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1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe Body

Ben Branch January 27, 2014
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Engineering
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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
  • Classic Cars
  • French
  • Racing
  • 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
  • Gear
  • Survival

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
  • Motorcycles
  • 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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  • Luxury
  • Style

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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Lamborghini Miura P400 SV

Ben Branch January 23, 2014
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Italian
  • Vintage

It’s difficult to overstate the importance of the Lamborghini Miura, it’s the car that’s widely regarded as the godfather of the mid-engined, two-seater, high-performance sports…

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Crosley Cruiser Portable Turntable

Ben Branch January 23, 2014
  • Design
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Music
  • Retro

The Crosley Cruiser Portable Turntable is a fantastic, affordable turntable for those who prefer the warmer tones produced by vinyl records. Each unit comes…

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Kawasaki KZ750 by Valtoron

Ben Branch January 22, 2014
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Kawasaki
  • Motorcycles
  • Scrambler Motorcycles
  • Spanish

Valtoron is a Spanish custom motorcycle garage owned and operated by brothers Pablo & Carlos Delgado – the siblings have been professional metalworkers since…

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2014 Bell Custom 500 Helmet

Ben Branch January 22, 2014
  • American
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Retro

The Bell Custom 500 series of motorcycle helmets has become the 3/4-face lid that all others are compared against, the modern helmet is based…

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1983 Lancia 037 Group B

Ben Branch January 21, 2014
  • Cars
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  • Engineering
  • Italian
  • Racing
  • Rally
  • Vintage

The Lancia 037 Group B was developed as the successor to the legendary Lancia Stratos HF, a car that even today – almost 40…

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Laguiole Pocketknife with Pistachio Wood Handle

Ben Branch January 21, 2014
  • Accessories
  • French
  • Gear
  • Luxury
  • Rare

France’s Laguiole region has been renowned for its excellence in elegant knife making for centuries, each blade is handmade and features the signature Napoleonic…

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