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Ipothesys by Filippo Barbacane

Ben Branch February 17, 2014
  • Engineering
  • Italian
  • Moto Guzzi
  • Motorcycles

The motorcycle you see here is called “Ipothesys”, it’s officially labelled “Prototypo 1” and it’s the first in a limited edition of bikes that…

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Millennium Falcon Owner’s Workshop Manual

Ben Branch February 17, 2014
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With the recent news that the upcoming Star Wars film is going to feature appearances from Han Solo, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker and possibly…

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Niki Lauda Explains Formula 1 – 1985

Ben Branch February 16, 2014
  • Engineering
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  • Formula 1
  • Racing

  This film, titled Niki Lauda Explains Formula 1, is a 1985 documentary that explains the F1 cars and technologies of the era. It’s a…

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#14 Airship by Alberto Santos-Dumont

Ben Branch February 16, 2014
  • Engineering
  • Planes
  • Steampunk
  • Vintage

  The #14 Hybrid Airship by Alberto Santos-Dumont was the first recorded attempt at combining a fixed wing aircraft with an airship, the above image…

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Godier-Genoud Chair by Lorenzo Buratti

Ben Branch February 15, 2014
  • Design
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  The Kawasakis produced by French racing team Godier-Genoud throughout the ’70s have become legendary, the bright green painted machines dominated European circuits and led…

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iPhone Wallet by Hard Graft

Ben Branch February 15, 2014
  • Accessories
  • American
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  Hard Graft is a small company that specialises in hand-making bags and cases for the modern technological gear we find ourselves carrying around…

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1953 Allard K3 Roadster

Ben Branch February 14, 2014
  • American
  • British
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  Carroll Shelby is deservedly famous for dropping a large American V8 into a lightweight British roadster and creating the AC Cobra, a car…

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Persol #649

Ben Branch February 14, 2014
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  • Italian
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  Persol #649 sunglasses have been continually handmade in Italy since 1957, they were originally designed for Turin tram-drivers but quickly caught on and…

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Porus by Bambukaat Motorcycle Customs

Ben Branch February 13, 2014
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Indian
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

  Bambukaat Motorcycle Customs is a new custom workshop based in Rupnagar, India. The bike you see here is their first effort, it started…

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Luciano Rupolo – A Short Film

Ben Branch February 13, 2014
  • Cars
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  • Italian
  • Vintage

  This 20 minute film is a glimpse into the life and times of Italian car collector and lifelong mechanic, Luciano Rupolo. It’s a…

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Triumph Speedmaster by Icon

Ben Branch February 12, 2014
  • American
  • British
  • Drag Racing
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  • Racing
  • Retro
  • Triumph

  The Speedmaster by Icon is the second custom motorcycle developed jointly between the Portland-based motorcycle gear company and Triumph North America, whenever Icon…

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Origin SOL Survival Kit

Ben Branch February 12, 2014
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  • Survival

The SOL Survival Kit by Origin is intended as an all-in-one survival pack that can be stored in a pannier bag or glove compartment,…

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