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The NASA Saturn V Rocket Owners’ Workshop Manual

Ben Branch June 16, 2018
NASA Saturn V Owners' Workshop Manual
  • American
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • NASA
  • Space

The NASA Saturn V Owners’ Workshop Manual is a comprehensive guide to the world’s most famous rocket, best known for its role in sending…

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The Unusual 8-Wheel Reeves Octoauto (And The Sextoauto)

Jon Branch June 15, 2018
Milton Reeves Octoauto
  • American
  • Cars
  • Engineering
  • Vintage

Background: An Inventive Family Marshall and Milton Reeves were American brothers whose inventions made their mark on agriculture, commercial vehicles, and industry.  They were…

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OMP Carrera Low Race Boots – Classically-Styled And FIA-Certified

Ben Branch June 15, 2018
OMP Carrera Low Race Boots Front
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Racing

The OMP Carrera Low Race Boots were developed for drivers of classic race cars who need period-correct racing boots with an FIA-certified fire-resistant Nomex…

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Droog Moto Custom Yamaha FZ-09 – The MOTO 3

Ben Branch June 14, 2018
Custom Yamaha FZ-09 Motorcycle
  • American
  • Motorcycles
  • Scrambler Motorcycles
  • Yamaha

The Yamaha FZ-09 The Yamaha FZ-09 is an inline three cylinder motorcycle designed to compete squarely against the popular Triumph Street Triple. Although multi-cylinder…

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The Undone Newman Chronograph – An Unusually Affordable Daily-Wearable

Ben Branch June 14, 2018
Undone Newman Chronograph Watch
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Watches

Then Undone Newman Chronograph is a watch that looks considerably more expensive than it actually is, which is somewhat of a rare thing in…

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1959 Morgan Plus 4 2.1 Litre Competition Roadster – Lawrence Tune Special

Ben Branch June 13, 2018
Morgan Plus 4 Interior
  • British
  • Cars
  • Racing

This Morgan Plus 4 is a little different than most, it’s been fitted with a full performance conversion by Lawrence Tune, a company founded…

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The W. R. Case & Sons Hobo Knife – American Made Since 1899

Ben Branch June 13, 2018
W. R. Case & Sons Hobo Knife
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Knives

The W. R. Case & Sons Hobo Knife is actually three utensils in one, and each can be detached to give you a full…

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The Metalbike Garage Custom BMW K1200RS

Ben Branch June 12, 2018
BMW K1200RS Detail
  • BMW
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

The Metalbike Garage BMW K1200RS Metalbike Garage was founded by Simone Lecca after he left Gruppo Bertone – the storied Italian automotive styling, coachbuilding,…

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The Roland Sands Design Fresno Motorcycle Riding Shoe

Ben Branch June 12, 2018
Roland Sands Design Fresno Motorcycle Riding Shoe
  • American
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear

The Roland Sands Design Fresno Riding Shoe is a motorcycle boot designed for everyday use – both on and off your bike. While it’s…

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Tamiya 1:10 Scale Remote Control Datsun 240Z Rally Version

Ben Branch June 11, 2018
Tamiya 1:10 Scale Remote Control Datsun 240Z Rally Version
  • Cars
  • Gear
  • Japanese
  • Rally

This Tamiya 4×4 1:10 scale R/C car is based on the race-winning Datsun 240Z rally car used in the 1971 East African Safari Rally….

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Don’t Die In The Woods – The World’s Toughest Ultralight Survival Tent

Ben Branch June 11, 2018
Don't Die In The Woods - The World's Toughest Ultralight Survival Tent
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Survival

Don’t Die In The Woods claim that this is the “World’s Toughest Ultralight Survival Tent”, and as far as we can tell, they’re right….

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Documentary: Malle Moto – The Forgotten Dakar Story

Ben Branch June 10, 2018
Malle Moto - The Forgotten Dakar Story
  • British
  • Films
  • Racing
  • Rally

Malle Moto – The Forgotten Dakar Story is a full-length documentary covering the remarkable entry of Lyndon Poskitt in the Malle Moto Class of…

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