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An Original World War 2 DUKW 6×6 Amphibious Utility Vehicle

Ben Branch August 26, 2019
DUKW 6x6 Amphibious Utility Vehicle
  • American
  • Boats
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The DUKW 6×6 Amphibious Utility Vehicle is typically just referred to as the “Duck” after its official name “DUKW” – a US Military code…

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Documentary: The Pan American Boeing 377 Stratocruiser

Ben Branch August 25, 2019
Pan Am Boeing 377 Stratocruiser
  • American
  • Films
  • Planes

This film from 1950 was created to give Americans a look into what it was like to fly on the then-new Pan American Boeing…

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The Ford RS200 – The Fastest Accelerating Road Car In The World (For 12 Years)

Nathan Duff August 24, 2019
Ford RS200 3
  • Cars
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This article was written by Nathan Duff, the founder of Retromotive Magazine and a contributor to a number of magazines including Top Gear, CAR, Wheels,…

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The BMW Volkswagen Fikobike – A 1500cc VW-Engined BMW R60

Ben Branch August 23, 2019
BMW Volkswagen Fikobike
  • BMW
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The BMW Volkswagen Fikobike is a one-off custom motorcycle built by Dallas oilman Lee Fikes in the autumn of 1967. He had a BMW…

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1985 GMC Caballero – The Little Known Sibling Of The El Camino

Ben Branch August 22, 2019
GMC Caballero Front
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The GMC Caballero is the far less famous sibling of the iconic Chevrolet El Camino, Caballero sales were tiny compared to El Camino sales,…

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Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor Custom by Baak Motocyclettes

Ben Branch August 21, 2019
Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor Custom Side
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor was released in 2018 and as such, we haven’t seen a large number of customs yet due to its…

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The De Tomaso Mangusta – An Italian Cobra Killer Designed By Giugiaro

Ben Branch August 20, 2019
De Tomaso Mangusta Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The De Tomaso Mangusta was built shortly after a falling out between two of the biggest personalities in the automotive world of the 1960s…

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The Whiskey Will Do T-Shirt by Bridge & Burn

Ben Branch August 20, 2019
Whiskey Will Do T-Shirt
  • American
  • Clothing

The Whiskey Will Do t-shirt by Bridge & Burn is one of their more popular designs, probably because it carries a simple message that…

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Triumph Bonneville SE Custom by Sinroja Motorcycles – The Malle Mile Bike

Ben Branch August 19, 2019
Triumph Bonneville SE Custom 5
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This article was written by Rahul Sinroja, the owner and founder of Sinroja Motorcycles. When possible we like to bring you an article written…

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Forma Elite Boots – Motorcycle Boots You Can Actually Walk In

Ben Branch August 19, 2019
Forma Elite Boots
  • Boots
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The Elite Boots by Forma were developed by the Italian motorcycle gear company to provide a comfortable boot for walking around town that also has…

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NASA – Past And Present Dreams Of The Future by Benedict Redgrove

Ben Branch August 18, 2019
NASA - Past And Present Dreams Of The Future by Benedict Redgrove
  • Art
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NASA – Past And Present Dreams Of The Future is a book by Benedict Redgrove, it’s the result of 9 years of intensive work…

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Low Drag Jaguar E-Type by Marco Diez – Is The Low Drag The Most Beautiful Car Ever?

Ben Branch August 17, 2019
Low Drag Jaguar E-Type Hood 2
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

There can be little doubt that the Low Drag Jaguar E-Type is one of the most beautiful cars ever made, if not the most…

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