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1971 Lola T260 Can-Am Spyder

Ben Branch March 17, 2014
  • British
  • Cars
  • Engineering
  • Racing

The 1971 Lola T260 Can-Am Spyder was a car conceived to take the challenge to the dominant McLarens of the era, Bruce’s bright orange…

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Rokker Original Motorcycle Jeans

Ben Branch March 17, 2014
  • American
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Style

Rokker’s Original Motorcycle Jeans have been designed from the outset to fit like a pair of Levi’s® 501s®, avoiding the excessively high-waisted look that’s…

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Stories of Bike: Jodie Rigg

Ben Branch March 16, 2014
  • Australian
  • Films
  • Motorcycles

Stories of Bike is a fantastic series of short films by the talented director Cam Elkins, each episode features a different person talking about…

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Silver Wrench Manacle by Blitz Motorcycles

Ben Branch March 16, 2014
  • Accessories
  • French
  • Gear
  • Luxury

The number 14 wrench you see here is made from sterling silver, it’s a design that was first created by Hugo’s grandmother in France,…

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Triumph Bonneville Custom by Ton-Up Garage

Ben Branch March 15, 2014
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

The Triumph Bonneville has quickly become one of the most popular targets for motorcycle customisers worldwide, bikes like the Yamaha SR400, Honda CB750 and…

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Vintage Patent Application Posters

Ben Branch March 15, 2014
  • American
  • Art
  • Design
  • Engineering

There’s something genuinely magical about patent applications, it’s stunning when you think that the overwhelming majority of world-altering inventions were first proposed in this…

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Biltwell Bonanza L.E. Helmets

Ben Branch March 14, 2014
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Retro

The new Biltwell Bonanza LE Helmet range is a limited edition (hence the LE) series of Bonanza 3/4 face helmets featuring new, hand-painted designs. At…

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Iron Lung Harley by Icon

Ben Branch March 13, 2014
  • American
  • Design
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

Whenever we feature a custom Harley I always end up in a feedback loop, extolling my opinion that the design department at Harley-Davidson needs…

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Ejector Seat Man Chair

Ben Branch March 13, 2014
  • Art
  • British
  • Design
  • Engineering
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  • Luxury

There are few things more Bond-villainy than a properly intimidating chair, and this one has all the hallmarks of a classic. Made from an…

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A Bright Green 1969 De Tomaso Mangusta

Ben Branch March 12, 2014
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Italian
  • Retro

The De Tomaso Mangusta is said to have been named “Mangusta” (meaning “Mongoose”) after a deal fell through with Carroll Shelby to build the…

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Mondial Motorcycle Lamp

Ben Branch March 12, 2014
  • Accessories
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This cleverly constructed lamp is made from the left-side crankcase of a 1954 Mondial Sport 160, the right camshaft from a 1971 Alfa Romeo…

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The Musket Royal Enfield V-Twin

Ben Branch March 11, 2014
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

The Musket is the motorcycle that Royal Enfield should be building – or at very least the engine that they should have used in…

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