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The Speed Merchant

Ben Branch June 29, 2014
  • American
  • Cafe Racers
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles
  • Triumph

The 4 motorcycles you see here are the work of Speed Merchant (run by the highly respected trio of Brandon “Brawny Built” Holstein, Denver…

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Chopper Reaper Tee by ODFU

Ben Branch June 28, 2014
  • British
  • Clothing
  • Design
  • Gear

ODFU is an acronym for One Down Five Up, it’s also a British clothing brand run by designer and aspiring grease monkey Kevin Wilson….

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August and Fred Duesenberg – 1925

Ben Branch June 28, 2014
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Engineering
  • German
  • Photography

August and Fred Duesenberg were two of the leading lights of the American automobile revolution, the men were self-taught engineers who started out building…

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Triumph Enduro by 32 To One

Ben Branch June 27, 2014
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Enduro
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro
  • Scrambler Motorcycles
  • Triumph

The Triumph Scrambler has quickly become a prime target for custom motorcycle builders, it’s based on the Bonneville and because of this, there’s a…

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Nigel Mansell’s Steering Wheel

Ben Branch June 27, 2014
  • British
  • Formula 1
  • Parts
  • Vintage

This is Nigel Mansell’s Momo steering wheel from the 1982 Brazilian Grand Prix, it was originally fitted to his John Player Special Lotus 91,…

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1955 Ford Thunderbird

Ben Branch June 26, 2014
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Ford
  • Luxury
  • Vintage

The 1955 Ford Thunderbird was the first generation of the European-inspired sports car from Ford that overwhelmingly outsold the Chevrolet Corvette, 23 Thunderbirds were…

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Lee Parks Design DeerTours Gloves

Ben Branch June 26, 2014
  • American
  • Gear
  • Gloves
  • Retro
  • Safety

Lee Parks Design DeerTours Gloves are made from Grade-A American deer hide, it’s tougher and more abrasion resistant than cowhide whilst also being thinner…

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1958 AC Ace Roadster

Ben Branch June 25, 2014
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Luxury
  • Vintage

Those unfamiliar with AC Cars might look at the AC Ace and immediately see a strong resemblance to both the Ferrari Barchetta and the…

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Soviet Rocket Engine by Alexei M. Isayev

Ben Branch June 25, 2014
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Luxury
  • Rare
  • Vintage

Aleksei Mikhailovich Isaev was an icon within the Russian half of the Space Race, he was the man responsible for designing the first non-modular…

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Honda CBN400 by Ed Turner Motorcycles

Ben Branch June 24, 2014
  • Cafe Racers
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • French
  • Honda
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

This rather unusual looking Honda CBN400 is the work of Ed Turner Motorcycles, a French custom motorcycle garage run by a friendly chap by…

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SOL Survival Medic Kit

Ben Branch June 24, 2014
  • Accessories
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Survival

Although they aren’t very rock n’ roll, medical kits are an essential carry item during almost all summer activities – especially if you have kids…

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1964 Ferrari 250 LM by Scaglietti

Ben Branch June 23, 2014
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design
  • Ferrari
  • Italian
  • Rare

As far as I’m concerned, the Ferrari 250 LM by Scaglietti is the single most beautiful Ferrari of all time. Some will disagree with…

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