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Footage: The 1971 Formula 1 Team Bosses Race – In Identical Ford Escort MKIs

Ben Branch May 13, 2018
Jack Brabham Trophy Race
  • Films
  • Ford
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

The Jack Brabham Trophy Race was held at Brands Hatch in 1971, identical cars were piloted by the Formula 1 paddock’s team bosses, and…

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The Boosted Mini – An Electric Skateboard For The Masses

Ben Branch May 12, 2018
Boosted Mini Electric Skateboard
  • Design
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

The Boosted Mini is an electric skateboard designed for everybody – not just the longboard wizards. Its smaller size when compared to typical electric…

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Valespeed Motorcycles – 28 Days Later Custom GasGas

Ben Branch May 11, 2018
Custom GasGas Motorcycle
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

Valespeed Motorcycles 28 Days Later is a custom GasGas built by Valespeed Motorcycles, a one-man operation run by a friendly Brit named Ben who’s…

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The Pagnol P1 Moto Boot – The Quintessential Classic Modern Motorcycle Boot

Ben Branch May 11, 2018
Pagnol P1 Moto Boot
  • American
  • Boots
  • Gear

The new Pagnol P1 Moto Boots were developed by the team at the renowned motorcycle (and automotive) gear manufacturer to be the ideal pair…

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The Goblin Works Garage Norton Dominator Cafe Racer

Ben Branch May 10, 2018
Norton Fairing
  • British
  • Cafe Racers
  • Norton

The Norton Dominator Cafe Racer This Norton Dominator cafe racer holds two unique distinctions, it’s the only one like it in the world, and it’s…

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The Breitling Sprint – The 1960s Swiss Chronograph For Athletes

Ben Branch May 10, 2018
Breitling Sprint
  • Gear
  • Main
  • Style
  • Watches

The Breitling Sprint was originally developed by the Swiss watchmaker for use by athletes, with a reliable Valjoux 7733 chronograph movement allowing coaches or…

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The Original 1959 Pontiac El Catalina Prototype – Only 1 Was Ever Made

Ben Branch May 9, 2018
Pontiac El Catalina Prototype
  • American
  • Cars
  • Rare

In 1959 the designers and engineers at Pontiac were tasked with building a competitor for the Ford Ranchero and Chevrolet El Camino – the…

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Frank Sinatra’s 1938 Arrest Fingerprint Records

Ben Branch May 9, 2018
Frank Sinatra's Arrest Fingerprint Records And Mugshot
  • American
  • Vintage

These are Frank Sinatra’s original fingerprint records from his arrest on the 26th of November 1938 – he was charged with the crime of…

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Big Bear Desert Racer: 1928 Harley-Davidson JDH Twin-Cam

Ben Branch May 8, 2018
Harley-Davidson JDH Twin-Cam
  • American
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The Harley-Davidson JDH Twin-Cam The Harley-Davidson JDH Twin-Cam is one of the most celebrated motorcycles ever built by the Milwaukee-based manufacturer. The 74 cubic inch…

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Iron & Resin Moto Pannier Bag – The Ideal Motorcycle Weekender

Ben Branch May 8, 2018
Iron & Resin Moto Pannier Bag
  • American
  • Bags
  • Gear

The Iron & Resin Moto Pannier Bag was designed to fit most (vintage and modern) motorcycles, allowing the rider to pack away a weekends…

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1972 Porsche 914/6 – Race-Prepared to FIA Standards

Ben Branch May 7, 2018
Porsche 914/6 Interior
  • Cars
  • Porsche
  • Racing

The Porsche 914/6 is the flat-6 version of the popular 914 model – a car developed by Porsche to slot into its line-up below…

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Elvis Presley’s 1968 Fender Telecaster Prototype

Ben Branch May 7, 2018
Elvis Presley's 1968 Fender Telecaster Prototype
  • American
  • Gear
  • Music

This is the first 1968 Fender Telecaster prototype that was made – only 6 were built in total, this guitar went to Elvis Presley,…

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