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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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The Rare, Road-Legal Light Car Company “Rocket”

Ben Branch September 19, 2023
Light Car Company Rocket 8
  • Cars
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The Light Car Company Rocket was developed in the early 1990s by F1 car designer Gordon Murray, and racing driver Chris Craft. The Rocket…

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Historically Significant Race Cars: An Art Collection By Arthur Schening

Ben Branch September 19, 2023
1966 24 Hours of Le Mans
  • Art
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Arthur Schening is an artist and graphic designer who is perhaps known best for his automotive art, characterized by its close attention to detail,…

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Jennifer Connelly’s 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Is For Sale

Ben Branch September 18, 2023
Jennifer Connelly Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
  • Cars
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This 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme was bought by celebrated actress Jennifer Connelly in the year 2000 and has remained in her ownership ever since….

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A Restored Vintage Shell Petrol Pump – Circa 1950

Ben Branch September 18, 2023
Vintage Shell Petrol Pump
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This is an original Shell petrol pump, it was made in the United States around the year 1950 with the actual internal mechanism and…

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Audi S3-Powered: A Modified Volkswagen Type 2 Fifth-Wheel Camper

Ben Branch September 17, 2023
Volkswagen Type 2 Camper
  • Adventure
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This unusual Volkswagen Type 2 Camper is actually build from two split-screen Type 2 Vans into what is commonly called a fifth-wheel. Due to…

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The County Comm General Purpose Radio – $99 USD

Ben Branch September 17, 2023
County Comm General Purpose Radio
  • Camping
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This is the County Comm General Purpose Radio, it was designed to be an entirely modern handheld radio with understated retro styling, as well…

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Project Car For Sale: “The Last Analog Ferrari” – A 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS

Ben Branch September 16, 2023
Ferrari 328 GTS Project Car copy
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Ferrari 328 GTS, and its fixed-roof sibling the GTB, have been called the “Last Analog Ferrari” and not without good reason. When released…

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