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Maddox Pulsejet Motorcycle

Ben Branch December 13, 2016
  • American
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

Robert “Rocketman” Maddox has been building pulsejet-powered vehicles since the 1990s, and is now considered one of the world’s foremost experts on pulsejet design…

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Iconic Racing Cars by Arthur Schening

Ben Branch December 13, 2016
  • Art
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Home

Arthur Schening is a talented artist with a love of classic racing cars, his art adorns walls in homes, garages, and offices across the…

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Harley-Davidson Big Twins – The Twin Cam

Ben Branch December 12, 2016
  • American
  • eBay
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

Harley-Davidson Twin Cam development began back in 1992, in the waning years of the twentieth century. By this time Harley-Davidson was a long way…

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Desert Fox 5000 Fuel Bag

Ben Branch December 12, 2016
  • Accessories
  • Gear
  • Off Road

The Desert Fox 5000 is a fuel bag that can hold 5 litres (1.32 gallons) of fuel, and be strapped to your bike for…

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1934 Chevrolet Film: Facts on Friction

Ben Branch December 11, 2016
  • American
  • Cars
  • Films

Facts on Friction is a 1934 Chevrolet film about brakes – and although that might not sound quite as exciting as films about engines…

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2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition

Ben Branch December 10, 2016
  • American
  • Cars
  • Ford
  • Rare

The Ford GT was developed as a hat tip to its iconic forebear, the Ford GT40, a vehicle developed by Ford and Lola to…

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The Bell Moto-3 Revival Helmet

Ben Branch December 9, 2016
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets

When Bell Helmets announced they’d be bringing back their Moto-3 Helmet made famous during the ‘70s, the classic motorcycle world sat up and took…

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Union Garage Robinson Jacket

Ben Branch December 9, 2016
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Safety

The Union Garage Robinson Jacket is a joint project between the talented teams at both Vanson Leathers and Union Garage in New York City….

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1984 Honda ATC70

Ben Branch December 8, 2016
  • Honda
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles
  • Off Road

The 3-wheeled ATC models by Honda started production in 1970, they founded the market for off-road trikes and a number of other manufacturers followed…

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Northland Traditional Tri-Wood Skis

Ben Branch December 8, 2016
  • American
  • Design
  • Gear

The Northland Ski Manufacturing Company got its start in 1912 – making it the oldest ski company in the USA and a name recognised…

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Gasoline Motor Co. Yamaha SR400 Scrambler

Ben Branch December 7, 2016
  • Australian
  • Japanese
  • Scrambler Motorcycles
  • Yamaha

The Yamaha SR400 (and its sibling the SR500) are amongst the most reliable, and generally bulletproof motorcycles in existence. This is largely because the…

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Helite Turtle Airbag Vest

Ben Branch December 7, 2016
  • Accessories
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Safety

The Helite Turtle Airbag Vest is essentially an airbag for your torso, offering protection for your spine, back, chest, ribs, and kidneys. The Helite…

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