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How To Fly The P-47 Thunderbolt – World War II Training Film

Ben Branch September 30, 2018
Brazilian P-47 after impact with chimney; the pilot managed to land safely
  • American
  • Films
  • Military
  • Planes

This World War II training film covers pilot familiarization with the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, one of the most prolific and beloved fighter/bombers of the…

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An Original Covered Wagon Company Camping Trailer

Ben Branch September 29, 2018
Covered Wagon Company Camping Trailer Interior
  • American
  • Camping
  • Design

The Covered Wagon Company and their legendary Covered Wagon Camping Trailer were essentially the Ford Motor Company and the Ford Model T of the…

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1:10 Scale Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA R/C Car By Tamiya

Ben Branch September 28, 2018
1-10 Scale Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA RC Car By Tamiya
  • Cars
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Italian

This 1:10 scale Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA R/C car by Tamiya is a sizable little car, measuring in at 385mm long (15.1 inches)…

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Craft A Brew American Pale Ale Beer Brewing Kit – $45 USD

Ben Branch September 28, 2018
Craft A Brew American Pale Ale Beer Brewing Kit
  • American
  • Beer
  • Home

The American Pale Ale Beer Brewing Kit by Craft A Brew is an all-inclusive $45 kit that’ll make approximately a dozen 12 oz bottles of beer….

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Dennis Hopper’s Original Husqvarna 250 Cross

Ben Branch September 27, 2018
Husqvarna 250 Cross Tank
  • Husqvarna
  • Motocross
  • Motorcycles
  • Swedish

This is Dennis Hopper’s original 1970 Husqvarna 250 Cross, he bought it brand new just a year after the cinematic release of Easy Rider,…

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B-17 Wright R-1820 Cyclone Radial Engine Table

Ben Branch September 27, 2018
B-17 Radial Engine Coffee Table
  • Design
  • Furniture
  • Home
  • Planes

This B-17 Wright R-1820 Cyclone radial engine table is built from a decommissioned R-1820 engine – this is the motor that powered every wartime…

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This Was Steve McQueen’s Nimbus Model C Motorcycle

Ben Branch September 26, 2018
Nimbus Model C Motorcycle Handlebars
  • Design
  • Motorcycles

This was Steve McQueen’s Nimbus Model C motorcycle – an unusual and quite advanced bike from Denmark characterized by its inline-4 cylinder engine with…

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Holy Freedom Motorcycle Neck Tubes – Primaloft Insulated

Ben Branch September 26, 2018
Holy Freedom Primaloft Motorcycle Neck Tubes
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Italian

This series of motorcycle neck tubes by Holy Freedom is made from Primaloft, a space-age microfibre thermal insulation material that retains body heat even…

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Peter Fonda’s 1968 Bultaco Pursang From “Easy Rider”

Ben Branch September 25, 2018
Bultaco Pursang Front
  • Films
  • Motocross
  • Motorcycles

The Bultaco Pursang was one of the most successful two-stroke motocross bikes of its era, taking on some of the biggest motorcycle marques and…

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For Sale: An Original Steve McQueen Bell Motorcycle Helmet

Ben Branch September 25, 2018
Steve McQueen Bell Helmet
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets

This is one of Steve McQueen’s own personal motorcycle helmets, adorned with his name on either side with the logo for his film company…

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A Krauser MKM 1000 4-Valve – 1 of 237 Ever Made

Ben Branch September 24, 2018
Krauser MKM 1000
  • BMW
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

The Krauser MKM 1000 is a German motorcycle developed by motorcycle racer Michael Krauser using a state-of-the-art computer-designed space frame developed in partnership with…

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A Brief History of the Ford Escort Mk 1

Jon Branch September 24, 2018
Ford Escort Mk 1 Ad
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Ford
  • Racing

Introduction: Exit the Anglia, Enter the Ford Escort Mk 1 The Ford Escort Mk 1 is one of the most beloved British cars of…

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