Ben Branch
February 17, 2014
The motorcycle you see here is called “Ipothesys”, it’s officially labelled “Prototypo 1” and it’s the first in a limited edition of bikes that will be produced by renowned custom motorcycle builder Filippo Barbacane of Officine…
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Ben Branch
February 17, 2014
With the recent news that the upcoming Star Wars film is going to feature appearances from Han Solo, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker and possibly even Han’s now famous daily driver, we thought it would…
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Ben Branch
February 16, 2014
This film, titled Niki Lauda Explains Formula 1, is a 1985 documentary that explains the F1 cars and technologies of the era. It’s a remarkable opportunity to see Lauda in the post-Rush days and…
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Ben Branch
February 16, 2014
The #14 Hybrid Airship by Alberto Santos-Dumont was the first recorded attempt at combining a fixed wing aircraft with an airship, the above image was taken in 1906 at the #14s inaugural flight on…
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Ben Branch
February 15, 2014
The Kawasakis produced by French racing team Godier-Genoud throughout the ’70s have become legendary, the bright green painted machines dominated European circuits and led to a major step forward in engineering prowess by Kawasaki….
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Ben Branch
February 15, 2014
Hard Graft is a small company that specialises in hand-making bags and cases for the modern technological gear we find ourselves carrying around on a daily basis. They almost exclusively use leather and…
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Ben Branch
February 14, 2014
Carroll Shelby is deservedly famous for dropping a large American V8 into a lightweight British roadster and creating the AC Cobra, a car that would go on to become one of the most…
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Ben Branch
February 14, 2014
Persol #649 sunglasses have been continually handmade in Italy since 1957, they were originally designed for Turin tram-drivers but quickly caught on and by the time Marcello Mastroianni wore them in the film…
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Ben Branch
February 13, 2014
Bambukaat Motorcycle Customs is a new custom workshop based in Rupnagar, India. The bike you see here is their first effort, it started life an an old, slightly worn out Royal Enfield 350…
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Ben Branch
February 13, 2014
This 20 minute film is a glimpse into the life and times of Italian car collector and lifelong mechanic, Luciano Rupolo. It’s a wonderful piece of filmmaking, the director kept the focus purely…
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Ben Branch
February 12, 2014
The Speedmaster by Icon is the second custom motorcycle developed jointly between the Portland-based motorcycle gear company and Triumph North America, whenever Icon releases a new custom it attracts a significant amount of…
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Ben Branch
February 12, 2014
The SOL Survival Kit by Origin is intended as an all-in-one survival pack that can be stored in a pannier bag or glove compartment, then forgotten about until that rainy day comes around and…
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