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A Rare American Classic: The Kaiser-Darrin Roadster

Jon Branch August 14, 2024
Kaiser Darrin sports car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Kaiser-Darrin was one of the early sports cars to enter production in the United States. It was created by Howard “Dutch” Darrin who…

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The “She Rides” Documentary By Gareth Maxwell Roberts

Ben Branch August 14, 2024
She Rides Documentary
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Films

This post was written by Gareth Maxwell Roberts, the director of the documentary “She Rides,” and the man behind “Oil in The Blood,” a…

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The Incredible Inline-8 Delage D8 S Roadster

Jon Branch August 13, 2024
Delage D8S Partout classic car
  • Classic Cars
  • French

The Delage D8 was one of the company’s most prestigious models. Powered by a 4,061cc OHC inline-eight cylinder engine the D8 was made in…

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The Danner Bull Run 6″ Wedge Chelsea Boot

Ben Branch August 13, 2024
Danner Bull Run 6 Wedge Chelsea Boot
  • Boots
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  • Style

This is the Danner Bull Run 6″ Wedge Chelsea Boot, each one is made at the company’s factory in Portland, Oregon from full-grain, oiled…

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The First Wedge Car (That No One Has Heard Of) – The 1966 Cannara

Ben Branch August 12, 2024
1966 Cannara Wedge Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a car that almost no one seems to know about, yet it should be just as famous as the iconic concept car…

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Flying Boat: A New Documentary From Dirk Braun

Ben Branch August 12, 2024
Flying Boat Documentary Poster
  • Films
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Flying Boat is a new documentary feature film by Dirk Braun about the golden age of the flying boat, and the people who keep…

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For Sale: The 1993 Vector Avtech WX-3 Supercar Prototype

Ben Branch August 11, 2024
Vector Avtech WX-3 Prototype Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Vector Avtech WX-3 was arguably the most impressive American supercar of its time, featuring a mid-mounted engine capable of up to 1200 bhp,…

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For Sale: A Rare Holman-Moody Ford 427 FE V8 Engine

Ben Branch August 11, 2024
Holman-Moody Ford 427 FE V8 Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a Holman-Moody Ford 427 FE V8 that was fitted to a Shelby Cobra 427 – the most powerful version of the British/American…

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For Sale: An American-Made Bocar XP-6 V8

Ben Branch August 10, 2024
Bocar XP-6 17
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an original 1959 Bocar XP-6, a little-known American sports racing car developed by Bob Carnes in Lakewood, Colorado to challenge the dominant…

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A Mad Max-Style 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 By J.T. Nesbitt

Ben Branch August 10, 2024
Mad Max-Style Kawasaki KZ1000
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is a Mad Max-style 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 that was built by motorcycle designer J.T. Nesbitt of Bienville Studios in New Orleans, Louisiana. This…

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For Sale: The Incredible Mathon V16-Powered Ford Hot Rod

Ben Branch August 9, 2024
Mathon V16 Ford Hot Rod
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a Ford hot rod that’s powered by a unique V16 engine built by Al Mathon of Hicksville, New York. This engine is…

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The Kodiak Canvas Truck Tent – An Affordable Alternative To Rooftop Tents

Ben Branch August 9, 2024
Kodiak Canvas Truck Tent
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Kodiak Canvas Truck Tent, as the name suggests its a tent for your truck, turning the cargo bed into an actual…

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