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The Embassy Tactical Pen

Ben Branch January 14, 2014
  • Accessories
  • American
  • Design
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Survival

The Embassy Tactical Pen is designed to be the last pen you’ll ever need to buy. Its 300 series high-grade stainless steel body takes…

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Yamaha Virago XV535 by Old Empire Motorcycles

Ben Branch January 13, 2014
  • British
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles
  • Yamaha

This Yamaha Virago XV535 custom, dubbed “Bulldog”, is the latest two-wheeled release from Old Empire Motorcycles – a British custom motorcycle workshop that’s become…

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Tornado Ejector Seat

Ben Branch January 13, 2014
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Home
  • Luxury
  • Planes

You’re looking at a bespoke, reclaimed Tornado ejector seat that’s been rebuilt into a leather lined gentleman’s chair – although I don’t claim to be…

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Full Film: The Camel Trophy 1987 – Madagascar

Ben Branch January 12, 2014
  • British
  • Classic 4x4
  • Land Rover
  • Off Road
  • Rally

This hour long documentary covers the 1987 Camel Trophy held on the island of Madagascar, most of the competitors were driving Range Rover Classics…

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Moto Guzzi V7 Classic by Revival Cycles

Ben Branch January 11, 2014
  • Cafe Racers
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Moto Guzzi
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

Introduced in 2007 the Moto Guzzi V7 Classic represented the Italian marque’s step into the world of retro-styled motorcycles with modern underpinnings. Triumph and…

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Deus Ex Machina Bert Beanie

Ben Branch January 11, 2014
  • Australian
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Style

The Bert Beanie by Deus Ex Machina is a chunky, rib knit beanie for the months when the nights are long and the bikes spend most…

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Ferrari 365 GTB/4

Ben Branch January 10, 2014
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Design
  • Ferrari
  • Italian
  • Luxury
  • Vintage

The Ferrari 365 GTB/4 is still better known by its unofficial name, the Ferrari Daytona. This nickname was applied by motoring journalists after Ferrari’s…

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Premier Trophy Helmet – Checkered Flag Stripe Shell

Ben Branch January 10, 2014
  • Gear
  • Helmets
  • Retro
  • Safety

It was only a year or two ago that we were lamenting the total lack of retro full face motorcycle helmets, between then and…

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1950 Moto Guzzi Falcone

Ben Branch January 9, 2014
  • Italian
  • Moto Guzzi
  • Motorcycles
  • Vintage

    This beautiful 1950 Moto Guzzi Falcone is a great look back at the kind of motorcycles that were produced by the Italian company…

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Lansky BladeMedic

Ben Branch January 9, 2014
  • Accessories
  • Gadgets
  • Gear
  • Knives

    The BladeMedic by Lansky is a small, portable knife blade sharpener that does away with the bulky alternatives of either a set…

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Bandit 9 Motorcycles: The Interview

Ben Branch January 8, 2014
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Design
  • Motorcycles

This is the first in a series of interviews on Silodrome by Alicia Elfving aka MotoLady, featuring significant figures from the world of Gasoline…

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1986 Toyota Celica IMSA GTO

Ben Branch January 7, 2014
  • American
  • Cars
  • Japanese
  • Racing
  • Retro

This 1986 Toyota Celica IMSA GTO is the brainchild of AAR (All American Racing) and Toyota, it was designed and built to race in…

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