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1958 Ice Speedster – A Continental Aircraft Engine Powered Snow Plane

Ben Branch August 3, 2018
Ice Speedster Snow Plane Nose
  • American
  • Boats
  • Cars
  • Planes
  • Vintage

At first glance this 1958 Ice Speedster looks like a prop from one of the original Star Wars films. In fact I wouldn’t be…

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A Quick History of the Shelby Cobra

Jon Branch August 3, 2018
Shelby Cobra
  • American
  • Cars
  • Shelby

Written by Jon Branch Introduction – A Quick History of the Shelby Cobra The motto of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment is “Who Dares…

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Silodrome Ride Review – The Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled

Ben Branch August 2, 2018
Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled
  • Ducati
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles
  • Scrambler Motorcycles

The biggest surprise during my week on the Ducati Scrambler Desert Sled was just how much attention it got – people would cross the…

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The TAG Heuer Monaco Bamford – Heretical Horology

Ben Branch August 2, 2018
TAG Heuer Monaco Bamford 6
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Watches

Aside from their bespoke handmade watches, my favorite thing about Bamford is the fact that they rustle the jimmies of snooty purists. At their…

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The Incredible Automotive Art of Kirsten Williamson

Ben Branch August 1, 2018
Kirsten Williamson Artist
  • Art
  • Australian
  • Cars
  • Design

Kirsten Williamson Kirsten Williamson was already a talented artist when she happened upon a James Bond exhibition in London in 2014, as she strolled…

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Swany Grip Summer Motorcycle Gloves

Ben Branch August 1, 2018
  • Gear
  • Gloves
  • Japanese

The Grip Motorcycle Gloves were designed by the Japanese team at Swany for summer use – when thick, non-ventilated gloves can quickly become soaked…

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The German Giant Killer – An Original Porsche 550A Spyder

Ben Branch July 31, 2018
Porsche 550 A Spyder
  • Cars
  • German
  • Porsche
  • Racing
  • Rare

The Porsche 550A Spyder has a well-earned reputation for being a giant killer – it took on and handily defeated far more powerful cars…

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Keith Richards’ Pocket Knife – The Okapi Keyring Lock Knife

Ben Branch July 31, 2018
Keith Richards' Pocket Knife - The Okapi Keyring Lock Knife
  • Design
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Knives

Keith Richards doubtless has pockets full of all sort of nefarious things, the least harmful of which is an Okapi folding knife. He’s been…

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Harley-Davidson’s First Purpose-Built V-Twin Racer – The Harley-Davidson 11K

Ben Branch July 30, 2018
Harley-Davidson Board Track Racer
  • American
  • Board Trackers
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The Harley-Davidson 11K was the American company’s first purpose-built V-twin racer – it was developed by Bill Ottoway, an early engineering genius who had been poached from…

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Spidi Originals LE Jacket – Classic Italian Looks – Modern Safety

Ben Branch July 30, 2018
Spidi Originals LE Jacket
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Italian
  • Jackets

The Spidi Originals LE Jacket is a classically styled motorcycle jacket that captures the aesthetic of the formative days of the world-renowned motorcycle gear…

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Scramble – A 1981 Motocross Film By Syd Pearman

Ben Branch July 29, 2018
Scramble - A 1981 Motocross Film By Syd Pearman
  • British
  • Films
  • Motocross
  • Motorcycles

“Scramble” is a 1981 film about British motocross by talented amateur filmmaker Syd Pearman. The film offers a fantastic look into the world of…

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The Piloti 1923 Retro Limited Edition 24H Le Mans Driving Shoe

Ben Branch July 28, 2018
The Piloti 1923 Retro Limited Edition 24H Le Mans Driving Shoe
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Design
  • Gear

The Piloti 1923 Retro Limited Edition 24H Le Mans Driving Shoe has been designed to evoke the styling of the boots worn by legendary…

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