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The Swedish Ute: A Unique 1973 Volvo 1800ES Pickup Conversion

Ben Branch April 10, 2024
Volvo 1800ES Pickup Conversion
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This highly unusual Volvo 1800ES pickup conversion was built over a period of decades using some additional parts sourced from a scrap Subaru BRAT…

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The Bristol Beaufighter – An Unusual Turbocharged V8

Ben Branch April 9, 2024
Bristol Beaufighter
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is one of very few examples of the Bristol Beaufighter that were made, possibly just 29 left the factory, all fitted with a…

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A Map You Can Feel: The USA 1931 3D Raised Relief Map By Muir Way

Ben Branch April 9, 2024
USA 1931 3D Raised Relief Map By Muir Way
  • American
  • Art
  • Gear

This is a map of the United States that features a raised 3D surfaces, perfectly matched to the geography of the country, allowing you…

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A 1985 Holden Commodore VK SS Group A – Peter Brock’s Personal Company Car

Ben Branch April 8, 2024
Holden Commodore VK SS Group A
  • Australian
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is arguably one of the most important examples of the Holden Commodore VK SS Group A in existence, largely down to the fact…

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Off-Grid Power Supply: The Yeti 300 + Nomad 50 Solar Generator

Ben Branch April 8, 2024
Goal Zero Yeti 300 + Nomad 50 Solar Generator
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is a solar generator combination from Goal Zero that combines a Yeti 300 LiFePO4 battery power station and a Goal Zero Nomad 50…

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There’s A 1977 Tyrrell P34 “Six-Wheeler” For Sale

Ben Branch April 7, 2024
Tyrrell P34 Six-Wheeler
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1977 Tyrrell P34 “Six-Wheeler,” it’s one of the most famous Formula 1 cars of all time and it’s undeniably one of…

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A Full-Sized Lamborghini Countach “Koenig” Sculpture by Benedict Radcliffe

Ben Branch April 7, 2024
Lamborghini Countach Koenig by Benedict Radcliffe
  • Art
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Gear

This is a full-sized Lamborghini Countach “Koenig” sculpture by celebrated artist Benedict Radcliffe. It’s made from steel rods that have been shaped into the…

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A Remote Control “Leyat Helica” 1:6th Scale Model

Ben Branch April 6, 2024
Leyat Helica Model
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1:6th scale remote control model of the Leyat Helica. It’s powered by an air-cooled diesel engine, and propulsion is provided by…

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A Fiat 500 Engine: The 500cc Twin That Moved A Nation

Ben Branch April 6, 2024
Fiat 500 D Engine
  • Classic Cars
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a Fiat 500 D engine, officially called the Fiat 110F, it debuted in the Fiat 500 D in 1960 with a displacement…

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For Sale: The Only 1967 Exemplar I Ever Made

Ben Branch April 5, 2024
Exemplar I Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the 1967 Exemplar I, it’s the only one of its kind that was ever made, and the sole purpose of its creation…

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Retro-Home-On-Wheels: A 1966 Avion T-21 Travel Trailer

Ben Branch April 5, 2024
Avion Travel Trailer
  • Adventure
  • Camping

This is a 1966 Avion T-21 that remains in remarkably original vintage condition throughout. It’s a fully featured camper with a kitchenette, dinette, a…

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A Rare Auto Union 1000 SP – “The German Thunderbird”

Ben Branch April 4, 2024
Auto Union 1000 SP 2
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an Auto Union 1000 SP from 1959, it’s been called the “German Thunderbird” due to the obvious styling similarities, and just 5,000…

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