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Full Documentary: The Story of MG – Britain’s Biggest Little Car Company

Ben Branch May 27, 2018
MG Cars Documentary
  • British
  • Cars

This documentary from the 1980s tells the story of MG, the mighty little car company that produced some of the most influential and popular…

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First Issue: Bike EXIF x Craftrad Magazine

Ben Branch May 26, 2018
Bike EXIF x Craftrad Magazine
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Gear
  • Motorcycles

The team at Bike EXIF have just released their first ever print addition in collaboration with the high-respected European publication Craftrad. Bike EXIF is…

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1954 Cunningham C3 – The Rare American Homologation Special

Ben Branch May 25, 2018
Cunningham C3 Grille
  • American
  • Cars
  • Italian
  • Le Mans

The Cunningham C3 The Cunningham C3 was to be the only non-racing car ever built by Briggs Cunningham and his team, and it only came…

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The Vaktare M.G. Pilot Racer Jacket – Individually Handmade in Los Angeles, CA.

Ben Branch May 25, 2018
Vaktare M.G. Pilot Racer Jacket Cafe Racer Motorcycle
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

The Pilot Racer Jacket by Vaktare M.G. was designed as a modern motorcyclist’s equivalent of the iconic WWII fighter pilot and bomber crew flight…

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The Original Norton Commando Production Racer – The Yellow Peril

Ben Branch May 24, 2018
Norton Commando Production Racer - The Yellow Peril
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Norton
  • Racing

The Yellow Peril The Norton Commando Production Racer was often colloquially referred to as the “Yellow Peril”. The bike would be offered as a…

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The Redux Courg Watch – An Affordable Titanium Automatic

Ben Branch May 24, 2018
Redux Courg Watch
  • American
  • Gear
  • Watches

The Redux Courg Watch is an affordable, military-spec titanium watch with an automatic movement featuring 24 jewels and a 41 hour power reserve. The…

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The Slipstream Creations Retro Honda Enduro Chimera

Ben Branch May 23, 2018
Retro Honda Enduro
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Enduro
  • Honda
  • Motorcycles

This article was written by James Fawcett, the founder of Slipstream Creations. When possible we like to bring you the story of a custom in…

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Watch: Rodney Dangerfield’s Guide to Auto Repair

Ben Branch May 23, 2018
Rodney Dangerfield’s Guide to Auto Repair
  • American
  • Engineering
  • Films

Rodney Dangerfield’s Guide to Auto Repair is a famous 7 minute sketch by the legendary American comedian that’ll sound immediately familiar to anyone who’s…

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One-of-One – The 1997 Shelby Aurora V8 Can-Am Prototype

Ben Branch May 22, 2018
Shelby Aurora V8 CAN-AM
  • American
  • Cars
  • Racing
  • Shelby

With an estimated hammer price of just $20,000 to $25,000 USD, this Shelby Aurora V8 Can-Am prototype is possibly one of the best value…

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The New Shoei EX-Zero Helmet – Modern Safety, Retro Looks

Ben Branch May 22, 2018
Shoei EX-Zero Helmet
  • Gear
  • Helmets

The new Shoei EX-Zero helmet is a welcome addition to the rapidly expanding category of classically-styled modern motorcycle helmets that provide the much loved…

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The dB Customs Honda CB985F Evolution

Ben Branch May 21, 2018
dB Customs Honda CB985F Evolution
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Engineering
  • Honda

The Honda CB985F Evolution is a motorcycle that started life as a regular CB900F, before getting a comprehensive evolutionary rebuild at the hands of…

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Savage 6oz Stainless Steel Hip Flask

Ben Branch May 21, 2018
Savage Hip Flask
  • Gear
  • Taste
  • Whiskey

The Savage Hip Flask is a classically-designed 6oz flask with a refreshingly low MSRP of just $14.99 USD, making it an ideal addition to…

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