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Factory Bench-Tested: A Rare Ford RS500 YBD Engine

Ben Branch February 8, 2024
Ford RS500 YBD Engine 1
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a Ford RS500 YBD engine that was factory bench-tested at Cosworth and now remains in unused condition – it’s one of very…

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For Sale: The Alpha One GTO Driven By Tom Cruise In “Vanilla Sky”

Ben Branch February 7, 2024
Ferrari 250 GTO Replica Alpha One GTO Vanilla Sky
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the Alpha One GTO that was driven by Tom Cruise in the 2001 film Vanilla Sky, directed by Cameron Crowe, also starring…

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A 1948 Chris-Craft Deluxe Runabout 17 Foot “Boat Bar”

Ben Branch February 7, 2024
Chris-Craft Deluxe Runabout Boat Bar
  • Boats
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This is a handmade “Boat Bar,” it was built using an authentic 17 foot 1948 Chris-Craft Deluxe Runabout that was cut in half down…

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Project Car: A 1973 Lamborghini Espada V12 – $25,300+ USD

Ben Branch February 6, 2024
Lamborghini Espada
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a Series III 1973 Lamborghini Espada project car, it appears to be complete including the 3.9 liter V12, and it’s now looking…

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The Technics Ottava™ All-in-One Music System

Ben Branch February 6, 2024
Technics Ottava All-in-One Music System
  • Gear
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  • Music

This is the Technics Ottava™, it’s an all-in-one music system that can play CDs and radio, and from Bluetooth, auxiliary, USB, Apple AirPlay, Chromecast,…

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For Sale: The Whitelock “Tinker Toy” 48 Cylinder Motorcycle

Ben Branch February 5, 2024
Whitelock Tinker Toy 48 Cylinder Motorcycle
  • Curious Contraptions
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is the Whitelock “Tinker Toy,” it’s a 48 cylinder motorcycle that was built in 2003 by Simon Whitelock and it holds the Guinness…

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Skills of Defensive Driving: A Classic Free Video Course

Ben Branch February 5, 2024
Skills of Defensive Driving Video Course
  • Australian
  • Films

This is a nine-part video course on defensive driving. Defensive driving defined as “the practice of anticipating dangerous situations, despite adverse conditions or the…

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Garage Find: Peter Sellers’ Rare 1977 Wood & Pickett “Sheer Rover”

Ben Branch February 4, 2024
Wood & Pickett Sheer Rover
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is the 1977 Wood & Pickett Sheer Rover that was owned and driven by legendary comedic actor Peter Sellers. It’s been locked away…

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Two-Stroke: A Saab 96 Engine + Gearbox On A Test Stand

Ben Branch February 4, 2024
Saab 96 Engine
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an original two-stroke Saab 96 engine, an unusual inline 3-cylinder design with a displacement of 841cc and up to 52 bhp depending…

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Unusual Project Car: A Marcos 3000 GT

Ben Branch February 3, 2024
Marcos 3000 GT
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1970 Marcos 3000 GT, it’s a relatively rare British sports car with a 3.0 liter Ford Essex V6, a tubular steel…

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The Edison Light Stick From Barebones

Ben Branch February 3, 2024
Edison Light Stick
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Edison Light Stick from the team at Barebones, it’s a small, handheld miniature lantern with an LED rope coil that casts…

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The Guido Electric Motorcycle – $90,000+ USD

Ben Branch February 2, 2024
Guido Electric Motorcycle
  • Curious Contraptions
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is the Guido electric motorcycle prototype that was developed by Vlad Belyakov of Box39 based out of Moscow, Russia. It’s the only one…

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