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Dragster Drivers By Photographer Benedict Redgrove + INK

Ben Branch March 28, 2018
Dragster Drivers By Photographer Benedict Redgrove
  • American
  • Photography
  • Racing

This series of photographs by Benedict Redgrove showcases vintage safety gear worn by drag racing drivers, borrowed for the photoshoot from the world famous…

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Cohn Racers Custom Harley-Davidson XR1200X

Ben Branch March 27, 2018
Custom Harley-Davidson XR1200X
  • American
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

The Harley-Davidson XR1200X The Harley-Davidson XR1200X was the high-end version of the short-lived XR1200 series by the Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer. That “X” suffixed to…

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The Hohner Marine Band Harmonica – King of the Harps

Ben Branch March 27, 2018
Hohner Marine Band Harmonica Main
  • Gear
  • German
  • Music

The Hohner Marine Band Harmonica was first released in 1896, and it’s changed very little in the hundred+ years since. Although it was initially…

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1918 Indian Twin Board-Track Racer – An Original American Superbike

Ben Branch March 26, 2018
Indian Twin Board-Track Racer Tank
  • American
  • Board Trackers
  • Indian
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

This original 1918 Indian Twin Board-Track Racer is a good reminder that back in the early 20th century, American motorcycle manufacturers were one of…

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The HORIZON Watch – An Affordable, Minimalist Wristwatch

Ben Branch March 26, 2018
HORIZON Watch
  • Design
  • Style
  • Watches

The HORIZON Watch was designed to be an affordable, minimalist Swiss-made wristwatch with a unique face that tells the time at a glance. Time…

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Documentary – The Paris – Dakar Rally: The Beginning – 1979 to 1997

Ben Branch March 25, 2018
Documentary - The Paris - Dakar Rally
  • Films
  • Racing
  • Rally

Paris – Dakar Rally: The Beginning – 1979 to 1997 is a 1 hour and 20 minute documentary about the early, formative years of…

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The Ultra-Lightweight Heimplanet Fistral 2-Person Geodesic Tent

Ben Branch March 24, 2018
The Heimplanet Fistral 2-Person Geodesic Tent Camping
  • Camping
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Gear

The Heimplanet Fistral is a 2-person geodesic tent that tips the scales at an ultra-lightweight 2.5 kilograms (5.5 lbs), it manages to keep its…

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1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 (With John Travolta / Hollywood Heritage)

Ben Branch March 23, 2018
Ford Mustang Boss 302 Hood
  • American
  • Cars
  • Ford

The 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 was the second and final year of the now highly-collectible pony car. Despite the fact that it was…

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The Limited-Edition Helstons Bombardier Thunder Sheepskin Jacket

Ben Branch March 23, 2018
Helstons Bombardier Thunder Brown Jacket
  • Clothing
  • French
  • Gear
  • Jackets

The Helstons Bombardier Thunder Sheepskin Jacket is a modern take on the iconic sheepskin bomber jacket – a vitally important piece of clothing (and…

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The Ferrari Testarossa – 1980s Supercar Royalty

Ben Branch March 22, 2018
Ferrari Testarossa
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Italian

The Ferrari Testarossa is a supercar that can almost single-handedly define the 1980s – an decade of excess, Synthwave, fluorescent colors, Back to the Future,…

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The Voyager Golden Record LP Box Set – Earth-Bound Version

Ben Branch March 22, 2018
The Voyager Golden Record LP Box Set
  • Music
  • NASA
  • Space

The Voyager Golden Record LP Box Set was developed as an Earth-bound companion for the famous golden records contained within both the Voyager 1…

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BAAK Motocyclettes BMW R nineT Scrambler Prototype

Ben Branch March 21, 2018
BMW R nineT Scrambler 2
  • BMW
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The BMW R nineT The BMW R nineT was developed by the German marque as a modern version of the now iconic R90 –…

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