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The Retro DMD Racer Helmet

Ben Branch January 29, 2015
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Retro

The DMD Racer Helmet is a remake of an iconic ’70s era motocross helmet that’s been built to modern (ECE 22.05) safety standards, it…

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Ferrari 250 GT Lusso

Ben Branch January 28, 2015
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Luxury
  • Vintage

I was on my way to a car show last weekend when a bright red Ferrari 250 GT Lusso went past travelling in the…

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The Bomb Bar

Ben Branch January 28, 2015
  • Bourbon
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Home
  • Luxury
  • Whiskey

The Bomb Bar is a creation from Oliver Apt – a Canadian company that specialises in slightly unusual homewares. Each of these bars is…

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The Husqvarna 400 Cross

Ben Branch January 27, 2015
  • Engineering
  • Husqvarna
  • Motocross
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro
  • Vintage

The Husqvarna 400 Cross is a motorcycle made famous by both its endeavours in off-road racing throughout the late ’60s and ’70s as well…

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Remove Before Flight Key Chain

Ben Branch January 27, 2015
  • Accessories
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

This Remove Before Flight Key Chain is something I’ve had for years, it’s an almost perfect tag for your car or motorcycle keys due…

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Bell Schott Moto Jacket

Ben Branch January 26, 2015
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets
  • Style

The new limited edition Bell Schott Moto Jacket is a collaboration between the two storied American motorcycle gear manufacturers to celebrate Bell’s 60th anniversary…

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The Norton Project

Ben Branch January 25, 2015
  • American
  • British
  • Films
  • Motorcycles
  • Norton
  • Vintage

The Norton Project is a short documentary about two sons who stole their father’s 1969 Norton Commando to get it professionally restored, and then…

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Ariel Square Four Wallpaper

Ben Branch January 24, 2015
  • British
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles

The Ariel Square Four was a sensation when it was released at the Olympia Motorcycle Show in 1930, the concept of putting four cylinders…

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Ferrari 250 GT Coupé by Ellena

Ben Branch January 23, 2015
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Italian
  • Luxury
  • Racing
  • Vintage

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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