Essential Reading – Grand Prix Motocross Book: The 1972 Season
This post was written by Brett Smith of the fantastic website We Went Fast. Years ago, someone told me I’d never find a reason to visit Boron, California. A mining town 130 miles…
An Original Suzuki Katana – The German-Japanese Superbike That Changed Motorcycle Design Forever
The Suzuki Katana is one of the most important superbikes of its age, it revolutionised motorcycle styling and although it’s the subject of much argument – Suzuki claimed it was the fastest mass-production…
The Arai Rapide Helmet – Major New Addition To The Retro-Modern Helmet Genre
The Arai Rapide is a major new addition to the retro helmet genre, which at this stage must surely be the fastest growing sector in the world of motorcycle helmets. The Arai Rapide…
Restoration Project: A Korean War-Era Republic F-84G Thunderjet
This Republic F-84G Thunderjet is a restoration project that comes largely complete including a full F-84G airframe with an Allison J-35 jet engine, the aircraft is registered with the FAA and the airframe…
Alpinestars Brera Airflow Jacket – A Perforated Leather Jacket For Warm Weather Riding
The Alpinestars Brera Airflow Jacket is made from full grain leather and features slim-fitting, CE certified, removable Bio Armor shoulder and elbow protectors as well as a pocket for an Alpinestars Nucleon back protector,…
There’s A $100,000 1977 MV Agusta 850SS For Sale On eBay
The MV Agusta 850SS represents a high point of Italian multi-cylinder road bikes, it was released in 1977 and today it’s one of the most desirable road-going MV Agustas of all time. After…
The Heimplanet Cave Dome Tent – A Lightweight Tent Ideal For Road Trips
The Heimplanet Cave Dome Tent is a 2-3 person geodesic dome tent that is both highly resilient and lightweight, at just 4.8 kilograms. Rather than using more traditional tent poles which can be…
Documentary: The Defender – The Story Of Canada’s Only Fighter Aircraft Builder, Bob Diemert
It’s difficult to describe this film as it’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen before, but I will say if you only watch one documentary this year I strongly suggest you make it this…
For Sale: A Rare 1967 Maserati Mexico 4.2 Litre V8 Engine – $3,499 USD
This is an original 1967 Maserati Mexico 4.2 litre V8 Tipo 107 engine, it was one of two engine options offered with the Maserati Mexico – a luxury grand tourer first offered for…
A Brief History of the Amphicar – President Lyndon Johnson’s Favorite Car
Above Image: President Lyndon Johnson taking guests on a tour of the lake. The Amphicar – President Lyndon Johnson’s Favourite Car The Amphicar was American President Lyndon Johnson’s favorite car. It was the car…
The Wilesco Mighty Atom – A Fully Functioning Steam Traction Engine
The Wilesco Mighty Atom is a fully functioning steam engine powered by the heat from small (4 gram) esbit fuel tablets that are placed under the boiler and ignited. Once the temperature reaches the…
The Lamborghini Urraco P250 S – Ferruccio Lamborghini’s Answer To The Ferrari Dino
The Lamborghini Urraco P250 S was a direct answer to the Ferrari Dino, and a shot across the bow of other European sports cars of the era like the Maserati Merak and the…