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Bugbite – A 1935 Mahogany Speedboat Design Re-Enters Production

Ben Branch September 16, 2019
Bugbite Mahogany Speedboat
  • Art
  • Boats

Bugbite is a 17 ft traditional was built in 2019 by Kevin Fitzke to the original and much-loved 1935 design by A.A. Apel. The plans for Apel’s design were first published in the 1935…

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“The Rescues” Episode 1 – Austin A30 – A New YouTube Series

Ben Branch September 15, 2019
Car & Classic The Rescues - Austin A30
  • British
  • Cars
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  • Films

This is the first episode in a brand new YouTube series from the team at Car & Classic. It’s a refreshingly honest look at what it’s actually like to find and rescue cars from…

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The Ultra-Short Wheelbase Truck Chevrolet Never Built – A 5.7 Litre V8 C50 Restomod

Ben Branch September 14, 2019
Chevrolet C50 Truck
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

Trucks like the Chevrolet C50 became so common on the streets of North America in the ’60s and ’70s they became an inexorable part of the background, frequently seen in films, photographs, and TV…

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A Very Rare 1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GTS Clubsport

Ben Branch September 13, 2019
Porsche 924 Carrera GTS Clubsport Front
  • Cars
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  • Porsche

The Porsche 924 Carrera GTS Clubsport is a rare variant of the 924 designed specifically for competition. It’s based on a steel unibody shell of the standard Porsche 924, but not much of the…

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The Omologato Laguna Seca – An Affordable Motorsport-Inspired Wristwatch

Ben Branch September 13, 2019
Omologato Laguna Seca
  • Accessories
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The Omologato Laguna Seca is a new watch for 2019 named for one of the most famous race tracks in the world – Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. The name Laguna Seca is Spanish…

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A Brief History of the Jeep CJ Series – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch September 12, 2019
  • Brief Histories
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

First There Was the “Blitz Buggy” and a War to Win The beginning of the Jeep CJ dates back to the origin of the “Jeep” itself, a story that began on 11th July 1940…

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The Timeless Schott Light Weight Cowhide Motorcycle Jacket

Ben Branch September 12, 2019
Schott Light Weight Cowhide Motorcycle Jacket
  • American
  • Gear
  • Jackets

The Schott Light Weight cowhide motorcycle jacket is a new release from the storied American company that’s been making some of the most beloved motorcycle jackets in the world for over 100 years. Schott…

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Ducati 900SS – A Thoroughbred Italian Superbike From The 1970s

Ben Branch September 11, 2019
Ducati 900SS Fairing
  • Ducati
  • Motorcycles

The Ducati 900SS is one of the most important road-going superbikes from this period in the Italian company’s history. The 900SS model was a direct descendent of the 750SS which was the motorcycle that…

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A NASA Apollo Manned Lunar Landing GOSS-Mission Profile Signed by 9 Astronauts

Ben Branch September 11, 2019
Apollo Moon Mission Map
  • American
  • Art
  • NASA
  • Space

This Apollo Moon mission map shows the GOSS-Mission profile, it was originally published by the NASA Office of Manned Space Flight and it’s been signed by the original Apollo astronauts Fred Haise, Charlie Duke,…

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For Sale: McDonnell F4H-1F Phantom II – The Only Privately Owned F-4 Phantom Capable of Flight

Ben Branch September 10, 2019
  • American
  • Military
  • Planes

This is the only privately owned F-4 Phantom II capable of flight in the world, and it’s currently for sale. The McDonnell F-4 Phantom II is one of the most beloved jet fighters of…

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Yorktown™ Quick Detach Tool Roll – Made In The USA

Ben Branch September 10, 2019
Yorktow Quick Detach Tool Roll
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Tools

The Yorktown™ Quick Detach Tool Roll was developed to suit the needs of everyone from professional mechanics to home garage tinkerers and everyone in between. It features one primary tool roll, with four detachable…

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Ex-Special Forces Prototype: Land Rover Defender 110 V8 SOV

Ben Branch September 9, 2019
Land Rover Defender 110 V8 RSOV
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

This Land Rover Defender SOV (also known as the RSOV) was originally built as a prototype for the American Special Forces, specifically the US Army Rangers. The vehicle was one of three prototypes built…

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