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The Honda US90 Three Wheeler From James Bond’s “Diamonds are Forever”

Ben Branch November 1, 2020
James Bond Diamonds Are Forever 007
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Films
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

This is the Honda US90 ridden by Sean Connery in the film Diamonds Are Forever, in one of the most famous chase scenes in the history of the James Bond film franchise. The 4 minute…

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Unusual Project Car: The Chenard & Walcker Type Y8 “Tank”

Ben Branch October 31, 2020
Chenard & Walcker Type Y8 Tank
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • French
  • Project Vehicles

  The Chenard & Walcker Type Y8 Tank was released at the 1927 Paris Motor Show where it attracted no small amount of attention – the design was intentionally tank-like and compared to the…

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Triumph TR8 – The “English Corvette” And A Woefully Underrated British Wedge

Ben Branch October 31, 2020
Triumph TR8 Nose
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

  The Triumph TR8 is called the “English Corvette” by some, it’s essentially a V8 version of the Triumph TR7 that was produced in limited numbers, and almost all of them were sold in…

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For Sale: A Beautiful 1961 Aston Martin DB4

Ben Branch October 30, 2020
Aston Martin DB4
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Aston Martin DB4 was a critical model for the British automaker, it was a clean slate design that left the previous Aston Martin DB Mark III in the past and it would form the…

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A Lamborghini Countach 1:1 Replica Chassis – Need A New Sculpture For Your Living Room?

Ben Branch October 30, 2020
Lamborghini Countach Replica Chassis 7
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1:1 replica of the original Lamborghini Countach chassis, as you can see the Countach was based around a tubular spaceframe chassis rather than unibody construction, with its V12 engine mounted longitudinally…

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A Custom Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 by Revival Cycles

Ben Branch October 29, 2020
Custom Husqvarna Svartpilen 401
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This post was written by Gareth Roberts of Revival Cycles. When possible we like to bring you the story of a custom motorcycle in the words of the people who built it, to cut…

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Saint Unbreakable Denim Shearling Collar Motorcycle Jacket

Ben Branch October 29, 2020
Saint Unbreakable Denim Shearling Collar Motorcycle Jacket
  • Australian
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

  This is the Unbreakable Denim Shearling collar motorcycle jacket by the team at Saint, although it looks like regular streetwear the jacket is actually made from an incredibly strong UHMWPE fabric blend that…

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The Sbarro Super Eight – A Ferrari 308 V8-Powered Hot Hatch

Ben Branch October 28, 2020
Sbarro Super Eight
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Ferrari

Just one Sbarro Super Eight was ever built, it’s powered by a mid-mounted Ferrari 308 V8 producing 260 hp and the car uses the original Ferrari 5-speed gearbox with its gated shifter. Switzerland-based Sbarro…

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Leather Bifold Wallet with RFID Protection by Harber London

Ben Branch October 28, 2020
Leather Bifold Wallet with RFID Protection by Harber London
  • Gear
  • Style

The Leather Bifold Wallet by Harber London was developed to look like a classic leather men’s wallet from the outside, however inside it packs RFID protection to help keep you safe from the increasing…

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The Norton F1 – A Rotary-Powered Superbike That Won The British Superbike Championship

Ben Branch October 27, 2020
Norton F1 Motorcycle Superbike
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

  The Norton F1 was released in 1990 as a road-going version of the Norton RCW588, a superbike that would shock the world by taking a slew of wins including including first place in…

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For Sale: The Original NASA Gemini Trainer Attitude & Maneuver Control System

Ben Branch October 27, 2020
Original NASA Gemini 133P Trainer
  • American
  • NASA
  • Space

This is the original training control system console from NASA’s Gemini era, it’s a seated instrument panel with simulated attitude display indicators, flight director controllers, incremental velocity indicator, platform controls and indicators, manual data…

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Ready To Race: 1981 Audi quattro Group 4 – A 1980s Rally Icon

Ben Branch October 26, 2020
Audi quattro Group 4
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Rally

On the 3rd of March 1980 when Audi first showed their new Quattro to the world it was seen as an unusual and intriguing new car, but no one could possibly have guessed how…

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