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Marder 1A3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle

Ben Branch May 20, 2014
  • Engineering
  • German
  • Luxury
  • Military
  • Rare

The Marder 1A3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle is a German armoured personal carrier that’s been in development since 1960, the 1A3 version is the most…

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Speedster Espresso Machine

Ben Branch May 20, 2014
  • Coffee
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Gadgets
  • Luxury

On first seeing the Speedster Espresso Machine my first thoughts were that I needed to open a cafe, just so I’d have an excuse…

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Yamaha RD350LC

Ben Branch May 19, 2014
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro
  • Yamaha

The Yamaha RD350LC is a motorcycle that was initially released in 1980 – just about the time the world thought the end of the 2-stroke was…

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Brass Knuckle Bottle Opener

Ben Branch May 19, 2014
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

This Brass Knuckle Bottle Opener by Drinique is exactly the sort of thing Hunter S. Thompson would have used to open his Pepsi. Or beer….

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Stories of Bike – Two Cities: Part 1

Ben Branch May 18, 2014
  • Australian
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Films
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles

Those of you who have already seen the work of director Cam Elkins will be delighted to learn that this is part 1 of…

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The Ducati Leggero by Walt Siegl

Ben Branch May 17, 2014
  • Cafe Racers
  • Design
  • Ducati
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

The Ducati Leggero is a limited edition series of bespoke motorcycles built by custom legend Walt Siegl, the tank, seat, cowling and frame are all…

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Mojave Leather Guitarist Wallet

Ben Branch May 17, 2014
  • Accessories
  • Gear
  • Retro
  • Style

This is the Mojave Leather Guitarist Wallet by Whipping Post, it’s a classically styled minimalist wallet for those who like to avoid excessive pocket…

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1960 Aston Martin DB4 Series II

Ben Branch May 16, 2014
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Luxury
  • Project Vehicles
  • Vintage

The Aston Martin DB4 was a major technological step forward over its predecessor, the DB3. The new model had an advanced, lightweight superleggera (tube-frame)…

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Supermarine Spitfire Blueprints

Ben Branch May 16, 2014
  • Art
  • British
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Planes

The beautiful Supermarine Spitfire blueprints you see here are made using the old fashioned method – ammonia activated paper on a traditional Diazit blueprint machine. Each…

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2014 Jaguar E-Type Lightweight

Ben Branch May 15, 2014
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Le Mans
  • Vintage

The news that Jaguar is currently building 6 new E-Type Lightweights is the sort of thing that sends people like us into a mild…

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Gentleman’s Apron by Rugged Material

Ben Branch May 15, 2014
  • American
  • Design
  • Gear

The Gentleman’s Apron by Rugged Material is a classic interpretation of an apron for men who make things. Aprons used to be synonymous with…

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The Triumph Team Raiden 800XCs

Ben Branch May 14, 2014
  • American
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Off Road
  • Racing
  • Rally

The 2014 Triumph 800XC is an extraordinary piece of engineering, the model has been quickly usurping the BMW F 800 GS – long considered…

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