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The Original 750cc Two-Stroke – The Suzuki GT750 “Le Mans”

Ben Branch March 16, 2018
Suzuki GT750 Main Picture
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles
  • Suzuki

The Suzuki GT750 was released in 1971 as a competitor for the Honda CB750. Much to Suzuki’s credit they didn’t jump on the bandwagon…

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Jane Motorcycles Bowery Skull T-Shirt

Ben Branch March 16, 2018
Jane Motorcycles Bowery Skull T-Shirt
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear

The Jane Motorcycles Bowery Skull T-Shirt is made in the USA from 100% cotton, and it bears the logo of what is almost certainly…

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The First Ducati Production L-Twin – The Ducati 750 GT

Ben Branch March 15, 2018
  • Ducati
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

The Ducati 750 GT was the Italian company’s first road-going V-twin, though of course they prefer the term L-twin as it better describes the…

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Adventure Camping Mini Espresso Maker by GSI Outdoors

Ben Branch March 15, 2018
Adventure Camping Mini Espresso Maker by GSI Outdoors With Cup
  • Camping
  • Coffee
  • Gear
  • Survival

The Mini Espresso Maker by GSI Outdoors was designed for people who love the great outdoors, but can’t bring themselves to start the day…

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Little Dutch Sleeper: A Restomod 1380cc 1980 Classic Mini

Ben Branch March 14, 2018
Classic Mini Cooper Main
  • British
  • Cars
  • Design

The Mini Cooper is probably the most famous giant killer in motorsport history, it was the performance version of the classic Mini, a car…

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The Thodio .50 Cal A-Box – The Original Ammo Can Boombox

Ben Branch March 14, 2018
The .50 Cal A-Box - The Original Ammo Can Boombox
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Music

The Thodio .50 Cal A-Box is known as the original ammo can boombox, each is made using a steel ammunition box previously used to…

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The DKW W2000 / Hercules W-2000 Rotary – A Wankel Rotary Motorcycle

Ben Branch March 13, 2018
DKW W2000 Rotary - A Wankel Rotary Motorcycle
  • Engineering
  • German
  • Motorcycles

The DKW W2000 is a rotary-engined motorcycle that was sold under the name “Hercules W-2000” in all world markets outside the United Kingdom –…

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How to Build a Car – The Autobiography of the World’s Greatest Formula 1 Designer

Ben Branch March 13, 2018
How to Build a Car - The Autobiography of the World’s Greatest Formula 1 Designer
  • Books
  • British
  • Cars
  • Formula 1

How to Build a Car – The Autobiography of the World’s Greatest Formula 1 Designer is an essential read for any racing fan –…

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1 of 3 Ever Made: The Chevrolet V8 Powered 1965 Attila Mark 3

Ben Branch March 12, 2018
Attila-Chevrolet Car
  • British
  • Cars
  • Racing
  • Rare

The Attila Mark 3 was one of the racing cars built by British garagistes Mark Perry and Val Dare-Bryan of Racing Developments of North…

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The Automotive Art of Halmo

Ben Branch March 12, 2018
250 GTO Wall Model
  • Art
  • Cars
  • Italian

Halmo is an Italian company based just 100 kilometers from the main Ferrari headquarters in Maranello, it was founded by architect and yacht designer…

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Documentary: Shoot The Salt – The Fastest Woman On A V-Twin

Ben Branch March 11, 2018
Shoot The Salt - The Fastest Woman On A V-Twin Jody Perewitz
  • American
  • Motorcycles

Shoot The Salt is a documentary covering the first attempt of Jody Perewitz to set a new land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats…

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The Crow’s Nest Extended Rooftop Tent by Feldon Shelter

Ben Branch March 10, 2018
The Crows Nest Extended Rooftop Tent by Feldon Shelter
  • Camping
  • Classic 4x4
  • Gear
  • Off Road

The Crow’s Nest Extended Rooftop Tent by Feldon Shelter is an excellent alternative to the more common ground-based tent – particularly for those who…

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