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The Ogle SX1000: A Rare British Sports Car With A Star Wars Connection

Ben Branch July 18, 2024
Ogle SX1000
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an Ogle SX1000, it’s a rare British sports car with just 66 made in total, sharing the same underpinnings as the Mini…

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The Fire Starter By Gerber Gear – $19.99 USD

Ben Branch July 18, 2024
Fire Starter Gerber Gear
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the self-contained Fire Starter by Gerber Gear, it’s a cylinder that unscrews to reveal a ferrocerium rod, a metal striker, and water-resistant…

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LS4 V8-Powered! A 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 5-Speed

Ben Branch July 17, 2024
V8-Swapped DeLorean DMC-12 1
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 that benefits from an engine swap – the original 130 bhp V6 has been replaced with a 303…

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For Sale: A Giant 7-Foot Long Half Scale McLaren MP4/4 Model

Ben Branch July 17, 2024
McLaren MP4-4 Formula One Car Scale Model
  • Cars
  • Formula 1
  • Gear

This is a 1:2 scale model of the McLaren MP4/4 that was driven by Ayrton Senna to the Formula One World Driver’s Championship title…

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1000+ BHP: A 1985 Ferrari Testarossa “Koenig Specials” Competition Evolution II

Ben Branch July 16, 2024
Ferrari Testarossa Koenig Specials Competition Evolution II
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a rare 1985 Ferrari Testarossa Koenig Specials Competition Evolution II. It’s a Testarossa that was given a series of modifications by German…

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Heimplanet Mavericks Basecamp: An Expedition-Grade Tent

Ben Branch July 16, 2024
Heimplanet Mavericks Basecamp Tent
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Heimplanet Mavericks Basecamp, it’s a large tent that can be set up in less than 10 minutes by a single person,…

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The Meyers Manx “Old Red” Kit: Build Your Own Dune Buggy At Home

Ben Branch July 15, 2024
Meyers Manx Old Red Kit 5
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the new, and limited edition, Meyers Manx Old Red dune buggy kit – one of the most famous shapes in automotive history,…

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The Red Wing Iron Ranger Traction Tred Boots: Made In The USA

Ben Branch July 15, 2024
Red Wing Iron Ranger Traction Tred Boots
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear

This is the Red Wing Iron Ranger Traction Tred, it’s the first time the venerable American boot company has ever combined their famous Iron…

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For Sale: E.J. Premo’s Time Capsule-Like 1938 Camper Trailer

Ben Branch July 14, 2024
E.J. Premo Travel Trailer
  • Camping
  • Classic Cars

This is a camper trailer, or caravan, that was designed by General Motors Chief Engineer Elias J. Premo in 1938 so he could use…

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For Sale: A 1004 BHP Chevrolet ZZ632/1000 Crate Engine

Ben Branch July 14, 2024
Chevrolet ZZ632 1000 V8 Crate Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is an unused Chevrolet ZZ632/1000 crate engine, as the model name implies it has a displacement of 632 cubic inches (10.35 liters) and…

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The Stripper: A Dune Buggy That Converts Into A Sports Car

Ben Branch July 13, 2024
Corsair Cars Stripper Dune Buggy 1
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an original “Stripper” from Corsair Cars, it’s a 1970s-era dune buggy that could be quickly converted from a sand rail/dune buggy into…

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A Self Help Book (With A Hidden Flask Inside)

Ben Branch July 13, 2024
Self Help Book With Hidden Flask
  • Books
  • Gear
  • Whiskey

This is the Self Help Book, so named because inside you’ll find no words whatsoever, just a hidden stainless steel hip flask, which can…

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