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Unadulterated Jet-Age Styling – The Plymouth Asimmetrica Roadster

Ben Branch July 20, 2018
Plymouth Asimmetrica Roadster Grill
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The Plymouth Asimmetrica Roadster was designed as a production car, despite its concept car looks – it was initially planned that 25 would be…

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The Southern Lights Electric Original Bell Jar Table Lamp

Ben Branch July 20, 2018
Southern Lights Electric Original Bell Jar Table Lamp
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The Original Bell Jar Table Lamp by Southern Lights Electric uses a large Edison bulb to give the same warm light that lit the…

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The Most Expensive Motorcycle In The World – The Vincent Black Lightning

Ben Branch July 19, 2018
Vincent Black Shadow Lightning V-Twin Engine
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  • Engineering
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The Vincent Black Lightning was the fastest and most desirable motorcycle in the world when it was released in 1948. A factory-delivered Black Lightning…

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Boeing 747 Wheel Table by Plane Industries

Ben Branch July 19, 2018
Boeing 747 Wheel Table Plane Industries
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This Boeing 747 Wheel Table by Plane Industries is more or less exactly what it says on the tin – it’s an authentic Boeing…

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The Car Used In Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Is For Sale – A Modena GT Spyder California

Ben Branch July 18, 2018
Ferris Bueller's Day Off Car Modena GT Spyder California
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The car used in the seminal 1986 film Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is widely thought to be a 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California. This is…

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Airfix Combustion Engine Kit – A Transparent Working Engine Model

Ben Branch July 18, 2018
Airfix Combustion Engine Kit - A Transparent Working Engine Model
  • Engineering
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The Airfix Combustion Engine Kit is a model engine powered by batteries that has red lights in the spark plugs to show firing order….

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The Lancia Stratos HF – The King of ’70s Rally

Ben Branch July 17, 2018
Lancia Stratos Open
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  • Italian
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  • Rally

The Lancia Stratos was the first car designed specifically for top flight rally competition – developed by the all-Italian dream team of Lancia, Nuccio…

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BSMC x Ethen Scrambler Goggles

Ben Branch July 17, 2018
BSMC x Ethen Scrambler Goggles Main
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The BSMC x Ethen Scrambler Goggles are a collaborative effort between the world-famous Bike Shed in London, and Ethen, a company known for making…

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1970 Laverda GT 750 – The Big Italian Parallel Twin

Ben Branch July 16, 2018
Laverda GT 750 Tank
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The Beginnings of Laverda The Laverda GT 750 is one of the most famous, and most popular, motorcycles from Italy’s “other” motorcycle manufacturer –…

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The Technologically-Advanced Saint Adventure Waxed Motorcycle Jacket

Ben Branch July 16, 2018
Snow Bike
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Despite its traditionally-styled appearance, the Saint Adventure Waxed Motorcycle Jacket is one of the most technologically advanced motorcycle jackets on the market – it’s made from a combination of 12 oz waxed-cotton canvas fused with the world’s strongest fibre – UHMWPE.

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Documentary: Malcolm Smith’s Bike Stories

Ben Branch July 15, 2018
Malcolm Smith
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Malcolm Smith is one of the world’s pre-emiment off0rad racers, he primarily raced motorcycles but in the 1970s while recovering from a broken leg, he built his own off-road racing buggy and competed in both the Baja 1000 and the Baja 500.

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The Official Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 Live Stream

Ben Branch July 14, 2018
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 Live Stream
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Editor’s Note: This post has been updated with a highlights reel to showcase the best of the Goodwood Festival of Speed for this who…

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