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De Tomaso Vallelunga

Ben Branch April 29, 2016
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Italian
  • Rare

The De Tomaso Vallelunga was the first production car made by De Tomaso – a company that up until 1962 had only produced racing…

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Alpine-Renault A110 Print

Ben Branch April 29, 2016
  • Art
  • Cars
  • Home

The Alpine-Renault A110 is remembered by rally historians as one of the greats, it was built by Alpine in France using a range of…

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Harley-Davidson Sportster by Gasoline Motor Co.

Ben Branch April 28, 2016
  • American
  • Australian
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

The Harley-Davidson Sportster is one of the longest running production motorcycles in the world, and for good reason. They’re mechanically simple, easy to work…

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Iron & Glory Hip Flask

Ben Branch April 28, 2016
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Whiskey

The hip flask is an essential item for any gentleperson’s top drawer. They come in handy at weddings, funerals, christenings, bar mitzvahs, and Monday…

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Ferrari 275 GTS/4 NART Spider

Ben Branch April 27, 2016
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Italian
  • Luxury
  • Rare

Ferrari built just 10 examples of the NART Spider, 25 had initially been ordered but sales were slow due to the eye-watering price tag…

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The Retrotastic Biltwell Gringo S Helmet

Ben Branch April 27, 2016
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Safety

The Biltwell Gringo S is a full face retro motorcycle helmet that complies with modern DOT safety specifications. It has a hand-painted, injection-molded ABS…

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Lamachine Honda Bol d’Or CB900F

Ben Branch April 26, 2016
  • Honda
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

The Honda Bol d’Or was a version of the CB900F that was named after the famous French Bol d’Or motorcycle endurance race, Honda had…

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The Clampersand

Ben Branch April 26, 2016
  • American
  • Art
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

The Clampersand is a fully functioning clamp that doubles as a visual pun, making it a perfect addition to the garage, livingroom, or personal…

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Saint Bromley Armoured Flight Jacket

Ben Branch April 25, 2016
  • Australian
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

The Bromley Armoured Flight Jacket is a new release from Australian company Saint – and it’s aimed directly at motorcyclists who need gear they…

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Documentary: Porsche – Made By Hand

Ben Branch April 24, 2016
  • Cars
  • Films
  • Porsche

Made By Hand is a documentary commissioned by Porsche in the 1950s to showcase their 356 model, the film follows the production of the…

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1977 Chevron B36

Ben Branch April 23, 2016
  • British
  • Cars
  • Racing
  • Rare

Chevron Cars Ltd is a small British automaker that should really be a whole lot more famous than it is (outside of the motor…

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Guy Martin’s Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade

Ben Branch April 22, 2016
  • Honda
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

Guy Martin is a down to earth motorcycle racer and truck mechanic who shot to worldwide fame in 2011 when the documentary Closer to…

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