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Ever Seen One Before? The TAG Croco 4×4 Amphibious Vehicle – Powered by a Wankel Rotary

Ben Branch January 14, 2020
TAG Croco 4x4 Amphibious Vehicle 2
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The TAG Croco 4×4 is an amphibious vehicle developed in Switzerland, it featured an unusual design with a two-part body articulated about a central axis. This allows significant wheel articulation without any suspension, notably…

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The Autodromo Hat – Tabac Logo Version

Ben Branch January 14, 2020
The Autodromo Hat - Tabac Logo Version
  • Clothing
  • Gear

This is the tabac logo version of the Autodromo hat, specifically designed to evoke the spirit of the hats worn by motorsport legends in the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s but without advertising any actual…

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For Sale: A Ferrari F2003-GA Formula 1 V10 Engine – 845 hp at 18,300 rpm

Ben Branch January 13, 2020
Ferrari F2003-GA Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale
  • Ferrari
  • Formula 1

The 845 hp (at 18,300 rpm) V10 used in the 2003 Ferrari F2003-GA was officially called the Ferrari Tipo 052. It’s a 2997cc engine producing 282 hp per litre and it would go on…

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Documentary: The Daring Bulldog Truck Convoy To The Arctic

Ben Branch January 12, 2020
Arctic Convoy With Giant Mack Trucks 3
  • American
  • Classic 4x4
  • Classic Cars
  • Films

In order to protect the United States from aerial attack during the early stages of the Cold War, construction on the Distant Early Warning Line (or DEW Line) began in 1956. This was a…

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Land Rover Series III Lightweight – An Unusual Helicopter-Deployed Version Of The British 4×4

Ben Branch January 11, 2020
LAND ROVER LIGHTWEIGHT GRILLE
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

Land Rover began to develop a lightweight version of the short wheelbase Series IIA in 1965 that could be slung beneath the Westland Wessex helicopter, which had a maximum carrying capacity of 2,500 lbs. The…

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The New Super73-S1 Universal Motorbike – $2,200 USD

Ben Branch January 10, 2020
Super73-S1 Universal Motorbike
  • American
  • Bicycles
  • Motorcycles

This is the Super73-S1 Universal Motorbike, it requires no license, insurance, or registration – it was designed to offer an alternative form of urban transportation – particularly for commuters. The “fuel tank” is actually a…

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Biltwell Borrego Motorcycle Gloves – Touchscreen-Friendly & CE Approved

Ben Branch January 10, 2020
Biltwell Borrego Gloves Hero
  • American
  • Gear
  • Gloves

The Biltwell Borrego Gloves are the first from the American company that meet the strict European CE 89/686 safety standards for motorcycle use. Each pair of Borregos has a 100% cowhide leather chassis for…

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For Sale: A Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III – Still In The Original Factory Crate

Ben Branch January 9, 2020
Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III Main Image
  • Cafe Racers
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

Editor’s Note: The article is incorrect, the motorcycle was mistakenly listed as an 850 Le Mans, it’s actually a 1987 LM1000. We’re leaving the information below intact as it’s accurate as a reference regarding the…

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The Merlin Edale Motorcycle Jacket – Made From Halley Stevensons 8oz Cotec

Ben Branch January 9, 2020
Merlin Edale Jacket
  • British
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

The Merlin Edale jacket is a new design from the British manufacturer that was developed using an outer shell of Cotec, a new fabric developed by the famous Scottish mill Halley Stevensons. Cotec is…

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A Craig Vetter Kawasaki Mystery Ship – A Rare Turbocharged ’80s Icon

Ben Branch January 8, 2020
Craig Vetter Kawasaki Mystery Ship Turbo
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The Craig Vetter Kawasaki Mystery Ship was a special version of the Kawasaki KZ1000 that had been significantly rebuilt by Craig Vetter and his team using experience from both their popular Windjammer fairings, and…

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The First (And Only) Car Carroll Shelby Built From Scratch – The Shelby Series 1 Prototype

Ben Branch January 7, 2020
Shelby Series 1 Prototype
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the Shelby Series 1 prototype, a test car for what would become the only production road car ever designed and built from scratch by Carroll Shelby and his team. Shelby became famous…

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Norman Armalith Riding Pants By Jane Motorcycles

Ben Branch January 7, 2020
Norman Armalith Riding Pants By Jane Motorcycles
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear

These are the new Norman Armalith Riding Pants by the team at Jane Motorcycles, each pair is made from Armalith waxed denim – a material prized for its abrasion and penetration resistance. Armalith is…

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