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The Puma GTE 1600 – A Rare Brazilian Sports Car

Ben Branch September 25, 2023
Puma GTE 1600
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an original Puma GTE 1600, a sports car that was developed in Brazil in the 1960s and sold through the 1970s. The…

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A “MiniBar” Made From A Real Mini Cooper

Ben Branch September 25, 2023
MiniBar Made From A Real Mini Cooper 11
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a “MiniBar” in every sense of the word, it was made from the rear end of a genuine classic Mini Cooper by…

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1-Of-1: A Rare Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster By Paul Stephens

Ben Branch September 24, 2023
Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1988 Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster, you may never have seen one before because just one was made by Paul Stephens and…

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The Damascus Backwoods Camp Axe By Rill Simple Tools

Ben Branch September 24, 2023
Damascus Backwoods Camp Axe By Rill Simple Tools
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Damascus Backwoods Camp Axe from the team at Rill Simple Tools. It was developed to be a hand axe you can…

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Fordson WOT: A WWII-Era RAF Radar Truck – $17,400+ USD

Ben Branch September 23, 2023
Fordson WOT
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Military

This is a Fordson WOT, the name stands for “War Office Truck,” and this example was deployed by the Royal Air Force during World…

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The VSSL Flask + Speaker: Music & Whiskey On The Go

Ben Branch September 23, 2023
VSSL Flask + Speaker
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the new VSSL Flask + Speaker, as the name suggests it includes both a flask and a speaker, giving people a one-device…

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A Moto Guzzi V1000 G5 Cafe Racer – The “Rottweiler Of The Motorcycle World”

Ben Branch September 22, 2023
Moto Guzzi V1000 G5 Cafe Racer 13
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This 1979 Moto Guzzi V1000 G5 benefits from a thorough restoration into a cafe racer-style custom. The rebuild included a full engine and carburetor…

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The Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot: A 109 Year Old Design, Still Made In The USA

Ben Branch September 22, 2023
Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot
  • Boots
  • Clothing
  • Gear

This is the Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot, it’s a design that was originally released in 1914, over 109 years ago, and it’s still being…

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Camper Conversion: 1976 Mercedes-Benz T2 Fire Truck – $14,970+ USD

Ben Branch September 21, 2023
Mercedes Fire Truck Camper-7
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Cars

This 1976 Mercedes-Benz T2 fire truck has recently been through a camper conversion and now offers berths for up to four people. It has…

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An Original Star Wars “X-Wing” Was Found In A Garage: It’s Now Selling For $400,000+ USD

Ben Branch September 21, 2023
Original Star Wars X-Wing Model 12
  • Gear
  • Planes

This 20 inch 1:24 scale filming X-Wing model was built by the team at Industrial Light & Magic for use in the original Star…

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For Sale: An Ex-US Navy Vought A-7 Corsair II – $50,000 USD

Ben Branch September 20, 2023
Vought A-7 Corsair II
  • Military
  • Planes
  • Project Vehicles

This Vought A-7 Corsair II was first delivered to the US Navy in the 1960s, it would then serve with Attack Squadron 46 while…

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The Suunto Vertical: An Expedition-Grade Smartwatch – Made In Finland

Ben Branch September 20, 2023
Suunto Vertical Smartwatch
  • Adventure
  • Gear
  • Watches

The Suunto Vertical was developed by the Finnish company as an expedition-grade smartwatch. It offers up to 60 days of battery life, it has…

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