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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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Triumph Rocket III Custom by Gasoline Motor Co.

Ben Branch January 7, 2019
Triumph Rocket III Custom Headers 2
  • Australian
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Triumph

This post was written by the team at Gasoline Motor Co. – One of Australia’s leading custom motorcycle garages first founded in Sydney back in…

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Fully Functioning Model: Wilesco Steam Locomobile D430 Traction Engine

Ben Branch January 7, 2019
Wilesco Steam Locomobile D430
  • Gadgets
  • German
  • Steam

The Wilesco Steam Locomobile D430 is a fully-functioning steam traction engine model that can drive under its own power for as long as the…

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