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Icon 1000 Jackknife Jersey

Ben Branch April 24, 2015
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Design
  • Gear

The new Icon 1000 Jackknife Jersey has been specifically developed for use in warmer climates, it’s made from a highly breathable fabric and can…

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Two-Wheel Drive KTM 950 by REV’IT!

Ben Branch April 23, 2015
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Off Road

REV’IT! is a European motorcycle gear manufacturer that was founded in 1995, they produce everything from MotoGP level equipment on down to the stuff…

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All Tore Up: Texas Hot Rod Portraits

Ben Branch April 23, 2015
  • American
  • Art
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  • Cars
  • Photography

All Tore Up: Texas Hot Rod Portraits is the work of photographer George Brainard, he’s been the official photographer of the Day of the…

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Triumph Scrambler Tracker by Tamarit Motorcycles

Ben Branch April 22, 2015
  • British
  • Flat Trackers
  • Motorcycles
  • Scrambler Motorcycles
  • Triumph

Triumph’s retro/modern line of parallel twin based motorcycles has been an overwhelming success story for the enduring British marque. The first bike in the…

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Moto Guzzi Airone Astorino

Ben Branch April 22, 2015
  • Italian
  • Luxury
  • Motorcycles
  • Vintage

MotoGalleria is a British motorcycle store with a significant difference over other vintage motorcycle dealers – they focus on selling their bikes as display…

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The 2714cc North London Garage Record Breaker

Ben Branch April 21, 2015
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

The early days of the motorcycle were characterised by rapid and often extraordinary engineering, engines were made with eye-wateringly large swept volumes and then…

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Triumph Waxed Cotton Jacket

Ben Branch April 21, 2015
  • British
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Triumph

The new Triumph Waxed Cotton Jacket is made in England to a design ethos that’s been in use since the 1800s, it’s lined with…

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Leather Shop Apron by Niyona

Ben Branch April 20, 2015
  • Accessories
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Tools

Thick leather was once the de facto uniform of the working man (and woman), everyone from blacksmiths to butchers would wear them from dawn…

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Men Bet Their Lives on It – Packard Merlin Engines

Ben Branch April 19, 2015
  • American
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Films
  • Military

Men Bet Their Lives on It is a 20 minute Packard-produced documentary from the post-WWII era about their version of the Merlin engine –…

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Coventry-Eagle Flying Eight Project Motorcycle

Ben Branch April 17, 2015
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Project Vehicles
  • Rare
  • Vintage

Taking on a restoration project like this Coventry-Eagle Flying Eight is a dream held by many – myself included. It would likely take years…

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Lamborghini Miura P400 S

Ben Branch April 16, 2015
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design
  • Italian
  • Luxury

The story of the founding of Lamborghini is almost as famous as the cars produced by the exotic Italian automaker. A significantly condensed version would…

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Ferrari Duostop Rally Timer

Ben Branch April 16, 2015
  • Ferrari
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Luxury
  • Racing

Rally timers were (and still are) absolutely essential for competitors in events like the Mille Miglia, this pair of timers was built by Hanhart…

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