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For Sale: A Supercharged 37 Litre Rolls-Royce Griffon V12 Aero Engine – Capable of 3500 HP

Ben Branch April 18, 2020
Rolls-Royce Griffon Engine
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale
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The Rolls-Royce Griffon V12 is a 37 litre (2,240 cu. in.) aero engine that was in development before the Second World War, but had its initial development paused so focus could be given to…

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A Brief History of the Shelby Series 1 – Carroll Shelby’s Only Scratch-Built Car

Jon Branch April 17, 2020
Shelby Series One prototype
  • American
  • Brief Histories
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Carroll Shelby And His Famous Nitro Glycerine Tablets Carroll Shelby was named after a Christian minister and went from being a child with a heart condition that prevented him from doing some of the…

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The Runge Armchair – By Porsche Coachbuilder Extraordinaire Christopher Runge

Ben Branch April 17, 2020
Runge Armchair 1
  • American
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  This is the new Runge Armchair, each one is hand built by Christopher Runge Superleicht aluminum tubes which are TIG welded into a framework that forms a comfortable leather upholstered armchair. The Superleicht structure…

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Honda CL77 Scrambler – The Unstoppable Scrambler Version Of The Super Hawk

Ben Branch April 16, 2020
Honda CL77 Scrambler
  • Japanese
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The Honda CL77 Scrambler was the off-road version of the CB77 Super Hawk, it was released in 1965 and sold until 1968. Unlike many scramblers of the time, the Honda had a smaller engine…

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A Working Ford 1965 Mustang K-Code V8 Engine 1:3 Scale Model Kit

Ben Branch April 16, 2020
Ford 1965 Mustang V8 Engine Model Kit Box
  • American
  • Gadgets
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This is a working 1:3 scale model kit of a Ford 1965 Mustang K-Code V8 engine, it’s specifically designed for both adults (and teenagers) and thanks to its clear sections, moving pistons, working valves,…

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The Unusual Mini Marcos – A Fast, Lightweight Mini-Based Sports Car

Ben Branch April 15, 2020
Marcos Mini
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Mini Marcos was a sports car based on the Mini running gear and drivetrain, but with a unique fibreglass body that was designed to be both more aerodynamic and lighter than the original…

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The Original AC Cobra Steering Wheel By Moto-Lita

Ben Branch April 15, 2020
Moto-Lita AC Shelby Cobra Steering Wheel
  • British
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Moto-Lita is a British company that has built classic steering wheels for many of the world’s most desirable cars, including the legendary AC Cobra. Simon Green started the company back in 1956 after many…

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The Ubco 2×2 – The Toughest Adventure Scooter In The World

Ben Branch April 14, 2020
UBCO 2x2 Electric Motorcycle Side 2
  • Electric Motorcycles
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

As the name suggests, the UBCO 2×2 is a two-wheel drive motorcycle. It makes use front and rear electric hub motors to give riders exceptional traction across all surfaces and terrain, there’s an easily…

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The Muncher By Full Windsor – The Only Firestarting Titanium Spork You’ll Ever Need

Ben Branch April 14, 2020
The Muncher By Full Windsor 1
  • American
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This is the Muncher By Full Windsor, it’s an ultra-lightweight titanium spork that can also start fires thanks to the included ferro fire striker rod. The team at Full Windsor weren’t satisfied with giving…

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The Ginetta G4 – The Beautiful Little Giant Killer

Ben Branch April 13, 2020
Ginetta G4
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Ginetta G4 is one of the most successful models produced by the plucky little British carmaker. Outside the borders of the United Kingdom few have heard of Ginetta however given their decades of…

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Full Film: Wonderful World Of Wheels – Featuring Ken Miles and Carroll Shelby

Ben Branch April 12, 2020
Wonderful World Of Wheels Fabian
  • American
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Wonderful World Of Wheels is a film from the 1960s that features an expansive look at automobile culture in the United States. The film runs for almost an hour and includes brief cameos from…

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Crate Engine King: A 1,000 HP 10.35 Litre Daily-Driveable Big Block V8

Ben Branch April 11, 2020
Hardcore Horsepower 1000 hp Crate Engines
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  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

We don’t often think of 1,000 hp engines as being daily-drivable either because their so highly-strung they’re likely to blow themselves to pieces or because they’re so expensive to run you’d need to be…

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