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The Shinola Canfield Speedway: A Swiss-Powered Chronograph From Detroit

Ben Branch September 28, 2023
Shinola Canfield Speedway Chronograph Watch
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Watches

This is the Shinola Canfield Speedway, it’s the first automatic chronograph ever offered by the Detroit-based watchmaker and it’s powered by the Swiss-made SW510…

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An Australian Sleeper: A Discretely Upgraded Ford Falcon XL Ute

Ben Branch September 27, 2023
Ford Falcon XL Ute 11
  • Australian
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1963 Ford Falcon XL Ute, it’s a car you may never have seen before if you’re not from Australia or New…

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The New Sunski Shoreline Sunglasses – $58 USD

Ben Branch September 27, 2023
Sunski Shoreline Sunglasses Collage
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Sunglasses

These are the new Sunski Shoreline sunglasses, they have styling inspired by classic aviator designs and their frames are made from SuperLight – an…

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The Model That Would Become “Eleanor” – The 1967 Shelby GT500

Ben Branch September 26, 2023
1967 Shelby GT500
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an original and recently restored 1967 Shelby GT500. Upon the release of the GT500 Carroll Shelby said “this is the first car…

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For Sale: A Rare Bristol BS1 Mk3 Competition Engine

Ben Branch September 26, 2023
Bristol BS1 Mk3 Competition Engine 5
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a rare Bristol BS1 Mk3 competition engine, it’s thought that just 60 or 70 of these were made in period and few…

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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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