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Affordable Rally Car: A Volvo Amazon 123GT Built For Racing

Ben Branch February 21, 2021
Volvo Amazon 123GT 14
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an original 1968 Volvo Amazon 123GT that’s been built to targa rally specifications, it’s now ready for a new owner. It needs little more than a new set of tires before hitting…

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Film: The Rare BMW 320iS – The Undercover Little Brother To The E30 BMW M3

Ben Branch February 21, 2021
BMW 320is
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The BMW 320is is one of the least well-known variants of the BMW E30 – one of the most popular model lines in the German marque’s 104 year history. People who are familiar with…

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The Military-Spec Bowler CSP RIV 4×4 Concept Vehicle Is For Sale

Ben Branch February 20, 2021
Bowler CSP RIV 5
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is the Bowler CSP RIV, it’s a concept vehicle that was developed by Bowler for both military and emergency services roles. It was first unveiled at the 2017 Defence and Security Equipment International…

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A Drivable 1:2 Scale Model Of The Car From Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Ben Branch February 19, 2021
Ferrari 250 GT California
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Ferrari

This is the Little Legends Spyder, it’s a drivable 1:2 scale model of the Ferrari 250 GT California – considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cars ever made. Despite its…

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An Interview With Maggie Gulasey By Stan Evans

Stan Evans February 19, 2021
Maggie Gulasey
  • American
  • Interviews
  • Motorcycles

A Word About This Series By Its Creator – Stan Evans In engine culture it is easy to associate tradition and celebrate heritage as the norm but it’s time to embrace those that challenge…

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Rare Racing Car For Sale: An AC Frua Fastback – Semi Lightweight

Ben Branch February 18, 2021
AC Frua Car
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The AC Frua was built on the same chassis as the mighty AC Cobra 427 Mark III, though it was stretched by 6 inches to give the car a little more room for a…

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Bison Leather Upland Boots by the Truman Boot Co – American Made

Ben Branch February 18, 2021
Bison Leather Boots
  • American
  • Boots
  • Gear

This is the Bison Leather Upland boot by the Truman Boot Co., each one is made by hand in the United States from American Bison leather sourced from Law Tanning – an 85 year…

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The Indian 841 – Originally Designed To Fight Nazis In the North African Desert

Ben Branch February 17, 2021
Indian 841 Motorcycle
  • Indian
  • Military
  • Motorcycles

The Indian 841 was developed by engineers at Indian specifically to fight the Nazis across the deserts of North Africa. The Germans had one of the great military vehicles of WW2 in the BMW R71….

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The New Deck Jacket by Jane Motorcycles

Ben Branch February 17, 2021
Deck Jacket by Jane Motorcycles
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Jackets

This is the new Deck Jacket by Jane Motorcycles, a New York City company known for their well-designed motorcycle clothing, custom built motorcycles, and for their espresso – which is said to be among…

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The Unusual Sunhill Buggy – Winner Of The Dakar Classic 2021

Ben Branch February 16, 2021
Buggy Sunhill Dakar Classic
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Off Road

In 2021 for the first time ever there was a classic class in the Dakar Rally – allowing the iconic Paris Dakar vehicles of the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s to once again take to…

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The New Bowlus Terra Firma Travel Trailer

Ben Branch February 16, 2021
Bowlus Terra Firma Travel Trailer 1
  • Adventure
  • American
  • Camping

The Bowlus Terra Firma is the newest travel trailer from the company that invented the aluminum home on wheels – Bowlus was founded by aircraft engineer Hawley Bowlus in 1934. Hawley Bowlus And The…

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Holden Monaro GTS – Australia’s Answer To The Ford Mustang

Ben Branch February 15, 2021
Holden Monaro HG
  • Australian
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an original, unrestored Holden Monaro GTS, it was Australia’s answer to the onslaught of American muscle cars in the 1960s like the Mustang and the Camaro, and it would arguably become Holden’s most…

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