 6, 2021
BMW 325IX
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Racing
  • Rally

The BMW 325 iX was the first BMW road car to be offered with all-wheel drive, it was first released back in 1986 as an answer to the Audi Quattros which were dominating in…

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The Rare Norton MM 961 Flat Tracker – Just 5 Were Made

Ben Branch June 5, 2021
Norton MM 961 Flat Tracker 10
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Norton

Just five examples of the Norton 961 MM Flat Track were built starting in 2017 by 72 Motorcycles in England. If the styling looks somewhat familiar it may be because a hearty dose of…

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The Kevlar Protective Motorcycle Hoodie By Akin Moto

Ben Branch June 5, 2021
Kevlar Motorcycle Hoodie
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

This is the Protective Motorcycle Hoodie from the team at Akin Moto, it’s been designed for use by motorcyclists with a full DuPont Kevlar® lining for abrasion resistance. The hoodie also has pockets for…

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