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Footage: The 1971 Formula 1 Team Bosses Race – In Identical Ford Escort MKIs

Ben Branch May 13, 2018
Jack Brabham Trophy Race
  • Films
  • Ford
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

The Jack Brabham Trophy Race was held at Brands Hatch in 1971, identical cars were piloted by the Formula 1 paddock’s team bosses, and there would be absolutely no love lost in the competitive…

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The Boosted Mini – An Electric Skateboard For The Masses

Ben Branch May 12, 2018
Boosted Mini Electric Skateboard
  • Design
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

The Boosted Mini is an electric skateboard designed for everybody – not just the longboard wizards. Its smaller size when compared to typical electric skateboards makes it far more manageable for beginner to intermediate…

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Valespeed Motorcycles – 28 Days Later Custom GasGas

Ben Branch May 11, 2018
Custom GasGas Motorcycle
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

Valespeed Motorcycles 28 Days Later is a custom GasGas built by Valespeed Motorcycles, a one-man operation run by a friendly Brit named Ben who’s based out of Worcestershire in the UK. Ben’s last build…

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The Pagnol P1 Moto Boot – The Quintessential Classic Modern Motorcycle Boot

Ben Branch May 11, 2018
Pagnol P1 Moto Boot
  • American
  • Boots
  • Gear

The new Pagnol P1 Moto Boots were developed by the team at the renowned motorcycle (and automotive) gear manufacturer to be the ideal pair of motorcycle boots that you can wear both on and…

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The Goblin Works Garage Norton Dominator Cafe Racer

Ben Branch May 10, 2018
Norton Fairing
  • British
  • Cafe Racers
  • Norton

The Norton Dominator Cafe Racer This Norton Dominator cafe racer holds two unique distinctions, it’s the only one like it in the world, and it’s the first (and so far only) custom motorcycle to have…

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The Breitling Sprint – The 1960s Swiss Chronograph For Athletes

Ben Branch May 10, 2018
Breitling Sprint
  • Gear
  • Main
  • Style
  • Watches

The Breitling Sprint was originally developed by the Swiss watchmaker for use by athletes, with a reliable Valjoux 7733 chronograph movement allowing coaches or athletes to track their times down to the second. The…

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The Original 1959 Pontiac El Catalina Prototype – Only 1 Was Ever Made

Ben Branch May 9, 2018
Pontiac El Catalina Prototype
  • American
  • Cars
  • Rare

In 1959 the designers and engineers at Pontiac were tasked with building a competitor for the Ford Ranchero and Chevrolet El Camino – the only caveat was that they had to use as many…

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Frank Sinatra’s 1938 Arrest Fingerprint Records

Ben Branch May 9, 2018
Frank Sinatra's Arrest Fingerprint Records And Mugshot
  • American
  • Vintage

These are Frank Sinatra’s original fingerprint records from his arrest on the 26th of November 1938 – he was charged with the crime of seduction. His alleged conviction was for engaging in sexual intercourse…

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Big Bear Desert Racer: 1928 Harley-Davidson JDH Twin-Cam

Ben Branch May 8, 2018
Harley-Davidson JDH Twin-Cam
  • American
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The Harley-Davidson JDH Twin-Cam The Harley-Davidson JDH Twin-Cam is one of the most celebrated motorcycles ever built by the Milwaukee-based manufacturer. The 74 cubic inch V-twin featured twin cams with two lobes on each, rather…

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Iron & Resin Moto Pannier Bag – The Ideal Motorcycle Weekender

Ben Branch May 8, 2018
Iron & Resin Moto Pannier Bag
  • American
  • Bags
  • Gear

The Iron & Resin Moto Pannier Bag was designed to fit most (vintage and modern) motorcycles, allowing the rider to pack away a weekends worth of clothing and supplies without the inherent problems that…

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1972 Porsche 914/6 – Race-Prepared to FIA Standards

Ben Branch May 7, 2018
Porsche 914/6 Interior
  • Cars
  • Porsche
  • Racing

The Porsche 914/6 is the flat-6 version of the popular 914 model – a car developed by Porsche to slot into its line-up below the 911 (at a lower price point), with engaging handling…

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Elvis Presley’s 1968 Fender Telecaster Prototype

Ben Branch May 7, 2018
Elvis Presley's 1968 Fender Telecaster Prototype
  • American
  • Gear
  • Music

This is the first 1968 Fender Telecaster prototype that was made – only 6 were built in total, this guitar went to Elvis Presley, and the others went to other 1960s rock luminaries including…

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