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Triumph Scrambler by Anvil Motociclette

Ben Branch March 21, 2015
  • British
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles
  • Scrambler Motorcycles

The Triumph Scrambler was released in 2006, it’s since gone on to revive a genre of motorcycles that had been largely forgotten and become…

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Mountaineering Sunglasses by Northern Lights Optic

Ben Branch March 21, 2015
  • Accessories
  • Gear
  • Sunglasses

Mountaineering sunglasses were originally developed to protect early mountain climbers from the blinding glare kicked up by miles of ice and snow, they typically…

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BMW 3.0 CSi

Ben Branch March 20, 2015
  • BMW
  • Cars
  • German
  • Vintage

In 1968 BMW unveiled their New Six CS series, it was to be the leading light of their Neue Klasse (new class) and its…

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Mini Tee by Cars for a Cure Apparel

Ben Branch March 20, 2015
  • Art
  • Cars
  • Clothing
  • Gear

Cars for a Cure Apparel is a small company run by Mason Watson, a car designer who lost his mother to breast cancer in…

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Mid-Engined 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Ben Branch March 19, 2015
  • American
  • Cars
  • Luxury

The Chevrolet Corvette is a car that’s about 40 years overdue for a mid-engine layout. I’m sure the purists will wail and fling their…

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Sinn Dashboard Chronographs

Ben Branch March 19, 2015
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • German
  • Rally

Sinn Spezialuhren is a watchmaker that most people have never heard of, it’s a German company that was founded by pilot Helmut Sinn in…

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1944 Willys Jeep

Ben Branch March 18, 2015
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Design
  • Military
  • Off Road

The story behind the creation of the Jeep is a fascinating one, in fact it’d make an excellent film if we could somehow convince…

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Tron Light Cycle

Ben Branch March 18, 2015
  • American
  • Engineering
  • Films
  • Motorcycles

When it comes to motorcycles on the silver screen, there are very few bikes more famous than the Tron Light Cycle. It first made…

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Honda FT500 by Gasoline Motor Co.

Ben Branch March 17, 2015
  • Australian
  • Honda
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

The Honda FT500 was released in the early 1980s with a strong focus on American flat track racing (the “FT” in the name was…

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Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival

Ben Branch March 17, 2015
  • Books
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Off Road
  • Survival

Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival is an essential book for those who want to ensure they’re all-versed in both…

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BMW Urban Racer

Ben Branch March 16, 2015
  • BMW
  • Concept
  • Design
  • Motorcycles

Jans Slapins is a 3D modeller who specialises in creating unique, highly detailed automotive prototypes like the futuristic BMW motorcycle you see here. His…

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Documentary: The Road To Monte Carlo

Ben Branch March 15, 2015
  • Cars
  • Films
  • Racing
  • Rally

The Road To Monte Carlo is a 1960 documentary film about the legendary Rallye Monte Carlo – a race only marginally less famous than…

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