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Automobile Tire Hydroplaning: What Happens

Ben Branch January 8, 2017
  • American
  • Cars
  • Films

Automobile Tire Hydroplaning: Why It Happens is a short educational film that includes some fascinating NASA footage from the period, including a view under…

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1970 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona

Ben Branch January 7, 2017
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Italian

The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona was released in 1968 as an answer to the ground-breaking Lamborghini Miura, which had been released to huge public…

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1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo

Ben Branch January 6, 2017
  • British
  • Cars
  • Design

In 1980 the Lotus Esprit Turbo made its first public appearance, it shares the same body as its naturally aspirated forbear, but features chassis…

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Gibson Memphis ES-355 Cherry Gloss

Ben Branch January 6, 2017
  • American
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Music

Gibson Guitars was founded in 1902 and originally made mandolin-family instruments, they rose to prominence after they invented the first archtop guitars using the…

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James Garner’s Husqvarna 400 Cross

Ben Branch January 5, 2017
  • Husqvarna
  • Motorcycles
  • Off Road
  • Swedish

James Garner was an A-list actor from the golden age of Hollywood who shared the motorsport addiction that also afflicted the likes of Steve…

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Autodromo Monoposto Chronograph

Ben Branch January 5, 2017
  • Design
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Watches

The Monoposto Chronograph is an automatic watch by Autodromo designed as an homage to the dials used on the single-seater racing cars of time…

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1970 Rickman Triumph Métisse

Ben Branch January 4, 2017
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Off Road

The Rickman Triumph Métisse is a quintessentially British motorcycle, and it showcases some of the best individual components the UK had to offer during the…

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Icon 1000 Retrograde Boots

Ben Branch January 4, 2017
  • American
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear

The new Icon 1000 Retrograde Boots have styling that’s both a little retro, and a little futuristic. This makes them suitable for both modern…

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The Miami Vice Ferrari Testarossa

Ben Branch January 3, 2017
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Films

Those of us who remember the ’80s will recall a few cultural icons – things like keyboard guitars, huge hair, ill-advised neon clothing, and…

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The Homemade Gin Kit

Ben Branch January 3, 2017
  • American
  • Gear
  • Taste

The Homemade Gin Kit allows those of us who’ve always wanted to be moonshiners the chance to make our own personal firewater, and then…

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Steve McQueen’s 1912 Harley-Davidson X8E Big Twin

Ben Branch January 2, 2017
  • American
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

Steve McQueen’s love of cars and motorcycles is extensively documented, during his lifetime he rode, raced, and collected a huge array of vehicles –…

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Sullivans Cove French Oak Cask Single Malt

Ben Branch January 2, 2017
  • Australian
  • Rare
  • Whiskey

In 2014 the talented team of whisky makers at Sullivans Cove in Tasmania managed a feat never before achieved by a distillery outside of…

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