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The 1966 Lotus Elan – Twin Cam British Roadster Royalty

Ben Branch February 24, 2018
Lotus Elan Engine
  • British
  • Cars
  • Design

The Lotus Elan is a British sports car with a cult following around the world, since it was first introduced it’s had an impact…

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The Original American Dune Buggy – 1965 Meyers Manxter 2+2

Ben Branch February 23, 2018
  • American
  • Cars
  • Design

The Meyers Manxter 2+2 is the slightly longer wheelbase version of the Meyers Manx – a dune buggy with a form so iconic that it’s…

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John Wyer Team’s Original Pit Signaling Board And Signals

Ben Branch February 23, 2018
  • British
  • Gear
  • Racing

The John Wyer Team took multiple wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans – often with cars wearing the iconic light blue and orange…

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Porsche Tractor – A Rare 1961 Porsche Junior 108

Ben Branch February 22, 2018
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Retro

The first Porsche tractor designs were penned by Dr Ferdinand Porsche in the early 1930s alongside the early designs for the VW Beetle –…

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Nezumi Baleine Dive Watch – A Classic Swedish & Japanese Automatic

Ben Branch February 22, 2018
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Swedish
  • Watches

The Nezumi Baleine Dive Watch is made by Swedish company Nezumi Studios – they specialize in developing classically styled watches with surprisingly affordable price…

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The eCub 2 – A Retro Electric Motorcycle by Shanghai Customs

Ben Branch February 21, 2018
  • Electric Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

The eCub 2 is a retro electric motorcycle from the international team at Shanghai Customs, it combines the much loved Honda Super Cub chassis…

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Classic Style – Crave Waxed Trophy Motorcycle Jacket

Ben Branch February 21, 2018
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

The Crave Waxed Trophy Motorcycle Jacket is the world’s first single-layer waxed Armalith jacket, it was developed by the team at Crave For Ride…

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Ex-Bruce Willis + Ex-Jay Kay 1969 Bullitt-Spec Dodge Charger

Ben Branch February 20, 2018
  • American
  • Cars

The Dodge Charger is often remembered for being the “other” car from the iconic chase scene in the Oscar winning 1968 Steve McQueen film…

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Para-Aramid Motorcycle Gear – Fuel Sergeant Pants

Ben Branch February 20, 2018
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Safety

The new Fuel Sergeant Pants were specifically designed for use by motorcyclists in both urban and off-road environments. The main outer section of the…

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A Rare American Icon – The 500hp 1959 Kellison J-4R V8 Coupe

Ben Branch February 19, 2018
  • American
  • Cars
  • Rare

The Kellison J-4R was the brainchild of USAF pilot James Kellison, a man known for his exceptional intelligence, his deep love for cars, and…

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Lee Parks Design Sumo Motorcycle Gloves

Ben Branch February 19, 2018
  • Gear
  • Gloves

The Lee Parks Design Sumo Motorcycle Gloves are based on the popular DeerTours Gloves that have earned a worldwide following for their exceptionally tough…

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Charles Morgan’s Classics – The Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint

Ben Branch February 18, 2018
Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint
  • Cars
  • Italian

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint is a bit of a personal favorite, and this one is more special than most. It’s the Alfaholics GTA-R…

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