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1962 Facel Vega Facel II Coupé

Ben Branch January 30, 2014
  • Cars
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Facel Vega was a French automobile manufacturer that lived from 1954 till 1964, despite this relatively short lifespan it had significant influence on automotive…

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ODFU Engineering Tee

Ben Branch January 30, 2014
  • Art
  • British
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  The ODFU Engineering Tee is a new design from the boutique motorcycle style-house, each one is 100% fine Jersey cotton and is screen printed…

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1974 Penton 250

Ben Branch January 29, 2014
  • American
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  1974 was the first year that Penton produced its 250 model with longer travel front and rear suspension, and frames made from high-grade…

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Tour Quilted Jacket by Hunter

Ben Branch January 29, 2014
  • Clothing
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  • Retro
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  The Tour Quilted Jacket by Hunter is a lightweight, goose down filled jacket suited for spring and autumn weather. It’s water-resistant and has…

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1969 Lola T70 Mk IIIb by Sbarro

Ben Branch January 28, 2014
  • British
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Vintage

The Lola T70 is a ’60s era prototype racer that needs no introduction to fans of the golden age of motorsport, originally designed by Eric…

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1936 Delahaye 135 S

Ben Branch January 27, 2014
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This 1936 Delahaye 135 S is one of only sixteen ever made and one of only seven to survive to the modern day, the…

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1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe Body

Ben Branch January 27, 2014
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Engineering
  • Hot Rods
  • Retro

Ford announced at SEMA in November 2013 that it had partnered up with United Pacific Industries to produce stamped steel bodies for the still…

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Lotus Esprit Cutaway

Ben Branch January 26, 2014
  • British
  • Cars
  • Design
  • Retro

The Lotus Esprit has long been a car that sat very near the top of my own personal automotive bucket list, I’ve always loved…

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1927 Amilcar CGSS

Ben Branch January 25, 2014
  • Cars
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  • French
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  • Vintage

This 1927 Amilcar CGSS represents remarkable value in the currently skyrocketing vintage car market, sometimes referred to as the “poor man’s Bugatti” the Amilcar…

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The Explorer’s Watch

Ben Branch January 25, 2014
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Camping
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The Tru-Nord Compass has been manufactured, assembled and packaged in Brainerd, Minnesota for over 66 years. Each of the small, 1″ compasses come with a…

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The Dirt Bike by British Customs

Ben Branch January 24, 2014
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
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  • Scrambler Motorcycles
  • Triumph

British Customs is a leading international supplier of Triumph-specific parts, accessories and gear – the market for Triumph parts has been growing exponentially in…

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Aluminium Briefcase by Hangar 54

Ben Branch January 24, 2014
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These bespoke aluminium briefcases by Hangar 54 are made from reclaimed aviation-grade aluminium cases originally manufactured by ZARGES, a German company that builds military…

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