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A Remote Controlled Kit-Built PBY Catalina Seaplane – 53.5″ Wingspan

Ben Branch June 30, 2018
Remote Controlled Kit-Built PBY Catalina Seaplane
  • Kits
  • Military
  • Planes

The PBY Catalina one of the most famous seaplanes in history, over 3,300 were built between 1936 and 1957, and many of them saw…

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And Now For Something Completely Different: Drag-U-La – The Munster Drag Car

Ben Branch June 29, 2018
Drag-U-La Munster Drag Car V8 Engine
  • American
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Films

Drag-U-La is a fully-operational drag car designed by Tom Daniel and built by George Barris and his team in 1964. It was restored in…

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BoomCase – Suitcase Stereo Designed By Paris Morece III

Ben Branch June 29, 2018
BoomCase Suitcase Stereo
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Music

BoomCase have made a name for themselves building the most famous vintage suitcase boombox stereos in the world. Each one has a built-in, rechargeable…

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The Fuel Motorcycles Coyote BMW R nineT Urban G/S

Ben Branch June 28, 2018
BMW R Nine T Urban GS
  • BMW
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The BMW R nineT Urban G/S The BMW R nineT Urban G/S is a member in the R nineT model range designed to evoke…

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1 Gallon Copper Moonshine Still Kit by Clawhammer Supply

Ben Branch June 28, 2018
Gallon Copper Moonshine Whiskey Gin Still Kit
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Taste
  • Whiskey

The 1 Gallon Copper Moonshine Still Kit by Clawhammer Supply can also be used to make whisky, gin, vodka, bourbon, rye, and any number…

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A 430 HP Corvette-Engined Range Rover Classic

Ben Branch June 27, 2018
Range Rover
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Luxury

Dropping a 6.2 liter Corvette LS3 V8 into a Range Rover Classic may seem like sacrilege to some, but it actually makes a lot…

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The 1957 Le Mans Winning Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar D-Type – Automobilist Print

Ben Branch June 27, 2018
Le Mans Winning Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar D-Type
  • Art
  • British
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  • Le Mans

This print by Automobilist showcases one of the most iconic Le Mans winners of all time – an Ecurie Ecosse Jaguar D-Type. This particular…

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Never Seen One Before: 1966 Sovam 1100VS

Ben Branch June 26, 2018
Sovam 1100 VS Car Front
  • Cars
  • French
  • Rare

Sovam – SOciété des Véhicules André Morin Sovam, short for SOciété des Véhicules André Morin, is a French company best known for making airport utility…

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Large Metal First Aid Kit – 100% Made In The USA

Ben Branch June 26, 2018
First Aid Kit
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gear

Although a good first aid kit isn’t considered particularly rock n’ roll, it is an essential item for any adventure – from an afternoon…

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione Group 4 – Period Le Mans Racer

Ben Branch June 25, 2018
Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Rear Low
  • Cars
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This Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Competizione Group 4 was a period competitor between 1971 and 1972 at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the…

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Original Le Mans Circuit de la Sarthe 5 Kilometre Marker – Circa 1930

Ben Branch June 25, 2018
Le Mans - Circuit de la Sarthe Mile Kilometre Marker
  • French
  • Le Mans
  • Racing

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the world’s most famous endurance race, it’s held at the Circuit de la Sarthe just outside the…

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Short Film: Murray Walker Meets Enzo Ferrari – 1987

Ben Branch June 24, 2018
Murray Walker
  • Engineering
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

This short film was shot in 1987 as part of the British sports television show “Grandstand”, it could very well have been lost to…

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