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The King Of Land Cruisers: A Rare Toyota “Mega Cruiser” High Roof

Ben Branch June 22, 2025
Toyota Mega Cruiser High Roof
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a rare high-roof version of the Toyota Mega Cruiser, the rare Japanese answer to the American Humvee. This vehicle was used for safari tours in Africa, and it has twin opening roof…

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The Sinn 613 St UTC Dive Watch – New For 2025

Ben Branch June 22, 2025
Sinn 613 St UTC
  • Gear
  • Watches

This is the new Sinn 613 St UTC dive watch, it’s rated to a depth of 500 meters (50 ATM or 1,640 ft), and it has a dual time display to show two timezones…

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German Sleeper: A Porsche 911-Powered Karmann Ghia Type 34

Ben Branch June 21, 2025
Porsche 911-Powered Karmann Ghia Type 34
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This is a 1964 Karmann Ghia Type 34 that now benefits from a major engine swap – the original 1.5 liter VW flat-four was removed and replaced with the far more powerful 2.7 liter…

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Still In The Factory Crate: GM’s Last Big Block – The Vortec 8.1 Liter V8

Ben Branch June 21, 2025
Factory Crate Engine - Vortec 8100 Big Block V8
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a Vortec 8.1 liter (496 cubic inch) V8, the final big block V8 produced by General Motors, and it just popped up for sale on eBay still sitting unused in its factory…

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Safari Roadster For Sale: A 5.0 V8 MGB Project Car

Ben Branch June 20, 2025
Safari-Style MGB Roadster V8
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  • Classic Cars

This is a 1966 MGB Roadster that has been given a comprehensive rebuild, including the fitment of a Ford 5.0 liter V8, a T5 5-speed manual transmission, and heavily revised suspension to turn it into…

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Überleben Tindår Fire Starter Kit: $32 USD

Ben Branch June 20, 2025
Überleben Tindår Fire Starter Kit Main
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This is the Überleben Tindår Fire Starter Kit, as the name suggests, it’s a fire starting kit, and it’s been designed to be compact enough to fit into a small tin that can be…

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The NSU Prinz 1000: The “Other” Air-Cooled-Rear-Engined German Sports Car

Ben Branch June 19, 2025
NSU Prinz 1000 11
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  • Classic Cars

This is an NSU Prinz 1000 that has been carefully upgraded to rally-specification and used in competition. It’s now being offered for sale as an interesting (and far less expensive) alternative to other air-cooled,…

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This Is The New-For-2025 Lego Technic Ford Bronco®

Ben Branch June 19, 2025
Lego Technic Ford Bronco
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

This is the new Lego Technic Ford Bronco®, it’s a 943 piece Lego set aimed for those 9 and up, though it seems likely that the majority of builders will be well into the…

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A “Volvette” Sleeper: A Volvo 740 Wagon On A C5 Corvette Platform

Ben Branch June 18, 2025
Volvette Volvo Corvette Sleeper
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1990 Volvo 740 GLE Wagon that had its original underpinnings removed, then replaced with the full suspension, brakes, steering, and drivetrain from a 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. The full project is said…

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For Sale: A Rare Cadillac V8 That Powered WWII Tanks: The Cadillac “Monobloc” V8

Ben Branch June 18, 2025
346 Cadillac Monobloc 346 V8
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a 346 cubic inch Cadillac flathead V8, these engines were used both in Cadillac road cars of the 1930s and 1940s, and in two WWII-era tanks – the M5 Stuart and the…

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For Sale: A BAMF-Spec 1971 Buick Riviera With An LS-Swap

Ben Branch June 17, 2025
Buick Riviera LS3-Swapped 2
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1971 Buick Riviera that benefits from a slew of major upgrades, including an LS3 V8-swap, lowered suspension, a rebuilt transmission, new exhaust system, new wheels, and jet black paint over brown…

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The Skalby Seax: A Modern Recreation Of An Authentic Viking Knife From 900 AD

Ben Branch June 17, 2025
Skalby Seax Authentic Viking Knife
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  • Knives

This is the Skalby Seax, it’s a knife that was developed to closely follow the design of a seax (a small sword, fighting knife, or dagger) that was found 2021 in Skälby, Sweden at…

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