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The Bol d’Or by Walt Siegl Motorcycles – A Featherlight MV Agusta F3

Ben Branch June 21, 2018
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Engineering
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

Walt Siegl is deservedly known as one of the finest custom motorcycle builders in the world, but we’ve always associated him more with Ducatis…

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Abel Brown Mada Motorcycle Gloves – Touchscreen Friendly

Ben Branch June 21, 2018
Abel Brown Mada Motorcycle Gloves
  • American
  • Gear
  • Gloves

Abel Brown is an American motorcycle gear company based in Fort Collins, Colorado. They pride themselves on very close attention to detail and only…

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The Nissan Fairlady 240ZG – A Superlative JDM Unicorn

Ben Branch June 20, 2018
Nissan Fairlady 240Z Headlight
  • Cars
  • Japanese
  • Racing
  • Rare

The Nissan Fairlady 240ZG The Nissan Fairlady 240ZG was was released in Japan in October 1971 for one reason and one reason alone – to…

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The Porsche 953 INK Print – 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally Winner

Ben Branch June 20, 2018
Porsche 911 Rally
  • Art
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  • German
  • Porsche
  • Rally

The Porsche 953 The Porsche 953, sometimes referred to as the Porsche 911 Rally or the Porsche 911 4×4, is one of the most…

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Spitfire MK IX TD314 – A Merlin 70-Powered High Level Fighter (HFIXE)

Ben Branch June 19, 2018
Spitfire Merlin Engine
  • British
  • Military
  • Planes

The Supermarine Spitfire The Spitfire is not only one of the most consequential aircraft of the Second World War, it’s also one of the…

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An Original Concorde Attitude Display Indicator

Ben Branch June 19, 2018
Concorde Attitude Indicator
  • British
  • Engineering
  • French
  • Planes

This is an original Concorde attitude display indicator, oftentimes referred to as an artificial horizon. As with many aircraft, the attitude display indicator on…

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1970 Tupolev A-3 Aerosledge N007

Ben Branch June 18, 2018
Tuploev-A-3-N007-7
  • Boats
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Planes
  • Vintage

The Tupolev A-3 Aerosledge The Tupolev A-3 Aerosledge is an unusual curiosity from the depths of the cold war, the CIA and MI6 doubtless…

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The Nexx XG100 Racer Billy B Helmet – With A Carbon Composite Shell

Ben Branch June 18, 2018
Nexx XG100 Racer Billy B Helmet
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Retro

The Nexx XG100 Racer Billy B helmet is one of the most affordable carbon composite motorcycle helmets on the market right now – the…

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Documentary: 8 Meters – Triumph, Tragedy, and a Photo Finish at Le Mans

Ben Branch June 17, 2018
8 Meters - Triumph, Tragedy and a Photo Finish at Le Mans
  • Cars
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  • Ford
  • Le Mans
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“I think I’ve been fucked.” – Ken Miles The above quote was one of the first things Miles said when he climbed out of…

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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
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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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