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The Tree Tent – A Spherical Kit-Based Tent Designed To Be Suspended In The Trees

Ben Branch June 24, 2019
Tree Tent Snow 2
  • Camping
  • Design

The Tree Tent is the signature creation of the aptly named Tree Tents International based in England. Each of these spherical tents has is…

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Supercar Showdown: An ’80s Comparison Between The Lamborghini Countach, The Ferrari Testarossa, And The Porsche 911 Turbo

Ben Branch June 23, 2019
Supercar Showdown
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

  Supercar Showdown is a straight-to-VHS film from 1986 comparing the Lamborghini Countach, the Ferrari Testarossa, and the Porsche 911 Turbo (930). The film…

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The New Lego Technic Land Rover Defender

Ben Branch June 22, 2019
Lego Technic 42110 Land Rover Defender
  • British
  • Classic 4x4
  • Gadgets

Edit: This article has been updated since the new Land Rover Defender was released, to answer the original question, yes this was a leak…

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1 of 27 Ever Made: The Intermeccanica Indra Fastback Coupé

Ben Branch June 21, 2019
Intermeccanica Indra Front Grille
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

  The Intermeccanica Indra was one of the most successful models from the Italian/American/Canadian company founded by the husband and wife team of Frank…

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Dark Mode – Automotive Icon T-Shirts By Nik Schultz

Ben Branch June 21, 2019
Nik Schultz Car T-Shirt Collage
  • Classic Cars
  • Clothing
  • Design

This series of tees by Nik Schultz of L-Dopa Design are called “Dark Mode”, he developed the series to showcase a series of motorsport…

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The Fuoriluogo Kit – A Bolt-On Package To Transform Your Ducati Scrambler

Ben Branch June 20, 2019
Fuoriluogo Kit Ducati Desert Sled 800
  • Ducati
  • Motorcycles
  • Scrambler Motorcycles

The Fuoriluogo Kit is a bolt-on set of parts for the Ducati Scrambler that transforms the look, sound, and feel of the bike, without…

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The Craft & Lore Insider Wallet – Handmade In North Idaho

Ben Branch June 20, 2019
Craft & Lore Insider Wallet
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Gear

The Craft & Lore Insider Wallet is a slim profile, handmade leather wallet designed to fit in your front or back pocket, or a…

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A Brief History of the Triumph Spitfire – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch June 19, 2019
Triumph Spitfire 1500
  • Brief Histories
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Triumph Spitfire – An Introduction The paradoxical thing about the Triumph Spitfire is that it didn’t spit fire. The original Supermarine Spitfire fighter…

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The Merlin Hamlin – An Armored Kevlar-Lined Motorcycle Hoodie

Ben Branch June 19, 2019
Merlin Hamlin Kevlar Motorcycle Hoody Black
  • Clothing
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  • Jackets

  The Merlin Hamlin is a Kevlar motorcycle hoodie designed to offer some of the same protections as a motorcycle jacket but in the…

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Porsche 356 Engine Powered From The Factory – The Tempo Mikafa Sport Camper

Ben Branch June 18, 2019
Tempo Mikafa Sport Camper Porsche
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Porsche

  The Tempo Mikafa Sport Camper left the factory with a Porsche 356 engine and Porsche badging, making it perhaps the most interesting camper…

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Undone Basecamp Standard Automatic Watch – $295 USD

Ben Branch June 18, 2019
Undone Basecamp Standard Watch
  • Accessories
  • Gear
  • Watches

The Basecamp Standard is an automatic mechanical wristwatch by the team at Undone that was designed to be a daily wearable tool watch –…

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The Rare Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato – An 1980s Supercar Fighter

Ben Branch June 17, 2019
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato Front
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Aston Martin V8 Vantage Zagato is a two-door GT car with performance figures that came close to rivalling the greatest supercars of its era…

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