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The Pontiac GTO Judge – John DeLorean’s First Encounter With A Judge

Ben Branch May 1, 2018
Pontiac GTO Judge Badge
  • American
  • Cars
  • Muscle Cars
  • Rare

The Pontiac GTO Judge The Pontiac GTO Judge is a car that very nearly didn’t exist. It was originally intended as a cheaper, entry level version of the Pontiac GTO called the “E.T.” that would…

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Young Henrys Motorcycle Oil – The Perfect Garage Beer

Ben Branch May 1, 2018
Young Henry's Motorcycle Oil
  • Australian
  • Beer
  • Taste

Young Henrys is one of Australia’s best loved local breweries and their reputation has been growing at an almost exponential rate. They recently received a phone call from representatives of the Foo Fighters, asking…

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It’s Not Everyday That Batman’s Car Comes Up For Sale – The 1966 Batmobile “#5”

Ben Branch April 30, 2018
Original TV Batmobile
  • American
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Films

The original Batmobile from the 1966 TV series was famously built by George Barris with just 3 weeks notice. The contract to build the Batmobile had first been given to well-known car customizer Dean…

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Moto Rocker – The Aspiring Petrolhead’s First Motorcycle

Ben Branch April 30, 2018
Moto Rocker Main
  • Design
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Motorcycles

The Moto Rocker was designed to be the first “motorcycle” for aspiring riders between the ages of 1.5 and 4 years. The Moto Rocker has a model engine mounted amidships that resembles a 125cc…

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Documentary: The Greatest Years Of Rally – The 1970s

Ben Branch April 29, 2018
Ford Escort MK2 Rally Car
  • Cars
  • Films
  • Racing
  • Rally

The 1970s were a golden age in the world of international rally, it was just before the monsters of Group B would arrive and the cars being raced were far closer to their road-going…

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Elspeth Beard: Lone Rider – The First British Woman To Motorcycle Around The World

Ben Branch April 28, 2018
  • BMW
  • Books
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Women

The story of Elspeth Beard is legendary within the motorcycle community, in 1982 aged just 23 she set off on a round the world adventure with nothing more than a tent, some meagre savings…

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An Italian-American Supercar – The De Tomaso Pantera GT5

Ben Branch April 27, 2018
De Tomaso Pantera GT5 Back
  • American
  • Cars
  • Italian

The De Tomaso Pantera GT5 was, in some respects, the blue-collar version of the Lamborghini Countach. Both cars featured a sweeping wedge-shaped profile, big wings, flared wheel aches, roaring engines and more horsepower than…

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The British Originals: Goldtop Short Bobber Motorcycle Gloves

Ben Branch April 27, 2018
  • British
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Gloves

The Goldtop Short Bobber Motorcycle Gloves are made in England using traditional materials and techniques, including 1.0mm hand-waxed Aniline cowhide leather and 5 strand cotton thread stitching throughout. The Goldtop Company Goldtop is a name…

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A Home-Built Kit To Convert The KTM 990 Adventure To Two-Wheel Drive

Ben Branch April 26, 2018
Projekt DT-A KTM 990 Adventure Two-Wheel Drive
  • Engineering
  • KTM
  • Motorcycles

The idea of developing a home-built kit to convert the KTM 990 Adventure into a two-wheel drive motorcycle with hub-centre steering sounds difficult enough – but somehow also managing to reduce the weight by…

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Spidi Defender Armor – Low-Profile CE-Certified Motorcycle Armor

Ben Branch April 26, 2018
Spidi Defender Armor
  • Gear
  • Safety

The Spidi Defender Armor vest has become almost a de facto choice for riders who want an additional layer of protection under their jacket and above their base layer. Spidi designed the vest to…

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The First Mid-Engined BMW Supercar – The BMW M1

Ben Branch April 25, 2018
BMW M1 Car Main
  • BMW
  • Cars
  • German
  • Italian

The BMW M1 was built almost entirely thanks to retired racing driver and head of BMW M-division Jochen Neerpasch, who wanted to challenge Porsche in Group 5 racing, but needed a new purpose-built car…

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The Automotive Art of Ben Addison

Ben Branch April 25, 2018
Automotive Art of Ben Addison
  • Art
  • British
  • Design

Ben Addison is a multi-talented artist who was born and raised in London, with frequent trips to the USA as a child to accompany his father, an interior designer of no small repute, and…

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