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Twin-Engined! The 7.2 Liter 1930 Ford Model A “Ballard Special” Speedster

Ben Branch April 20, 2024
Ford Model A Ballard Special Speedster
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This is a custom Ford Model A with a difference. It was built into a speedster and fitted with not one but two Model…

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The Autodromo Group B Rallysport Chronograph For Hodinkee

Ben Branch April 20, 2024
Autodromo Group B Rallysport Chronograph
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  • Watches

This is the Autodromo Group B Rallysport Chronograph, it was made in collaboration with world-famous watch site Hodinkee and just 100 examples of each…

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California Garage Find: A 1956 Ford Thunderbird Project Car

Ben Branch April 19, 2024
Ford Thunderbird Project Car
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  • Classic Cars

This is a 1956 Ford Thunderbird that was stored up in California for many years before being acquired by the current eBay seller. It’s…

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eBay Find: A Rolls-Royce T58 Gnome Turboshaft Engine – $9,000 USD

Ben Branch April 19, 2024
Rolls-Royce T58 Gnome Turboshaft Engine
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This is a Rolls-Royce T58 Gnome turboshaft engine, originally designed for use in helicopters by American company General Electric, and later built under license…

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An Unusual Volkswagen Beetle “Super Bugger” Camper

Ben Branch April 18, 2024
VW Beetle Super Bugger Camper
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This is an original Volkswagen Beetle Super Bugger Camper, it’s essentially the four-wheeled answer to the question “how can I make a VW camper…

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The Weltron “Space Ball” Music Player

Ben Branch April 18, 2024
Weltron Radio Cassette Player
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This is an original Weltron “Space Ball” portable radio-cassette player from 1970, it’s finished in bright yellow and comes with both its original pair…

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Hidden BMW Power – A Citroën 2CV Van “Sleeper”

Ben Branch April 17, 2024
Citroën 2CV Van Sleeper
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  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This 1969 Citroën 2CV Van may look like a worn original example from the outside, but under the hood it’s hiding a BMW engine…

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Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival

Ben Branch April 17, 2024
Bushcraft Survival 101 Book
  • Adventure
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  • Camping

Bushcraft 101: A Field Guide to the Art of Wilderness Survival is a New York Times bestseller written by survivalist expert Dave Canterbury. He’s…

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For Sale: A Street-Legal V8 “Casket Car”

Ben Branch April 16, 2024
Casket Car
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  • Classic Cars

This is the custom V8 “Casket Car,” and if you’ve ever been worried that your spouse will kill you if you buy another automobile,…

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The Sunski Estero Sunglasses – $98 USD

Ben Branch April 16, 2024
Sunski Estero Sunglasses
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These are Sunski’s Estero sunglasses, they come in both Tortoise Amber and Olive Forest colorways and polarized CR-39 lenses that are as clear as…

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The Fiberfab Caribee: A Little-Known American Gullwing Coupe

Ben Branch April 15, 2024
Fiberfab Caribee
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  • Classic Cars

This is a 1960s-era Fiberfab Caribee, an unusual American sports car designed by Russell and Chris Beebe. Just 12 of these are said to…

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The Original .50 Cal Ammo Can Speaker: 100% Handmade By Veterans

Ben Branch April 15, 2024
Thodio .50 Cal Ammo Can Speaker
  • Gear

This is the original .50 Cal Ammo Can Speaker from the team over at Thodio. Though there are many replicas of this design, the…

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