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The Unimatic UT1-GMT: An Affordable Italian-Made Tool Watch

Ben Branch April 11, 2025
Unimatic UT1-GMT Tool Watch 1
  • Gear
  • Watches

This is the Unimatic UT1-GMT, it’s a tool watch from the highly-regarded Italian microbrand that comes at a price point likely to make it…

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For Sale – The Long Forgotten Saab-Powered Concept Car: The 1962 Quantum III

Ben Branch April 10, 2025
Saab Quantum III
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is one of three examples of the 1962 Quantum III concept car that were made. It was designed by Walter Kern, a successful…

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Rare Crate Engine: An Unused 600 BHP 8.4 Liter Dodge Viper V10

Ben Branch April 10, 2025
Dodge Viper V10 Crate Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is an unused Dodge Viper V10 crate engine. It remains in zero-mile condition just as it was when it left the factory, and…

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Build It Yourself: A “James Bond” Aston Martin DB5 Replica (With 007 Gadgets Included)

Ben Branch April 9, 2025
Aston Martin DB5 James Bond Project Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a collection of parts to build a replica James Bond-style Aston Martin DB5, including the rotating license plates, a removable ejector roof…

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For Sale: An Incredible Collection Of Alfa Romeo Factory Blueprints

Ben Branch April 9, 2025
Alfa Romeo Factory Blueprint Collection
  • Art
  • Classic Cars
  • Gear

This is a collection of Alfa Romeo factory blueprints, drawn up as production-grade facsimiles for use in manufacturing and for archive purposes. These blueprints…

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Home-On-Wheels: A Lotus-Style 1969 Ford Transit Camper

Ben Branch April 8, 2025
Ford Transit MkI Camper Van
  • Camping
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1969 Ford Transit Camper Van that now benefits from a full restoration back to as-new condition. It’s been finished in a…

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Pedro Pascal’s “Mandalorian” Helmet Is Up For Sale

Ben Branch April 8, 2025
Pedro Pascal Mandalorian Helmet
  • Gear
  • Helmets

This is a helmet worn by Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin in season one of The Mandalorian. Despite the story about the use of…

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For Sale: An Aviat Husky – The Bush Plane Legend

Ben Branch April 7, 2025
Aviat Husky
  • Planes

The Aviat Husky is one of the most beloved of the tough, go anywhere bush planes that have come to dominate the general aviation…

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For Sale: A Porsche 911 Engine Transformed Into An Incredible “Kinetic Sculpture”

Ben Branch April 7, 2025
Porsche 911 Engine Kinetic Sculpture
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is the flat-six engine from a 1974 Porsche 911, it’s the 2.7 liter version of the inimitable 911 power plant, and it’s been…

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Ever Seen One Before? A Jaguar-Powered Allard Palm Beach

Ben Branch April 6, 2025
Allard Palm Beach
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Allard Palm Beach was released as the Allard Motor Company’s more affordable sports car in 1952. The model would compete with similar cars…

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The El Cap Boot By Big Rock Candy Mountaineering

Ben Branch April 6, 2025
Big Rock Candy Mountaineering El Cap Boot
  • Boots
  • Gear

This is the Big Rock Candy Mountaineering El Cap Boot. It’s a classically-styled hiking boot that’s partially based on the French Varappe-style rock climbing…

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Barn Find: An Affordable Alfa Romeo Montreal Project Car

Ben Branch April 5, 2025
Alfa Romeo Montreal
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1975 Alfa Romeo Montreal that has been in storage for approximately 38 years since 1987. It formerly belonged to Philip Duffy…

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