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Ferrari 250 GT Coupé by Ellena

Ben Branch January 23, 2015
  • Cars
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In the late 1950s a small batch of Ferrari 250 GT Coupés found their way into the workshop of Carrozzeria Ellena – a small coachbuilder previously named…

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1987 Pikes Peak Tee

Ben Branch January 23, 2015
  • American
  • Clothing
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  • Racing
  • Rally

1987 was a special year at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, it was the first time a competitor beat the 11 minute mark…

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Borgward 1500 Rennsport

Ben Branch January 22, 2015
  • Cars
  • German
  • Racing
  • Rare
  • Vintage

The Borgward 1500 Rennsport was a small, advanced coupe designed to compete with the likes of Porsche, Jaguar, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo. It was…

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Behind The Ton Up Boys

Ben Branch January 22, 2015
  • British
  • Cafe Racers
  • Films
  • Motorcycles
  • Vintage

Behind The Ton Up Boys is a short film from the ’60s showing the original era of the cafe racer, the 59 Club and…

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Honda GB250 by Ellaspede

Ben Branch January 21, 2015
  • Australian
  • Cafe Racers
  • Honda
  • Japanese
  • Motorcycles

The Honda GB250 is a motorcycle that came about as a derivative of a derivative – but despite this it’s one of the most…

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Roll Top Backpack by Whipping Post

Ben Branch January 21, 2015
  • Accessories
  • American
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The new Roll Top Backpack by Whipping Post forgoes the usual placement of a zipper for a rolled top – designed to improve weatherproofing…

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1969 De Tomaso Mangusta

Ben Branch January 20, 2015
  • Cars
  • Italian
  • Luxury
  • Vintage

The De Tomaso Mangusta would be the first car produced in significant numbers by Alejandro de Tomaso, it used a modified version of the…

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3 Pocket Wallet by Larsen & Ross

Ben Branch January 20, 2015
  • American
  • Gear
  • Retro

The 3 Pocket Wallet by Larsen & Ross is a minimalist way of carrying cards and cash – without that huge bulge in your pocket that…

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American Optical Pilot Sunglasses

Ben Branch January 19, 2015
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Gear
  • Sunglasses

In 1958 American Optical released the Flight Goggle 58 – now better known as the “Original Pilot Sunglass” (or OPS) for the US Air…

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Triumph At Le Mans

Ben Branch January 18, 2015
  • British
  • Cars
  • Films
  • Racing

Triumph At Le Mans is a 1961 film produced by Triumph as a showreel for the company and their efforts at the famous French…

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BMW R nineT by Revival Cycles

Ben Branch January 17, 2015
  • American
  • BMW
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • German
  • Motorcycles

BMW Motorrad released the R nineT in 2014, the bike had been specifically designed to tap into the exceedingly popular cafe racer market –…

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Shoei Hornet DS Helmet

Ben Branch January 17, 2015
  • Helmets
  • Off Road
  • Safety

The Shoei Hornet DS is one of the industry’s leading dual sport helmets, it’s designed to be used both on and off-road so its…

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