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The 1966 General Motors Three-Wheeler Designed By Peter Maier

Ben Branch September 11, 2018
General Motors Three-Wheeler Designed By Peter Maier
  • American
  • Cars
  • Design

Peter Maier At the age of 20, Maier was one of the youngest designers ever hired by General Motors Corporation. After seeing Maier’s work at…

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The New AGV X3000 Barry Sheene Motorcycle Helmet

Ben Branch September 11, 2018
AGV X3000 Barry Sheene Helmets
  • British
  • Gear
  • Helmets

The new AGV X3000 Barry Sheene Helmet is a modern reissue of one of the most famous motorcycle helmets of all time – the…

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1960 Triumph TR6 Trophy – The Iconic Desert Sled

Ben Branch September 10, 2018
Triumph TR6 Trophy Desert Sled
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing
  • Triumph

The Triumph TR6 Trophy is perhaps better known by its legendary nickname – “The Desert Sled”. It’s not known who coined the term, but…

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A Brief History of the Ariel Square Four

Jon Branch September 10, 2018
Ben Bickell Ariel 500cc Square Four motocycle Brooklands
  • Brief Histories
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

The Ariel Square Four is one of the most famous names among Britain’s original “big” bikes, standing side-by-side with the likes of Brough Superior and Vincent HRD.

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Episode 1: James May – The Reassembler

Ben Branch September 9, 2018
Episode 1 James May - The Reassembler
  • British
  • Films

The Reassembler is a series by former Top Gear and current Grand Tour host James May. If you’re anything like me, James May is your…

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Watch The Goodwood Revival 2018 – Free Live Stream

Ben Branch September 8, 2018
Goodwood Revival Free Live Stream 2018
  • British
  • Cars
  • Films
  • Racing

The Goodwood Revival is one of the most important vintage motoring events in the world, it takes place each year usually in early September…

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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
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  • 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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