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Documentary: The Life Of Lotus Founder Colin Chapman In 1968

Ben Branch October 21, 2018
Colin Chapman Formula 1
  • British
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This film was originally an episode of a popular British TV show called “Millionaire”. Each episode followed a millionaire of the time offering a…

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Vuarnet Glacier XL Sunglasses – Worn By James Bond In Spectre

Ben Branch October 20, 2018
James Bond Spectre Daniel Craig Sunglasses
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Daniel Craig forever made the Vuarnet Glacier sunglasses legendary when he wore them in the snow scenes of the blockbuster 2015 James Bond film Spectre….

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Tripla 0.0 675 – A Triumph Street Triple by Italian Dream Motorcycle

Ben Branch October 19, 2018
Triumph Speed Triple by Italian Dream Motorcycle 7
  • British
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Tripla 0.0 675 is a series of 5 bespoke Triumph Street Triples from Italian Dream Motorcycle, a company that describes itself as a microscopic motorcycle manufacturer…

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Tornado Fighter-Bomber Jet Engine Table by Custom Workshop

Ben Branch October 19, 2018
Jet Engine Table
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This jet engine table was built from a decommissioned Tornado Fighter-Bomber RB199 power unit by the talented team at Custom Workshop – Marek and…

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Japanese Icons: The Incredible Art of Kenji Shibata aka Seevert Works

Ben Branch October 18, 2018
Art of Kenji Shibata aka Seevert Works
  • Art
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This article was written by Jenna V. Genio AKA “Dæmon Ex Machina”, a freelance writer and photographer with a love for motoring, aviation, and…

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The Spidi Beta Motorcycle Jacket – Italian Style With Modern Safety

Ben Branch October 18, 2018
Spidi Beta Motorcycle Jacket
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The Spidi Beta motorcycle jacket is a new design from the Italian company designed specifically for people who want a full array of protection…

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Honda eCub – A Honda Cub Electric Conversion Kit By Shanghai Customs

Ben Branch October 17, 2018
Honda eCub - Honda Cub Electric Conversion Kit By Shanghai Customs
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The Honda eCub is the electric bike we all wish Honda would build – they likely never will but that no longer matters as…

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Re-Purposed Oil Barrel Light Fixtures by Vibrazioni Art Design

Ben Branch October 17, 2018
Vibrazioni Art Design Lamp
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Vibrazioni Art Design is essentially an Italian version of Daft Punk that builds custom motorcycles and homewares – all out of their workshop in…

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The Only One Ever Made – 1965 Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Shooting Brake

Ben Branch October 16, 2018
Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Shooting Brake Hood
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The Ferrari 330 GT 2+2 Shooting Brake is a car with a remarkable history, it was designed by the two man American team of Bob…

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The Bell MX-9 MIPS Presence Helmet – $159.95 USD

Ben Branch October 16, 2018
Bell MX-9 MIPS Motorcycle Helmet
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The new Bell MX-9 MIPS Presence Helmet makes use of the revolutionary Multi-Directional Impact Protection System, a technology designed to protect the brain from…

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The Jett Design x Motorelic Ducati 749 Custom Racer

Ben Branch October 15, 2018
Ducati 749 Custom 4
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The Ducati 749 and its larger sibling were designed by Pierre Terblanche, a name treated with universal and much deserved reverence in the motorcycling…

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A Brief History of the Willys Jeep

Jon Branch October 15, 2018
Willys Jeep WW2
  • American
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Enzo Ferrari is reported to have called the Willys Jeep “the only true American sports car” – it was also one of very few things designed by a committee that turned out to be a success. This true American sports car, designed by a committee, was the American icon of the Second World War, the humble Jeep.

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