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For Sale: A Complete Collection Of 1971 Honda SL Motosport Models

Ben Branch January 21, 2019
Honda SL Motosport 1
  • Japanese
  • Motocross
  • Motorcycles

This is a complete collection of Honda SL Motosport models from 1971, all of the bikes have been restored except for the rare, low-milage…

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A Brief History of the Toyota 2000GT – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch January 21, 2019
Toyota 2000GT 3
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

Introduction to the Toyota 2000GT: An Industry Seeking Credibility The Toyota 2000GT was one of the most significant sports cars to come out of…

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Dynamics Of A Crash – A 1970s Film About Crash Testing

Ben Branch January 20, 2019
Dynamics Of A Crash
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

Dynamics Of A Crash is a ’70s film from Chrysler Corporation about car crashes and passenger safety, all cars were fitted with seatbelts in…

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Leather Tool Roll by Kruk Garage – Handmade In Europe

Ben Branch January 19, 2019
Leather Tool Roll Kruk Garage
  • Gear
  • Tools

This leather tool roll by Kruk Garage is handmade by craftsmen in Europe using the best materials available, it’ll work equally well for cars…

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First Ride: A Motorcycle Film

Ben Branch January 18, 2019
First Ride - A Motorcycle Film
  • Films
  • Motocross
  • Motorcycles

We damn near had no film. The sinking sun gave us a hard out of around 6:10 pm and my watch read 5:30. Months of planning, a lot of money and the sliver of a reputation I had nearly joined the disappearing daylight.

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Captured Prohibition-Era Smuggler’s Car – Hanomag 2/10PS “Kommisbrot”

Ben Branch January 18, 2019
Hanomag 2 10PS Main
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • German

This Hanomag 2/10PS was captured smuggling contraband across the US/Mexico border, we don’t know exactly what the contraband was, but as it happened during the midst of the Prohibition it was almost certainly moonshine, tequila, whisky, or some other form of distilled rocket fuel.

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Ferrari 512 BB “Competizione” – A 475 HP Flat-12 Track Weapon

Ben Branch January 17, 2019
Ferrari 512 BB Overhead
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Ferrari

The Ferrari 512 BB “Competizione” was the competition version of the standard 512 BB – Ferrari offered a “Le Mans” kit to upgrade standard…

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The Nexx XG200 Offroad Desert Race Helmet – Classic Looks, Modern Safety

Ben Branch January 17, 2019
Nexx XG200 Offroad Desert Race Helmet
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Safety

The Nexx XG200 Offroad Desert Race Helmet is a classically-styled dual-sport motorcycle helmet made with modern materials, allowing it to pass the DOT (USA),…

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The Last (Legal) Two-Stroke Street Bike Sold In The USA – Yamaha RZ350 Kenny Roberts Edition

Ben Branch January 16, 2019
Yamaha RZ350 Kenny Roberts Edition Main
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro
  • Yamaha

The Yamaha RZ350 Kenny Roberts Edition is a holy grail for fans of two-strokes, it was the last street-legal two-stroke ever offered for sale in…

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Rare Bird London Anti-Pollution Motorcycle Masks

Ben Branch January 16, 2019
Rare Bird Anti-Pollution Motorcycle Masks 16
  • British
  • Gear
  • Safety

This series of anti-pollution masks from Rare Bird London were developed to both look good, and provide a UK Ministry of Defence military-grade air…

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The Brütsch Mopetta – A Rare And Unusual German Microcar

Ben Branch January 15, 2019
Brütsch Mopetta
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • German

The Brütsch Mopetta is one of the most beloved microcars from the era of the tiny, petrol-friendly, post-WWII runabouts. The fame of the Mopetta far…

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The De Rijke & Co. Amalfi Series One S Automatic Driving Watch

Ben Branch January 15, 2019
De Rijke & Co. Amalfi Series One S 5
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Watches

The new Amalfi Series One S by De Rijke & Co. is wristwatch designed by Laurens de Rijke specifically for drivers, the watch’s case…

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