1914 Flying Merkel
The Flying Merkel is a motorcycle remembered today as one of the most important engineering achievements of the formative years of motorcycle development. Designed by Joseph “Joe” Merkel, the bike that bore his name…
Desktop Wallpapers: The Automotive Photography of Blair Bunting
Blair Bunting is an Emmy nominated photographer who decided to try his hand at automotive photography because of his own love of cars, and his desire to create some wall art for his house….
1972 Lamborghini Jarama GT
The Lamborghini Jarama is possibly the least well-known of all the models produced by the Italian marque since it started automobile production in 1964. This is most likely because it was overshadowed by the…
Roland Sands Design Clash Black Ops Jacket
The Roland Sands Design Clash Black Ops Jacket is a new addition to the RSD line, in their Black Ops Division. It’s a modern interpretation of the iconic American motorcycle jacket – it has an…
1981 BMW M1
The BMW M1 was designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro in the mid-to-late 1970s, taking no small amount of influence from the 1972 BMW Turbo concept car designed by Paul Bracq – also a mid-engined sports…
Super Veloce V10 Espresso Maker
Super Veloce is a company dedicated to espresso makers that appeal to people who are obsessive about engineering, coffee, and engines. Each espresso machine is made from anticorodal (6082 & 6061/T6) alloy and stainless…
Vibrazioni Ducati Scrambler
Vibrazioni Art Design is an Italian company that creates some of the most remarkable motorcycles and furniture you’ll find anywhere – and they do it largely by reusing old oil barrels and other industrial waste….
Standard Issue Daypack
The Standard Issue Daypack by Colfax Design Works has been developed as an extendible daypack that can be expanded by adding external mini packs to its outside using modular cargo system attachments. The pack is made…
5 Minute Histories: The Story of the Yamaha XS650
The Beginning The Japanese are an interesting people. When US Commodore Matthew Perry engaged in a bit of American “gunboat diplomacy” back in 1853 the Japanese were forced to emerge from their two hundred…
78 Motor Co. Sprint Gloves
The 78 Motor Co. is an England-based moto gear company that specializes in handmade, low-volume production with a strong emphasis on traditional techniques and carefully selected materials. The Sprint Gloves are designed for use…
1925 Documentary: United States Army Air Service
This 1925 documentary was created by the Engineering Division of the US Army as an introduction to the Air Service – the US Air Force wasn’t formed as its own branch of the military…
1966 Ford GT40 Mark I
The Ford GT40 is almost certainly the most famous, and most successful, result of Britain and America’s special cross-Atlantic automotive relationship. Many cars have been built as collaborative efforts between both countries of course,…