The 218 Bee

The 218 Bee

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The 218 Bee made its debut in 1937 chambered in the Winchester Model 63 lever-action rifle. It proved to be an excellent small game and vermin cartridge and was chambered in rifles from Winchester, Marlin, Ruger…

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Aston Martin DB4 Prototype ‘DP114/2’

Aston Martin DB4 Prototype ‘DP114/2’

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The Aston Martin DB4 marked a leap forward for Aston Martin. Initially the company set about creating a technologically advanced new model with independent suspension and British styling. The second prototype in the development of the…

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Nimschke’s Masterpiece Colt Single Action Army – “Black Beauty”

Nimschke’s Masterpiece Colt Single Action Army – “Black Beauty”

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Of the famous firearms engravers of the United States the name Louis Daniel Nimschke stands out. And among the many firearms Nimschke engraved the “Piece de Resistance” is the Colt Single Action Army he engraved for…

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Craig Craft 168 Boss “Porsche Boat”

Craig Craft 168 Boss “Porsche Boat”

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Craig Craft have made a version of their 168 Boss speedboat that appears to have styling cues that are reminiscent of cars made by Porsche, especially the 993, the final variant of the 911 series. Fast…

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The 22 Hornet

The 22 Hornet

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Winchester had so much faith in the future of the 22 Hornet that they put the cartridge into production in 1930, two years before commercial rifles were made for it. The Hornet became a world wide…

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1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage 5-Speed

1966 Aston Martin DB6 Vantage 5-Speed

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Despite the fact that many preferred the looks of the Aston Martin DB4 and DB5 the Aston Martin DB6 was undoubtedly the ultimate refinement of that group of three Aston Martin models. It was a car…

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1991 Rover Mini ERA Turbo

1991 Rover Mini ERA Turbo

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The original Mini was arguably the most successful, and most iconic automobiles of the twentieth century. This was a car that became synonymous with Britain at the height of its leadership in fashion and popular culture….

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Colt Government Model 380 Second Edition Pistol

Colt Government Model 380 Second Edition Pistol

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The Colt Government Model 380 pistol was one of the gems to emerge from Colt’s factory. It was 78% the size of an M1911 which made it small enough for concealed carry and large enough for…

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1952 Citroen Traction Avant 15 Six

1952 Citroen Traction Avant 15 Six

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The Citroën Traction Avant proved to be such a successful automobile that it sold over three quarters of a million units. This car was used in police and military applications, it worked as a taxi, and…

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Spirit of America Sonic I

Spirit of America Sonic I

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Craig Breedlove’s Spirit of America Sonic I was created to set a world land speed record that would last. This was a feat the Sonic I team achieved and their record stood unbeaten from 1965 until…

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