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1926 Isle of Man TT Competitor – Scott Flying Squirrel Racing Prototype

Ben Branch September 7, 2018
Scott Flying Squirrel
  • British
  • Isle of Man TT
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The Scott Flying Squirrel is almost certainly the most famous motorcycle made by the revered British marque, though it’s hard to tell if its…

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White’s Boots x Iron & Resin MP Service Boot

Ben Branch September 7, 2018
The White’s Boots x Iron & Resin MP Service Boot
  • American
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear

The White’s Boots x Iron & Resin MP Service Boot is a collaboration between the two uniquely American companies to produce a boot that…

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MV Agusta 861 Magni – Italian Motorcycle Royalty

Ben Branch September 6, 2018
MV Agusta 861 Magni Front Right
  • Engineering
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

This MV Agusta 861 Magni is the work of Arturo Magni and his sons, Arturo was a legendary Italian engineer who joined MV Agusta…

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Überleben Lødern Ferro Rod Survival Fire Starter – $16 USD

Ben Branch September 6, 2018
Überleben Lødern Ferro Rod Survival Fire Starter
  • Camping
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Survival

The Überleben Lødern is a ferro rod (ferrocerium) fire starter designed to last a minimum of 12,000 strikes, sending out a shower of sparks…

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1968-69-Type Ford P68 “F3L” Prototype Racing Car

Ben Branch September 5, 2018
1968-69-Type Ford P68 F3L Prototype Racing Car Doors Up
  • British
  • Cars
  • Ford
  • Racing

The Ford P68, otherwise known as the F3L for “Ford 3 Litre”, is a sports prototype racing car that should probably be just as…

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Retromotive Magazine

Ben Branch September 5, 2018
Retromotive Magazine Cover
  • Australian
  • Gear
  • Photography

Written by Nathan Duff of Retromotive Magazine “You’re doing what???…Why??” Is the most common reaction I get when I tell friends and colleagues I…

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Period Paris-Dakar Rally Competitor – The Gilles Francru Suzuki DR650

Ben Branch September 4, 2018
Suzuki DR650 Paris-Dakar Rally Front
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles
  • Rally

This modified Suzuki DR650 was piloted in the 1994 running of the iconic Paris-Dakar Rally by French rider Gilles Francru – a veteran rider…

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Gas Bag – Giant Loop Fuel Safe Bladder

Ben Branch September 4, 2018
Gas Bag - Giant Loop Fuel Safe Bladder
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

The Gas Bag by Giant Loop is a fuel bladder designed to allow you to pack away some gasoline for off-road adventures, or for those…

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The Most Affordable Zagato In The World: The 1974 Zagato Zele 1000

Ben Branch September 3, 2018
Zagato Zele 1000 Badge
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Italian

In the world of coachbuilders there are few names that evoke more passion than Zagato, the list of iconic road and race cars built…

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A Brief History of the Land Rover Defender

Jon Branch September 3, 2018
Land Rover Defender 110
  • Brief Histories
  • British
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  • Classic 4x4
  • Land Rover

Introduction: The Defender That Wasn’t The development process that would lead to the Land Rover Defender began four years before the new model that…

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Documentary: The History Of The Meyers Manx

Ben Branch September 2, 2018
Meyers Manx Beach Buggy Jump Thomas Crown Affair
  • American
  • Cars
  • Design

The Meyers Manx was the original fiberglass beach buggy, designed by Bruce Meyers in the early 1960s. This film tells the story of both Bruce…

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Alain Prost’s Ferrari 641 Formula 1 Steering Wheel

Ben Branch September 1, 2018
Formula 1 Steering Wheel
  • Formula 1
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Racing

This is Alain Prost’s Ferrari 641 Formula 1 steering wheel from 1990, it was his first season at Ferrari after the reigning World Champion…

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