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1959 Porsche 356A 1600 GT

Ben Branch November 21, 2014
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • German
  • Porsche
  • Racing
  • Rare

In 1959 Porsche only built 3 right hand drive 356A 1600GTs, today it’s thought that only 2 of those still survive and this car…

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Bell Bullitt RSD Viva Helmet

Ben Branch November 21, 2014
  • American
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Retro

The new Bell Bullitt RSD Viva Helmet is a limited edition version of Bell’s new retro full face lid with custom graphics by the…

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DeLorean DMC-12 Barn Find

Ben Branch November 20, 2014
  • American
  • Cars
  • Project Vehicles
  • Retro

Despite the low production numbers and somewhat tainted history of the DeLorean DMC-12, it’s unquestionably one of the most instantly recognisable motor cars of…

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Waxed Canvas Beer Bag

Ben Branch November 20, 2014
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Bags
  • Camping
  • Retro

Although the team at JBird Collective decided to call this bag the Venture Thermal Tote, I think it should be called something a little…

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Ducati Supermono

Ben Branch November 19, 2014
  • Ducati
  • Engineering
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The Ducati Supermono is one of the most successful dedicated racing motorcycles ever built by the Italian motorcycle marque, it was originally released in…

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Atacama Motorcycle Expedition Tent

Ben Branch November 19, 2014
  • American
  • Camping
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Motorcycles

The Redverz Motorcycle Expedition Tent is now in its third iteration, each generation of the tent has been slightly improved and the new Series…

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Apollo 13 Owners’ Workshop Manual

Ben Branch November 18, 2014
  • American
  • Books
  • Engineering
  • NASA
  • Space

The Apollo 13 Owners’ Workshop Manual is one of the most detailed and reader-friendly books about the Apollo 13 mission currently in print. It’s…

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Yamaha XV950 Custom

Ben Branch November 17, 2014
  • Cafe Racers
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Yamaha

The new Yamaha XV950 is a motorcycle designed to target the fast growing mid-size cruiser segment, Yamaha released the model in 2013 and it’s…

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Hip Flasks by Iron & Glory

Ben Branch November 17, 2014
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Gear
  • Whiskey

Iron & Glory is a relatively new company based out of Brooklyn in New York City, the brand puts a strong emphasis on low-volume…

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AMA Flat Track Racing: Jay Springsteen

Ben Branch November 16, 2014
  • American
  • Films
  • Flat Track
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing
  • Retro

AMA’S Flat Track Racing Young Matadors: Jay Springsteen is an vintage documentary about one of the most successful and beloved flat track racers of…

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Belstaff Esses Gloves

Ben Branch November 16, 2014
  • Accessories
  • British
  • Gloves
  • Safety

The Belstaff Esses Glove is a new release from the historic British motorcycle gear manufacturer for 2015. Far from being just another good-looking glove…

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1963 Shelby AC Cobra

Ben Branch November 15, 2014
  • American
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Luxury
  • Vintage

Carroll Shelby’s AC Cobra is almost certainly one of the most famous cars of the 20th century and it’s undoubtably the most copied car…

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