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Red Harley-Davidson Sportster Cafe Racer by Burly Brand

Ben Branch June 6, 2014
  • American
  • Cafe Racers
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

The Sportster is the longest running model line in Harley-Davidson’s long and storied history – it’s also the closest representation of the bikes that Harley was…

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Original Norton ES2/Model 77 Café Racer

Ben Branch June 5, 2014
  • British
  • Cafe Racers
  • Motorcycles
  • Norton
  • Vintage

This 1960 Norton Café Racer is a bit of a mystery, no one is sure who built it or what its history is, however…

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Waxed Canvas Rucksack by Rugged Material

Ben Branch June 5, 2014
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Bags
  • Gear

Rugged Material is a new company based in Cedar City, Utah that was founded by motorcyclist and product designer Tyler Condie. Tyler’s goal has…

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1928/31 Brough Superior 680 Project

Ben Branch June 4, 2014
  • British
  • Brough Superior
  • Engineering
  • Luxury
  • Motorcycles
  • Project Vehicles
  • Vintage

This 1928/31 Brough Superior Overhead 680 is a project motorcycle for someone with far more capability in the area of fabrication and mechanics than…

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Enigma Machine

Ben Branch June 4, 2014
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • German
  • Military
  • Vintage

It isn’t everyday that an original World War II Enigma machine comes up for sale, most of the machines are now either in museums…

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Electra Glide by Deus Ex Machina

Ben Branch June 3, 2014
  • American
  • Deus Ex Machina
  • Italian
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

The 1979 FLH Electra Glide by Harley-Davidson isn’t a meek, quiet or inconspicuous machine. In stock form the model weighed in at 760lbs (345kgs)…

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The Mighty Lycoming V8-Equipped 1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton –

Ben Branch June 2, 2014
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design
  • Luxury
  • Style

The 1937 Cord 812 Supercharged Phaeton is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and important American automobiles of the 20th century. During…

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Celestron Ambassador Refractor Telescope

Ben Branch June 2, 2014
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Luxury
  • Retro

I’ve promised myself that one day, I’ll have the kind of house on a hill that requires a brass telescope in the corner. Sadly…

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Camel Trophy 1988 – Sulawesi

Ben Branch June 1, 2014
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Films
  • Land Rover

The Camel Trophy was an event that included a long list of things I love, from Land Rovers and off-road driving to continent crossing…

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Barbour International Short Motorcycle Jacket

Ben Branch June 1, 2014
  • British
  • Clothing
  • Design
  • Gear
  • Luxury
  • Retro
  • Style

The Barbour International Short Motorcycle Jacket is the new, lengthily named daily-wear jacket from the storied British gear manufacturer. Each one is made from…

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The Three-Wheeler by Castle Three

Ben Branch May 31, 2014
  • British
  • Cars
  • Concept
  • Design

The Castle Three Motor Co. made a name for itself in the late 1910s and early 1920s as the primary competitor for The Morgan…

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North American P-51 Mustang Wallpaper

Ben Branch May 31, 2014
  • American
  • Engineering
  • Military
  • Planes
  • Vintage

The North American P-51 Mustang was a masterpiece of American engineering that was designed and built on an extremely short timeline – only 102…

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