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Egli-Vincent Racer

Ben Branch September 13, 2016
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing
  • Rare

The Egli-Vincent has become so famous since it was first developed in the mid-1960s that its name now almost rivals the Vincent marque itself….

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Davida Gov Visor

Ben Branch September 13, 2016
  • Accessories
  • Gear
  • Sunglasses

The Davida Gov Visor is a solution for those who need something halfway between a bubble visor and a pair of traditional aviator goggles….

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5 Minute Histories: The Norton Commando

Ben Branch September 12, 2016
  • Brief Histories
  • British
  • eBay
  • Norton

Introduction The Norton Commando is a vintage British motorcycle whose name would become so iconic it’s still a household name decades after the originals…

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The Radial Engined Megola Motorcycle

Ben Branch September 12, 2016
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Rare

The Megola motorcycle was designed by Fritz Cockerell in 1920, it’s powered by a 5-cylinder radial engine mounted inside the spokes of the front…

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Interview: Enzo Ferrari on Ferrari

Ben Branch September 11, 2016
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Films

This 25 minute interview is one of the best conversations with Enzo I’ve ever seen. The man behind Ferrari was notoriously difficult to get…

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1959 BMC 5-Ton Race Transporter

Ben Branch September 10, 2016
  • British
  • Racing
  • Retro

In 1959 the British Motor Corporation built 20 5-ton PSV chassis to operate as mobile service schools for the BMC mechanics of Britain. The…

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1930s-Era Dashboard Instruments

Ben Branch September 10, 2016
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

This matching pair of 1930s-era dashboard instruments were mounted to the dash of a long forgotten race car, as a way of tracking temperature…

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1936 Pontiac Six 4 Litre Motorhome

Ben Branch September 9, 2016
  • American
  • British
  • Cars
  • Home

This 1936 Pontiac Motorhome was ordered by Englishman Captain Dunn as a rolling chassis with the front end pre-fitted. Once it was delivered to…

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Colin Chapman’s Range Rover Classic

Ben Branch September 8, 2016
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

The Range Rover Classic was initially released to the public in 1970 as a relatively unique concept – it was a 4×4 with less…

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Speed and Strength Overhaul Boots

Ben Branch September 8, 2016
  • American
  • Boots
  • Gear

Speed and Strength’s new Overhaul Boots have been developed for urban motorcyclists who need protective footwear that they can wear all day long. They’re…

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1986 Renault 5 Maxi Turbo

Ben Branch September 7, 2016
  • Cars
  • Engineering
  • French
  • Racing
  • Rally

With its mid-mounted 4-cylinder turbo producing a hefty 386 bhp in competition trim, the Renault 5 Maxi Turbo is one of the quickest and…

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Original Ferrari Servizio Esperienze Enamel Sign

Ben Branch September 7, 2016
  • Art
  • Ferrari
  • Gear

This is an original 1950s “Ferrari Servizio Esperienze” enamel sign, it would have been located outside a garage with experience or special training to…

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