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1958 Fiberfab Centurion Corvette

Ben Branch December 27, 2017
  • American
  • Cars
  • Chevrolet

It’s thought that only five or so examples of the Centurion Corvette were built in the mid-1960s until General Motors forced Fiberfab to stop…

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365 Snowboarding + Motorcycle Jacket

Ben Branch December 27, 2017
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

The 365 Protective Jacket by Crave For Ride was developed as the world’s first combined motorcycle and snowboarding jacket – allowing wearers to arrive…

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Steve McQueen’s Pope Model K Motorcycle

Ben Branch December 26, 2017
  • American
  • Motorcycles
  • Rare

Steve McQueen was a noted collector of both motorcycles and cars, his untimely death in 1980 left behind a trove of remarkable machines including…

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Ellaspede Road Gloves

Ben Branch December 26, 2017
  • Australian
  • Gear
  • Gloves

Ellaspede’s Road Gloves were developed by the Australian company over an 18 month period, subject to over 10,000 kms of road use, and multiple…

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North Georgia Whiskey + Moonshine Still

Ben Branch December 25, 2017
  • American
  • Gear
  • Home
  • Whiskey

The North Georgia Still Company prides themselves on making world class copper stills using traditional techniques. They use 100% American copper, and they ship…

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1957 Catalina Grand Prix Motorcycle Race

Ben Branch December 24, 2017
  • American
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The Catalina Grand Prix was a motorcycle race held annually between 1950 and 1958 on the island of Santa Catalina off the coast of Los…

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1974 BMW 2002 Turbo – The Mighty Little BMW That Started It All

Ben Branch December 23, 2017
  • BMW
  • Cars
  • German

The BMW 2002 Turbo was launched at the 1973 Frankfurt Motor Show to a sea of wide eyes and open mouths. Bayerische Motoren Werke had a well-earned reputation for building executive saloons, albeit executive saloons that were remarkably fun to drive, but this new 2002 Turbo was something altogether different.

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1970 Mickey Thompson Mini Dragster

Ben Branch December 22, 2017
  • American
  • Cars
  • Racing
  • Rare

It’s thought that only 180 Mickey Thompson Mini Dragsters were built back in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Despite their looks, they’re not…

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TitanLIGHT – Refillable Waterproof Lighter

Ben Branch December 22, 2017
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Survival

The TitanLIGHT was developed by Exotac to be the toughest waterproof and wind-resistant survival lighter in the world. It uses precision machined aluminum construction…

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Project Bike: 1915 Indian Twin Board Track Racer

Ben Branch December 21, 2017
  • American
  • Board Trackers
  • Indian
  • Motorcycles

Project bikes don’t get much more interesting than this, although some may not consider it a project at all, preferring to keep it exactly…

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Bexar Goods Bridle Leather Apple Watch Strap

Ben Branch December 21, 2017
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Watches

The Apple Watch seems to be loved and hated in equal measures – some love the technology it brings to the wrist and others…

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1977 International Scout II Traveler

Ben Branch December 20, 2017
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Off Road

In 1977 Jerry Boone drove his still-new International Super Scout II to a class win in the brutal Baja 1000 desert race. He wasn’t even factory sponsored at the time, but his win put the Scout II firmly on the map for 4×4 racers and enthusiasts across the USA.

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