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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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Watch The Full Episode: Edd China’s Garage Revival: The Golf GT(I)

Ben Branch May 20, 2018
Edd China's Garage Revival
  • British
  • Cars
  • Films

Edd China’s Garage Revival is a new TV series that many of us have been wanting for years, each episode is entirely dedicated to…

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A “Crate” Engine With A Difference – A Roush-Built Lincoln-Zephyr V12 Engine

Ben Branch May 19, 2018
Lincoln-Zephyr V12 Engine
  • American
  • Cars
  • Engineering
  • Ford

The Lincoln-Zephyr V12 engine made its first appearance in the Lincoln-Zephyr models of 1936 with a capacity of 267 cubic inches. The Lincoln-Zephyr V12 Engine…

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1932 Ford “Blue Boy” Roadster – Possibly The Perfect Highboy Hot Rod

Ben Branch May 18, 2018
Ardun Engine
  • American
  • Cars
  • Ford
  • Hot Rods

The 1932 Ford “Blue Boy” Roadster is about as close to the perfect highboy hot rod as we’re ever likely to see. It was…

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Limited Edition Michel Monteange Print – Refueling at the 33rd Bol d’Or – 1969

Ben Branch May 18, 2018
Bol d'Or Motorcycle Race
  • Art
  • French
  • Motorcycles
  • Photography

This famous photograph by Michel Monteange shows the pit crew of the Gauthier and Schaller team at the 1969 Bol d’Or endurance motorcycle race…

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1942 Dodge WC56 Command Reconnaissance Vehicle – The Command Car

Ben Branch May 17, 2018
Dodge Command Car
  • American
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

The Dodge WC56 Command Reconnaissance Vehicle was developed on the platform of the Dodge WC Series as a 4×4 to be used by senior…

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Bell Moto-3 Helmet – Retro-Style With Modern Safety

Ben Branch May 17, 2018
Bell Moto-3 Helmet Black
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets

The Bell Moto-3 Helmet is the original model from the hugely popular Moto-3 line, built with modern materials to modern safety standards, but in…

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XTR Pepo Harley-Davidson Sportster Street Tracker

Ben Branch May 16, 2018
  • American
  • Flat Trackers
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

The Harley-Davidson Sportster Street Tracker The Harley-Davidson Sportster Street Tracker is by far the best American motorcycle that isn’t actually in production. Custom motorcycle…

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Herrlof Paracord Survival Kit Grenade

Ben Branch May 16, 2018
Survival Grenade
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Survival

The Herrlof Paracord Survival Kit Grenade is an all-in-one survival kit designed to be as compact as possible, making it ideal for use by…

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