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The BOTT XR1 Buell Conversion Kit

Ben Branch April 2, 2019
BOTT XR1 Buell Conversion Kit 1
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The BOTT XR1 is a Buell conversion kit that turns the already razor-sharp Buell XB12 into a lighting fast street tracker with 100 bhp,…

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The Technique of Motor Racing by Piero Taruffi

Ben Branch April 2, 2019
  • Books
  • Racing

The Technique of Motor Racing by Piero Taruffi is the book that all other instructional motor racing books are measured against. It was written…

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The Only One Ever Made: The Plymouth Road Runner Rapid Transit

Ben Branch April 1, 2019
1971 Plymouth Road Runner Rapid Transit Car
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the 1971 Plymouth Road Runner Rapid Transit, it’s the only one ever made and today it stands as a high watermark for…

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The Veldt Helmet Collection by Chanel + Pharrell Williams

Ben Branch April 1, 2019
VELDT HELMET COLLECTION BY CHANEL + PHARRELL WILLIAMS
  • Gear
  • Helmets

This collection of Veldt helmets was customised at the direction of Chanel and Pharrell Williams as part of the American singer’s new Chanel collection….

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Full Film: The DeLorean Pennebaker-Hegedus Documentary

Ben Branch March 31, 2019
DeLorean Film
  • American
  • Cars
  • Films

This is the DeLorean documentary by Pennebaker Hegedus Films, it’s a full-length film about the DeLorean Motor Corporation, the DMC-12, John DeLorean, and the…

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The Icon 1000 Varial Motorcycle Boots – Designed To Be Comfortable On And Off The Bike

Ben Branch March 30, 2019
Icon 1000 Varial Boots
  • Boots
  • Gear

The new Icon 1000 Varial Boots are an EN 13634:2015 certified motorcycle boot designed to work as regular streetwear when you’re not on the…

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A Brief History of the Toyota Hilux – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch March 29, 2019
Toyota Hilux Pickup Truck Vintage
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Toyota Hilux pickup truck has become one of the most iconic vehicles to ever emerge from Japanese vehicle maker Toyota. The Hilux, known…

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The Incredible Art of Chris White – aka Buzz Vizualz

Ben Branch March 29, 2019
XTR Pepo Ducati Pantah Art
  • Art
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This article was written by Chris White aka Buzz Vizualz, it gives a detailed look into his work and his inspiration. Line / Distance…

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For Sale: A Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 Engine

Ben Branch March 28, 2019
Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Planes

The Rolls-Royce Merlin V12 is almost certainly the most famous aircraft engine in history, I’m sure there are other contenders of course but I’m…

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USWE Scrambler 16 Motorcycle Backpack

Ben Branch March 28, 2019
USWE Scrambler 16 Motorcycle Backpack
  • Bags
  • Gear

The USWE Scrambler 16 motorcycle backpack was developed from scratch to be the perfect day pack for riders, it’s firmly attached to the back…

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Barn Find: 1968 Shelby GT500 Fastback

Ben Branch March 27, 2019
1968 Shelby GT500 Fastback Hero 2
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

It’s hard to imagine what it must be like to walk up to a rickety old barn in the Texas countryside and see the…

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First Time Out – The Cosworth DFV Makes Its First Appearance

Ben Branch March 27, 2019
Lotus 49 Jim Clark Dutch Grand Prix 1967
  • Films
  • Formula 1

First Time Out is a short film from 1967 showing an early performance of the Ford Cosworth DFV engine, an engine that would go…

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