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Documentary: The Greatest Years Of Rally – The 1970s

Ben Branch April 29, 2018
Ford Escort MK2 Rally Car
  • Cars
  • Films
  • Racing
  • Rally

The 1970s were a golden age in the world of international rally, it was just before the monsters of Group B would arrive and…

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Elspeth Beard: Lone Rider – The First British Woman To Motorcycle Around The World

Ben Branch April 28, 2018
  • BMW
  • Books
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Women

The story of Elspeth Beard is legendary within the motorcycle community, in 1982 aged just 23 she set off on a round the world…

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An Italian-American Supercar – The De Tomaso Pantera GT5

Ben Branch April 27, 2018
De Tomaso Pantera GT5 Back
  • American
  • Cars
  • Italian

The De Tomaso Pantera GT5 was, in some respects, the blue-collar version of the Lamborghini Countach. Both cars featured a sweeping wedge-shaped profile, big…

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The British Originals: Goldtop Short Bobber Motorcycle Gloves

Ben Branch April 27, 2018
  • British
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Gloves

The Goldtop Short Bobber Motorcycle Gloves are made in England using traditional materials and techniques, including 1.0mm hand-waxed Aniline cowhide leather and 5 strand cotton…

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A Home-Built Kit To Convert The KTM 990 Adventure To Two-Wheel Drive

Ben Branch April 26, 2018
Projekt DT-A KTM 990 Adventure Two-Wheel Drive
  • Engineering
  • KTM
  • Motorcycles

The idea of developing a home-built kit to convert the KTM 990 Adventure into a two-wheel drive motorcycle with hub-centre steering sounds difficult enough…

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Spidi Defender Armor – Low-Profile CE-Certified Motorcycle Armor

Ben Branch April 26, 2018
Spidi Defender Armor
  • Gear
  • Safety

The Spidi Defender Armor vest has become almost a de facto choice for riders who want an additional layer of protection under their jacket…

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The First Mid-Engined BMW Supercar – The BMW M1

Ben Branch April 25, 2018
BMW M1 Car Main
  • BMW
  • Cars
  • German
  • Italian

The BMW M1 was built almost entirely thanks to retired racing driver and head of BMW M-division Jochen Neerpasch, who wanted to challenge Porsche…

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The Automotive Art of Ben Addison

Ben Branch April 25, 2018
Automotive Art of Ben Addison
  • Art
  • British
  • Design

Ben Addison is a multi-talented artist who was born and raised in London, with frequent trips to the USA as a child to accompany…

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1955 Moretti 750 Gran Sport Barchetta

Ben Branch April 24, 2018
Moretti 750 Gran Sport Barchetta Overhead
  • Cars
  • Italian
  • Racing

The Moretti 750 Gran Sport Barchetta is an exceptionally rare sports car, just three were made with this body style, and it’s believed that…

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Biltwell Overland 2.0 Goggles – Retro Goggles With Modern Technology

Ben Branch April 24, 2018
Biltwell Overland 2.0 Goggles
  • American
  • Gear
  • Off Road
  • Retro

The Biltwell Overland 2.0 Goggles are the new-and-improved version of the much loved first generation Overland goggles. The team at Biltwell have developed an…

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A Drivable 1:2 Scale 1977 Ferrari 312T2 Formula 1 Car

Ben Branch April 23, 2018
Italy Car Ferrari 312T2 Formula 1 Childs Car
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

The Original Ferrari 312T2 In 1976 Niki Lauda drove the Ferrari 312T2 Formula 1 car to a Constructor’s Championship alongside teammate Clay Regazzoni, Lauda missed…

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The Iron & Air x Rancourt & Co. Traveller Boot

Ben Branch April 23, 2018
  • American
  • Boots
  • Gear

The Iron & Air x Rancourt & Co. Traveller Boot is a motorcycle boot with discrete protection in the ankle and toe cap, but…

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