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The Argo Frontier 650 8×8 – An Amphibious Go-Anywhere Machine From Canada

Ben Branch March 23, 2020
Argo Frontier 650
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Off Road

The Argo Frontier 650 8×8 is an amphibious vehicle that can carry people and cargo on both land and water, it was designed by Canadian company ODG (Ontario Drive and Gear Ltd) based in…

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Full-Scale Classic Car Tails For Your Wall – By Halmo

Ben Branch March 23, 2020
  • Art
  • Classic Cars
  • Italian

Above Image: The Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is a mid-engined, road-legal supercar first released in 1967 and sold until 1969. Just 18 were ever built and they’re now regarded as one of the most…

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WW2 Pilot Training Film: Learn How To Fly The Grumman F6F Hellcat

Ben Branch March 22, 2020
Grumman F6F Hellcat Carrier
  • American
  • Films
  • Military

This is a WW2 pilot training film that’ll teach you how to fly the Grumman F6F Hellcat – widely regarded to be one of the toughest fighters of the conflict. As many of us around…

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There’s A 400 hp, 8 Litre Dodge Viper V10 Engine For Sale On eBay

Ben Branch March 21, 2020
Dodge Viper V10
  • American
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a complete drop-out engine assembly from a 2001 Dodge Viper GTS, the engine was checked before it was removed from the car and it appeared to be running normally – we’ve added…

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For Sale: A Barn Fresh Daren-BRM Mark III Prototype Race Car – Targa Florio Veteran

Ben Branch March 20, 2020
Daren-BRM Mark III Prototype Race Car
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Racing

Every now and then a truly fascinating vintage race car we’ve never seen before is rolled out of a barn somewhere and placed up for auction – with all of its hard-earned patina still…

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Bremont ALT1-C Griffon – A New Timepiece From One Of Britain’s Most Famous Watchmakers

Ben Branch March 20, 2020
Bremont ALT1-C Griffon Watch
  • British
  • Gear
  • Watches

The Bremont ALT1-C Griffon is a new release from the highly-regarded British watchmaker named for the mighty Rolls-Royce Griffon – the 37 litre (2,240 cu. in.) 60º V12 aero engine fitted to the later examples…

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A Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 With A GM 5.7L V8 Crate Engine

Ben Branch March 19, 2020
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 Engine Bay
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Classic Cars

This 1982 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 has had a comprehensive rebuild, it’s now packing considerably more power than it was when it left the Toyota factory in the early 1980s thanks to a 5.7L 350…

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A Brief History of the Lotus Esprit – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch March 19, 2020
Lotus Esprit S1
  • Brief Histories
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

In the Beginning: Giugiaro and a Boomerang The story of the Lotus Esprit began, not just in the minds of the design team at Lotus, but in the mind of a man who has…

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Cara – A Custom BMW R nineT by VIBA Built With A Range Of 3D Printed Parts

Ben Branch March 18, 2020
Custom BMW Rnine T
  • BMW
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This BMW R nineT is a thoroughly 21st century custom motorcycle, it was built through the extensive use of 3D printed parts – a possible window into the future of the entire custom motorcycle…

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The New Bell Broozer Helmet – A Fighter Pilot Inspired Helmet With An Integrated Flip-Down Visor

Ben Branch March 18, 2020
Bell Broozer Helmet Front
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets

This is the new Bell Broozer Helmet, it was heavily influenced by fighter pilot helmet design right down to the integrated drop down face shield that’s UV-protected as well as being anti-fog and anti-scratch….

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An Original Royal Canadian Mounted Police Ford Mustang SSP Patrol Car

Ben Branch March 17, 2020
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Ford Mustang Patrol Car
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is 1 of just 32 original Royal Canadian Mounted Police Ford Mustang SSP patrol cars, it was 1 of just 4 ordered by law enforcement in Saskatchewan province, and unusually for an SSP…

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Barry The Hatchet – A Unique Hand Axe From Hutan + Bidor

Ben Branch March 17, 2020
Barry The Hatchet
  • Gear
  • Knives

This is Barry The Hatchet, it’s a hand axe made in the local style as part of a collaborative effort between Hutan and Bidor. This kind of hatchet is specifically designed for cutting dense…

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