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Dr Yes – A Chevelle SS 396 Big Block Film (James Bond Parody)

Ben Branch December 16, 2018
Dr Yes - A Chevelle SS 396 Big Block Marketing Film
  • American
  • Films

This short marketing film is so abstract that I couldn’t pass up the chance to feature it here, it’s a James Bond parody of sorts, the first Bond film “Dr No” had been released…

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Forest Kevlar® Motorcycle Shirt by Crave – The Original

Ben Branch December 15, 2018
Crave Kevlar Motorcycle Shirt
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

The team at Crave were the first in the world to develop regular-looking shirts that have a full Kevlar® lining and pockets for elbow, shoulder, and back armor. The shirts proved immediately popular, particularly…

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This Is The Only 1980 Mercury Cosworth Capri Prototype Ever Built

Ben Branch December 14, 2018
Mercury Cosworth Capri Main
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

I’d never seen a 1980 Mercury Cosworth Capri before stumbling across this one, and that shouldn’t really be that surprising as only one of them was ever made. The car is a proof-of-concept prototype overseen…

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We Went Fast – Helmet Christmas Tree Ornament + Bottler Opener

Ben Branch December 14, 2018
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

The We Went Fast Christmas tree ornament doubles up as a bottle opener to ensure that it’s the only piece of Christmas decoration that you can actually use for the other 11 months of…

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The Rare Italian/American Apollo 3500 GT

Ben Branch December 13, 2018
Apollo 3500 GT Nose
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Italian

The Apollo 3500 GT is an American/Italian grand tourer that was intended to compete with the likes of Aston Martin, Jaguar, Ferrari, and Maserati. It featured an all-American drivetrain and running gear mostly supplied…

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The New Bell Eliminator Helmet – Everything You Need To Know

Ben Branch December 13, 2018
Bell Eliminator Helmet
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Safety

The Bell Eliminator Helmet is a new design from the American company designed to fit into their expanding line of classic helmets, alongside models like the Moto-3 and the Bullitt. It’s clear from the…

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ZOOZ One – An Electric BMX Bike For The 21st Century

Ben Branch December 12, 2018
ZOOZ ONE Electric BMW Bike
  • American
  • Design
  • Electric Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The ZOOZ One is an electric BMX bike that’s 20% larger than a standard BMX bicycle, to ensure that it’ll comfortably accommodate adults from 5′ all the way up to 6’5″. The bike’s design…

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Alps Mountaineering Zephyr Tent – Ideal For Motorcycle Adventures

Ben Branch December 12, 2018
Alps Mountaineering Zephyr 1 Person Tent
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Off Road

The Alps Mountaineering Zephyr tent is fantastic for hikers and mountain bikers, but it’s also excellent for motorcycle camping and cross country two-wheeled adventures. Hikers and moto-campers both face the same basic problem –…

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1 of 5 Ever Made: The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona NART Spider

Ben Branch December 11, 2018
Ferrari 365 GTB 4 Daytona NART Spider Back
  • Cars
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  • Ferrari
  • Italian

Just 5 examples of the Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona NART Spider were ever built, the car was a special order from Italian racing driver turned US Ferrari importer Luigi Chinetti, it has the underpinnings of…

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The Halley Helmet Stand – A Modern Motorcycle Helmet Stand

Ben Branch December 11, 2018
Halley Helmet Stand
  • Design
  • Helmets
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The Halley Helmet Stand is a minimalist helmet stand designed to protect your helmet’s impact absorbing liner by dispersing its weight over a sphere, rather than over a hook or a knob. Helmet storage is…

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Husqvarna Model 30 A – Privateer Dirt Track Racer

Ben Branch December 10, 2018
Husqvarna Model 30 A Motorcycle JAP Engine
  • Motocross
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing
  • Swedish

This Husqvarna Model 30 A is a custom motorcycle of sorts – it was built by a privateer racer before Husqvarna offered their own factory-built version – the Model 350DT (DT for “dirt track”)….

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A Brief History of the Model T Ford – Everything You Need To Know

Jon Branch December 10, 2018
Ford Model T
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  • Ford

The Beginnings of Ford Motor Company Henry Ford’s Model T was the visionary breakthrough that brought motor vehicle ownership to millions of ordinary middle class people and opened up a new era of mobility…

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