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Moto-Lita Mark Four Leather Rim Steering Wheel

Ben Branch June 3, 2019
Moto-Lita Mark Four Leather Rim Perforated Steering Wheel
  • British
  • Classic Cars

The Moto-Lita Mark Four is a classically-styled leather rim steering wheel from the storied British company with an aluminum-alloy chassis, and characteristic circular cutaways in the arms to reduce weight. Moto-Lita has been a…

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Ford v. Ferrari: Watch The Original 1966 Le Mans Documentary – “This Time Tomorrow”

Ben Branch June 2, 2019
1966 24 Hours of Le Mans Start
  • Ferrari
  • Films
  • Ford

This Time Tomorrow is a documentary about the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans victory by the Ford Motor Company, now the subject of a major Hollywood film named “Ford v. Ferrari” starring Christian…

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Jenvey Heritage DCOE Throttle Bodies – Fuel Injection For Classic Cars

Ben Branch June 1, 2019
Jenvey Heritage DCOE Throttle Body Open
  • British
  • Engineering

The Jenvey Heritage DCOE throttle body was developed to evoke the styling of the classic Weber DCOE – the acronym stands for “Doppio Corpo Orizzontale E” which means “double body horizontal” in Italian. The Weber…

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A 1942 Harley-Davidson WLA – America’s WW2 Liberator

Ben Branch May 31, 2019
Harley-Davidson WLA
  • American
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

The Harley-Davidson WLA was designed to be an exceptionally tough motorcycle for use in the Second World War that could ford a stream up to 16 inches deep, carry 40 lbs of equipment, run…

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Vuvroom Classic Car Skateboard Decks / Wall Art – $60 USD

Ben Branch May 31, 2019
Vuvroom Skateboard Deck BMW 2002 Main
  • American
  • Art
  • Gear
  • Home

These classic car skateboard decks by Vuvroom were designed by Brian Dooley, an illustrator with a life-long affinity for vintage motoring. Dooley founded Vuvroom as a platform to create and sell his work as…

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The Jaguar XK120 That Vanished (And Was Later Found Under A Table)

Ben Branch May 30, 2019
Jaguar XK120 Chassis and Engine 2
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Jaguar XK120 is one of the most beloved British sports cars of the 20th century, so you can imagine the heartbreak of a young man who owned an XK120 when he discovered it…

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Age Your Own Whisky: The Bluegrass Barrels 2 Litre Mini Oak Barrel

Ben Branch May 30, 2019
Bluegrass Barrels 2-Litre Mini Oak Barrel Bourbon
  • American
  • Gear
  • Whiskey

These 2 litre mini American white oak barrels from Bluegrass Barrels in Kentucky are designed to allow you to age your own spirits at home. Each barrel comes with a bung at the top…

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A Rare 1967 Ford 427 ci SOHC “Cammer” V8 Engine

Ben Branch May 29, 2019
Ford 427 ci SOHC Cammer V8 Engine
  • American
  • Engineering
  • Ford

  The Ford 427 ci SOHC “Cammer” V8 engine was nicknamed the “90 Day Wonder” by the team at Ford’s version of Area 51 – the X-Garage. The development timeline of the engine was…

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The Tot Rod – A Hot Rod For Kids

Ben Branch May 29, 2019
Tot Rods
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the Tot Rod, a bespoke kid’s car designed as a miniature evocation of the ’32 Ford – often referred to as the Deuce and generally regarded as the single most important car…

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1969 Ford Bronco Restomod – 460 hp Coyote Engine – 6 Seats – 4 Doors

Ben Branch May 28, 2019
Ford Bronco Restomod
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This Ford Bronco restomod has been comprehensively built from the ground up to be something the factory never originally offered in 1969 – a four-door six-seater with 460 hp, air conditioning and a keyless…

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An Original, Working White Rose Gasoline Neon Sign

Ben Branch May 28, 2019
White Rose Dependable Gasoline Neon Sign
  • American
  • Art

Neon White Rose Gasoline signs could be seen on highways and byways coast to coast in the early to mid-20th century. The White Rose trademark belonged to The National Refining Company located in Cleveland,…

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The Citroën 2CV 4×4 Sahara – The Unstoppable French Answer To The Land Rover

Ben Branch May 27, 2019
Citroën 2CV 4×4 Sahara Car
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Classic Cars

The rare Citroën 2CV 4×4 Sahara features both a front and a rear engine which can be operated independently – meaning the car can be front wheel drive, rear wheel drive, or four wheel…

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