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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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26 Pictures Unseen For Over 25 Years: A Visit To The Britten Motorcycle Workshop In 1993

Ben Branch January 10, 2019
Building The Britten V1000 3
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

This series of 26 images were taken in March 1993 by Matt Thompson and his family, on a special birthday trip to the Britten…

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Lillevilla Allwood Getaway Cabin Kit – $18,800 USD

Ben Branch January 10, 2019
Lillevilla Allwood Cabin Kit Getaway
  • American
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This is the Lillevilla Allwood Cabin Kit for the Getaway, a kit-built cabin with a cost of $18,800 USD and an estimated assembly time…

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This Is The Sabra Sport GT – The First Israeli Sportscar

Ben Branch January 9, 2019
Sabra Sport GT Front
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Sabra Sport GT built holds the unique distinction of being the only production Israeli sports car ever made, it was built by Autocars Co. Ltd – Israel’s first domestic car manufacturer.

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The 2018 Desert Race Oregon – Pictures – Video – Recap

Ben Branch January 9, 2019
Desert Race Motorcycle
  • American
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The 2018 Desert Race Oregon surprised us for several reasons. First, we knew we were taking a risk by stepping away from a more conventional desert sprint like we had hosted earlier in the year in Joshua Tree, California.

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An Incredibly Rare Honda CR750 Factory Racer

Ben Branch January 8, 2019
Honda CR750 Factory Racer 4
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The Honda CR750 is an exceptionally rare motorcycle, the factory-built examples like the one shown here are even rarer still. The original idea to…

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Unimatic U1-E – The Affordable Italian Automatic – $615 USD

Ben Branch January 8, 2019
Unimatic Watch
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Italian
  • Watches

Unimatic is an Italian watchmaker that specializes in designing and making some of the best value automatic wristwatches in the world. Italians are known…

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