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Yamaha XS650 Scrambler Tracker

Ben Branch January 9, 2015
  • American
  • Custom Motorcycles
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The Yamaha XS650 was launched in 1968 and at the time, it had the most advanced parallel twin motorcycle engine in the world. It used unit…

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Ferrari 275 GTB

Ben Branch January 8, 2015
  • Cars
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  • Design
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  • Italian
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The Ferrari 275 GTB was the much anticipated replacement to the iconic Ferrari’s 250 series, it was akin to being the singer who had…

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Bell x Barn Fresh Bullitt Helmet

Ben Branch January 7, 2015
  • Design
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  • Helmets
  • Retro

The Bell x Barn Fresh Bullitt Helmet is the work of the Lennard Schuurmans, the man behind the famous Bubble Visor blog and founder…

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The Unrideables

Ben Branch January 6, 2015
  • Films
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The Unrideables is a documentary I’ve been meaning to feature for quite a while, it’s a look back at the glory days of late-80s…

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Waxwear iPad Case by Jack Spade

Ben Branch January 6, 2015
  • Accessories
  • American
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The Waxwear iPad Case by Jack Spade is made from a thick, durable cotton canvas with a wax-waterproofing treatment originally designed for sailcloth. It…

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Stelvio Sunglasses by Autodromo

Ben Branch January 5, 2015
  • Accessories
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  • Style

Autodromo is a boutique company producing some of the best looking motoring gear in the world, they started out with watches and have since…

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The First Baja 1000: 27 Hours to La Paz

Ben Branch January 4, 2015
  • American
  • Films
  • Off Road
  • Vintage

27 Hours to La Paz is a documentary about the first Baja 1000 (at the time called the NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally). It’s an…

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Avro Lancaster Cutaway Wallpaper

Ben Branch January 4, 2015
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Military
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  • Vintage

The Avro Lancaster is a heavy bomber developed by the British during the Second World War and built in very large numbers – 7,377…

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Ex-Steve McQueen Harley-Davidson X8E

Ben Branch January 3, 2015
  • American
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles
  • Vintage

This Ex-Steve McQueen Harley-Davidson X8E is still wearing a slightly bush-league paint job which is rumoured to have been the work of a drunk McQueen…

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Sterling & Ox Horn Tumbler

Ben Branch January 3, 2015
  • British
  • Gear
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Each Ox Horn Tumbler from Sir Jacks is handmade in England from ethically sourced horn, the rim is made from Sterling silver (.925) and…

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Datsun 240Z V8

Ben Branch January 2, 2015
  • Cars
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The Datsun 240Z was an exceedingly important car for Datsun, the automaker saw the need for a halo-car that would help shift the brand’s…

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Klinger 7″ Boot by Danner

Ben Branch January 2, 2015
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  • Boots
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Danner’s 7″ Klinger Boot is based on Vietnam-era designs created for jungle warfare, the upper is full-grain leather and canvas, making the boot both…

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