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1968 AMC AMX

Ben Branch February 20, 2016
  • American
  • Cars
  • Muscle Cars
  • Retro

When the AMC AMX was launched in 1968 the AMC vice president Vic Raviolo described it as “the Walter Mitty Ferrari” – a reference…

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James Bond’s Spectre Holster

Ben Branch February 19, 2016
  • British
  • Films
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

This is the leather holster used by Daniel Craig in the most recent James Bond film “Spectre”, it was used during filming and is…

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Eagle E-Type Speedster

Ben Branch February 18, 2016
  • British
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Jaguar
  • Luxury

The original Series I Jaguar E-Type is overwhelmingly regarded by the British public to be the most beautiful car of all time, Enzo Ferrari…

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Super 55 Mahogany RIB

Ben Branch February 18, 2016
  • Boats
  • Design
  • Luxury

The Super 55 is a new design from Ocean 398 that’s been developed to be a combination of a ’60s era mahogany runabout with…

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Harley-Davidson Dyna Custom

Ben Branch February 17, 2016
  • American
  • Cafe Racers
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

We don’t see all that many Harley-Davidson Dyna-based customs. In fact I don’t think I’ve ever seen one quite like this, the Sportster is…

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Desktop Wallpapers: Antique American Maps

Ben Branch February 17, 2016
  • American
  • Art
  • Vintage
  • Wallpapers

This is a small selection from the expansive collection of early American maps from the new York Public Library.

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Ryan Reynolds’ Triumph Thruxton

Ben Branch February 16, 2016
  • Cafe Racers
  • Motorcycles
  • Triumph

Ryan Reynolds is an actor who needs no introduction, in fact as I type this his latest film Deadpool has already broken the box-office…

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Headlight Lamps by The Modern Weld

Ben Branch February 16, 2016
  • American
  • Design
  • Furniture
  • Home

The Modern Weld is a small company based in Columbus, Ohio that specialises in turning old motorcycle headlights into one of a kind floor,…

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Prisma Skateboard Guitars

Ben Branch February 15, 2016
  • American
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Music

Prisma Guitars is a small San Francisco based company that hand-builds guitars from used skateboard decks. It’s run by Nick Pourfard – a 24…

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1983 Rose Bowl Supercross

Ben Branch February 14, 2016
  • American
  • Films
  • Motocross
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The 1983 Rose Bowl Supercross is a fantastic example of what MX was like back in the early to mid 1980s. Although it’s now…

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Saint Base Layer Kevlar Merino

Ben Branch February 13, 2016
  • Australian
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Safety

The Saint Base Layer Kevlar Merino is a long sleeve crew designed to be the perfect middle-layer for motorcyclists who need to contend with…

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1932 Ford Model 18 Edsel Ford Speedster

Ben Branch February 12, 2016
  • American
  • Cars
  • Ford
  • Hot Rods

The 1932 Ford Model 18 Edsel Ford Speedster was developed by Henry Ford’s son and President of Ford – Edsel B. Ford. Whereas Henry…

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