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The Undone Newman Chronograph – An Unusually Affordable Daily-Wearable

Ben Branch June 14, 2018
Undone Newman Chronograph Watch
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Watches

Then Undone Newman Chronograph is a watch that looks considerably more expensive than it actually is, which is somewhat of a rare thing in the world of wristwatches. For people like me who have…

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1959 Morgan Plus 4 2.1 Litre Competition Roadster – Lawrence Tune Special

Ben Branch June 13, 2018
Morgan Plus 4 Interior
  • British
  • Cars
  • Racing

This Morgan Plus 4 is a little different than most, it’s been fitted with a full performance conversion by Lawrence Tune, a company founded by Morgan racing legend Chris Lawrence. Lawrence Tune It was…

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The W. R. Case & Sons Hobo Knife – American Made Since 1899

Ben Branch June 13, 2018
W. R. Case & Sons Hobo Knife
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Knives

The W. R. Case & Sons Hobo Knife is actually three utensils in one, and each can be detached to give you a full three-piece cutlery set for dinners when you’re on the road…

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The Metalbike Garage Custom BMW K1200RS

Ben Branch June 12, 2018
BMW K1200RS Detail
  • BMW
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles

The Metalbike Garage BMW K1200RS Metalbike Garage was founded by Simone Lecca after he left Gruppo Bertone – the storied Italian automotive styling, coachbuilding, and manufacturing company. Since Metalbike was founded 10 years ago,…

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The Roland Sands Design Fresno Motorcycle Riding Shoe

Ben Branch June 12, 2018
Roland Sands Design Fresno Motorcycle Riding Shoe
  • American
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear

The Roland Sands Design Fresno Riding Shoe is a motorcycle boot designed for everyday use – both on and off your bike. While it’s not recommended to ride a motorcycle in regular shoes, the…

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Tamiya 1:10 Scale Remote Control Datsun 240Z Rally Version

Ben Branch June 11, 2018
Tamiya 1:10 Scale Remote Control Datsun 240Z Rally Version
  • Cars
  • Gear
  • Japanese
  • Rally

This Tamiya 4×4 1:10 scale R/C car is based on the race-winning Datsun 240Z rally car used in the 1971 East African Safari Rally. The East African Safari Rally The East African Safari Rally…

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Don’t Die In The Woods – The World’s Toughest Ultralight Survival Tent

Ben Branch June 11, 2018
Don't Die In The Woods - The World's Toughest Ultralight Survival Tent
  • American
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Survival

Don’t Die In The Woods claim that this is the “World’s Toughest Ultralight Survival Tent”, and as far as we can tell, they’re right. Each tent is made from NASA-developed extra-thick HeatFlex™ mylar, with…

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Documentary: Malle Moto – The Forgotten Dakar Story

Ben Branch June 10, 2018
Malle Moto - The Forgotten Dakar Story
  • British
  • Films
  • Racing
  • Rally

Malle Moto – The Forgotten Dakar Story is a full-length documentary covering the remarkable entry of Lyndon Poskitt in the Malle Moto Class of the 2017 Dakar Rally. The Malle Moto Class isn’t particularly…

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The Jane Motorcycles Mercer CPO Moto Riding Shirt

Ben Branch June 9, 2018
Jane Motorcycles Mercer CPO Moto Riding Shirt
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear

The new Mercer CPO Riding Shirt was developed by Jane Motorcycles to be a shirt suitable for motorcycle use – particularly for those who ride in lower-speed urban environments in the warmer summer months…

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The Toyota 2000GT Roadster From James Bond’s You Only Live Twice

Ben Branch June 8, 2018
Toyota 2000GT Convertible Headlight
  • Cars
  • Japanese
  • Rare

The Toyota 2000GT The Toyota 2000GT was actually built by Yamaha, and it was originally intended to have Nissan badges. It’s a Japanese sports car not widely known outside the classic car world, but…

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The New Arai XD-4 Africa Twin Helmet – Snell M2015 Certified

Ben Branch June 8, 2018
Arai XD-4 Africa Twin Helmet
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Japanese

The Arai XD-4 Africa Twin Helmet is a new addition to the Arai helmet range targeted squarely at Honda riders. The design of the XD-4 Africa Twin is both a little modern and a little…

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BMW K100 Retro Racer by Les Ateliers Du Dr Joë

Ben Branch June 7, 2018
BMW K100 Custom Motorcycle
  • BMW
  • Cafe Racers
  • Motorcycles

The BMW K100 The BMW K100 was the motorcycle developed by the German marque to take the fight to the new breed of Japanese inline-4s, whilst at the same time meeting the increasingly stringent…

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