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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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The Bimota DB1 SR – A Double-Barrelled Italian Superbike

Ben Branch January 14, 2019
Bimota DB1 SR
  • Engineering
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

The Bimota DB1 was the first Ducati-engined bike from Bimota, it was originally developed as a joint project between the two companies overseen by Dr….

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A Brief History of the Datsun 240Z – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch January 14, 2019
Datsun 240Z Rally Racing
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Japanese

The story of the Datsun 240Z begins on the race track, and it dates back to 1964 when the Prince Motoring Club was established by Dr. Sakuri of Prince Motors in the wake of defeat by a privately entered Porsche in the Japanese Grand Prix of that year.

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Devil Drivers – A Rare Pre-WWII 16mm Racing Documentary

Ben Branch January 13, 2019
Early Formula 1 Grand Prix
  • Films
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

A Note of Warning: Near the end of this film there are a few racing accidents that likely resulted in the death or serious…

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Full Scale Ayrton Senna Bronze Sculpture – $250,000+ USD

Ben Branch January 12, 2019
Ayrton Senna Sculpture Side
  • Art
  • Formula 1

This beautifully detailed Ayrton Senna sculpture is a life-size piece by celebrated artist Paul Oz, it’s comprised of 160 kilograms of raw bronze, and…

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Tamiya Land Rover Defender 1:10 Scale R/C Model Kit

Ben Branch January 11, 2019
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Gadgets

This Land Rover Defender 1:10 scale remote control model from Tamiya sits on a full four-wheel drive chassis with lockable differentials, oil-filled coil over…

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Redverz Atacama Expedition Motorcycle Tent

Ben Branch January 11, 2019
Redverz Atacama Expedition Motorcycle Tent
  • Camping
  • Gear

The Redverz Atacama Expedition Motorcycle Tent is now on its third generation, when Redverz first released the Atacama back in 2008 it revolutionized motorcycle…

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