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McDonnell XF-85 Goblin

Ben Branch September 4, 2012
  • American
  • Design
  • Military
  • Planes
  • Retro

The remarkable looking McDonnell XF-85 Goblin was developed as a “Parasite-Fighter” and was designed to be carried and deployed from the bomb-bay of USAF heavy bombers to do battle with intercepting fighter jets.

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1980 Land Rover Defender 90″

Ben Branch September 3, 2012
  • British
  • Classic 4x4
  • eBay
  • Off Road
  • Retro

The Land Rover Defender 90″ is the short wheelbase version of the more common 110″ long wheelbase Defender, they’re tough, go anywhere 4x4s and although this may sound strange, I think they’re quite beautiful.

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El Bajo Boot by Icon 1000

Ben Branch September 3, 2012
  • American
  • Boots
  • Gear
  • Retro
  • Safety

The El Bajo is exceptionally well built and looks suited to being worn both on and off the bike…

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VW Desert Sled

Ben Branch September 3, 2012
  • American
  • German
  • Off Road
  • Photography
  • Racing
  • Retro

The VW Beetle is an astonishing motor car, the sheer production volume is mind blowing as is the number of ways the cars have been used.

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1985 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix

Ben Branch September 2, 2012
  • Films
  • Formula 1
  • Racing
  • Retro

With the long awaited return of Formula 1 this weekend taking place at the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium I thought it would be fitting to feature the 1985 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix.

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James Dean in the Saddle

Ben Branch September 2, 2012
  • American
  • Art
  • Motorcycles
  • Photography
  • Style
  • Vintage

James Dean, easily one of the most iconic men of the 20th century, was a huge fan of both 2 and 4 wheeled motor vehicles.

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1966 Chevrolet Corvette 327

Ben Branch September 1, 2012
  • American
  • Cars
  • eBay
  • Retro
  • Vintage

This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette is a stunning example of the model, in fact it’s safe to say that it’s one of the best ’66 Corvettes in the world.

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Old Black by LC Fabrications

Ben Branch August 31, 2012
  • American
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Engineering
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles
  • Retro

It’s not everyday that we come across a motorcycle like Old Black, she was built by the highly respected LC Fabrications, a garage we’ve featured before with their stunning Triumph TT Deluxe Cafe Racer.

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The Lun Class Ekranoplan

Ben Branch August 31, 2012
  • Boats
  • Design
  • Engineering
  • Photography
  • Planes
  • Retro

The Lun Class Ekranoplan is one of those vehicles that seems to large for life, almost like a James Bond villain’s mobile lair.

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Vrod Special by Roland Sands Design

Ben Branch August 30, 2012
  • American
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Engineering
  • Harley-Davidson
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

I love seeing people build Harley-Davidsons like this. You see there was a time, many years ago, when Harley-Davidson was famous for building the fastest motorcycles in America.

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Corsair Triple Smoke Single Barrel Malt Whiskey

Ben Branch August 30, 2012
  • American
  • Luxury
  • Taste
  • Whiskey

Craft spirits are an intriguing thing, they’re made in very small batches and this allows the distiller to take risks and be creative. Now, creativity isn’t always a good thing. Look at the music created by Yoko Ono for example.

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Earl’s Court Elephant

Ben Branch August 30, 2012
  • British
  • Photography
  • Retro

Now why an elephant would want to go to Earl’s Court rather than Piccadilly Circus is anyone’s guess.

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