Ben Branch
March 3, 2012
This 1964 DKW Hummel is a masterclass in ’60s era, futuristic design. It’s powered by a 50cc 2-stroke engine, has drum brakes front and rear, an integrated fuel tank/head light, a very interesting front fork assembly and more style than Cary Grant holding a martini, standing on top of a moving train.
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Ben Branch
March 3, 2012
On close inspection, it looks as though it’s raining in the picture above, making the airborne nature of the bike all the more impressive.
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Ben Branch
March 2, 2012
I have a deep and abiding love for the 1967 Mustang Fastback, I don’t know exactly what it is about the car, but it’s been on my top 10 list since I was wearing short pants and if I’m honest, it’s the only car on my top 10 list that falls within my affordability bracket. At least at the moment.
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Ben Branch
March 2, 2012
Designed to fit on either a bicycle or motorcycle, the Black Smith Tool Case can hold tools, a 16oz beverage, a small handgun, a Barbie doll, or whatever else you may need while out on the road. It’s handmade in the USA from 100% top grade cowhide leather and
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Ben Branch
March 1, 2012
The Sidney Diesel Norton is one of those rare engineering experiments from the middle of the last century for which very little information still exists. We know that the engine was built hand built by Alfred Smith and Arthur Sidney, then fitted to a stock Norton motorcycle, the engine has a large, external flywheel (visible in the above photograph) and a single cylinder, diesel fuelled motor.
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Ben Branch
March 1, 2012
John Lockwood founded Pygmy Boats in 1986 after having spent years designing 50,000 tonne container ships, his dream was always to design and build the most beautiful kayaks in the world and after looking through his catalogue, I think he’s done it.
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Ben Branch
February 29, 2012
The Ducati MHe 900e is a modern classic, originally released as a concept bike back in 2000 the design won so much public adoration that Ducati decided to do a limited number production run on the model.
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Ben Branch
February 29, 2012
The Vought F4U Corsair was originally built in 1940 and went on to see the longest production run of any piston-engined fighter in U.S. history. During WWII, the Japanese Zero pilots considered the Corsair to be formidable, with many fearing it far more than the P-51 Mustang.
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Ben Branch
February 28, 2012
This bike, named “Egg Salad” for reasons that escape me, is powered by a 500cc Rotax engine, it has a Knight Flat Track Frame, it doesn’t have a kick or centre stand in order to keep weight down and it doesn’t have an electric or kick starter for the same reason.
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Ben Branch
February 28, 2012
This retro motorcycle jacket, dubbed “The Mission Jacket” is made from 1.1mm full grain cowhide, has pre-curved sleeves, perforated leather interior trims, a zip + stud front closing mechanism and enough style to feature in it’s own Tarantino film.
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Ben Branch
February 27, 2012
Radical Ducati produces some of the most iconic high-performance custom motorcycles in the world, many bike builders around the world make great looking bikes, Rad Ducati makes great looking bikes that fly.
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Ben Branch
February 27, 2012
It isn’t often that I find myself in a tie or any form of clothing that has cuffs requiring links, that said, I’d be a damn sight more likely to get dressed up if I had this set of cuff links and tie bar handy.
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