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Biltwell Lane Splitter Helmet

Ben Branch April 19, 2017
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets

The Biltwell Lane Splitter Helmet has been in limited release since it was introduced – demand has been so strong that no sooner is a…

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Ducati 900SS

Ben Branch April 18, 2017
  • Ducati
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

The first generation Ducati 900SS was the successor to the bike that saved Ducati from oblivion in April of 1972 when Paul Smart won the…

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ICON 1000 Forestall Jacket

Ben Branch April 18, 2017
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

The ICON 1000 Forestall jacket is a 21st century take on the classic waxed cotton jacket worn by early cross-country motorcycle racers and riders – but…

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1932 Ford – Drag Racing Class AB Champion of 1954

Ben Branch April 17, 2017
  • American
  • Cars
  • Ford
  • Racing

In some respects, “Barn Finds” have become the sunken treasure of the 21st century. Whereas treasure hunters of old used to venture out into the…

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Rolex Daytona

Ben Branch April 17, 2017
  • Engineering
  • Style
  • Watches

The Rolex Daytona was first introduced in 1963 as a chronograph for racing drivers and their crew. The rotating bezel is engraved with a…

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1976 Indianapolis 500 – McLaren’s Last Win at the Brickyard

Ben Branch April 16, 2017
  • American
  • British
  • Films
  • Racing

The 1976 Indianapolis 500 would be the last time a McLaren-badged car would win the iconic American motor race – with American driver Johnny Rutherford…

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Velocette KSS MkII Project Motorcycle

Ben Branch April 15, 2017
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing
  • Rare

A Very Short History of Velocette Velocette was a British motorcycle manufacturer founded by the German-born Johannes Gütgemann, who would change his name to…

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1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA

Ben Branch April 14, 2017
  • Cars
  • Italian
  • Racing
  • Rare

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA was the out-and-out race version of the Giulia Sprint GT road car – just 500 GTAs were built…

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Escape One Tiny House

Ben Branch April 14, 2017
  • American
  • Home
  • Luxury

The Escape One is built by a company with over 25 years of experience designing high-end tiny houses known for their unique styling and light, airy…

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Aston Martin DB6 MKII Vantage

Ben Branch April 13, 2017
  • British
  • Cars
  • Luxury
  • Rare

The Aston Martin DB6 was produced in higher numbers than its forebear the DB5, and it would be the last in the original series…

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Cure Collection GT Veloce Tee

Ben Branch April 13, 2017
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Retro

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT Veloce was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the man named Car Designer of the Century in 1999 after an…

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NCT Motorcycles BMW R100T “ToastBrot”

Ben Branch April 12, 2017
  • BMW
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

There are few motorcycle engines as iconic as the BMW Airhead. The opposed twins were first built by the German marque in 1923 based…

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