Recreation

Penny Farthing Made From Tractor Parts Is A Go-Anywhere Beast That Won’t Go Anywhere Quickly

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Penny Farthing Made From Tractor Parts Is A Go-Anywhere Beast That Won’t Go Anywhere Quickly

Perfect daily driver, if you ask me. Gif: Paton Machines via YouTube The internet is awash with budding mechanics undertaking some audacious builds. There are people like Whistlindiesel building jet-powered merry-go-rounds, another wrencher is working to restore a six-figure one-off Rolls-Royce and now someone is assembling a ridiculous motorcycle from tractor parts in their shed. … Read more

Ford Truck 30,000 Pounds Over Weight Limit Smashes Through Historic Bridge

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Ford Truck 30,000 Pounds Over Weight Limit Smashes Through Historic Bridge

Americans have a real issue with restrictions on their roads, whether it’s speed limits that nobody sticks to, height restrictions that all kinds of tall vehicles miss or weight limits that certain bridges can’t sustain. Case in point, a driver in Maine crashed through a historic crossing last month after attempting to drive over in … Read more

Head Inside Abandoned Ships At Staten Island’s Boat Graveyard

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Head Inside Abandoned Ships At Staten Island’s Boat Graveyard

Urban explorers have uncovered all kinds of fascinating finds this year, including an abandoned international airport in Greece and a stash of hidden Volkswagens in the side of a mountain. Now, an aquatic explorer has headed to Staten Island’s ship graveyard to get up close and personal with some of the vessels rusting away off … Read more

The Lister Storm Is A Monster V12 With A Driver In Its Back Pocket

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The Lister Storm Is A Monster V12 With A Driver In Its Back Pocket

You probably only know about the Lister Storm GT1 cars if you were a sports car racing fan in the back half of the 1990s, or you played “Gran Turismo” growing up. These wild front-engine machines were powered by a massive 7-liter Jaguar V12 yoinked directly from the XJR-14 Group C prototypes. That motor gave … Read more

Watch Mechanics Build Graham Hill’s 1970s Formula 1 Racer From Scratch

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Watch Mechanics Build Graham Hill’s 1970s Formula 1 Racer From Scratch

People love claiming that they just don’t make them like they used to. Whether it’s muscle cars, snacks or Britpop bands, there’s always a loud crowd of people on hand to say that things were better back in their day. Now, to see just what made Formula 1 better back in the day, we’ve unearthed … Read more

Teach Your Kid Two Wheels Good With This Mini Bike That Runs On Chainsaw Batteries

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Teach Your Kid Two Wheels Good With This Mini Bike That Runs On Chainsaw Batteries

Photo: Ego When you have your first child, there’s a reason the first thing everybody asks you is when they’re going to get their first dirtbike. Dirtbikes are just awesome. All the fun of riding your bike with friends, only faster and more dangerous? Hell yeah! Whether we’re talking true dirtbikes or mini bikes, if … Read more

I ‘Raw Dogged’ A 2,500-Mile Road Trip And Now I’m Dead

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I ‘Raw Dogged’ A 2,500-Mile Road Trip And Now I’m Dead

I’m not sure I’ve ever felt older and more feeble than I do right now. I’ve just arrived back to my house in Cleveland, Ohio slightly more than 48 hours after I left Los Angeles. It’s been a whirlwind couple of days shooting across this vast and open country, packed with terrible food options, too … Read more

Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Is A 3/4-Scale BMW GS For A Quarter Of The Price

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Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 Is A 3/4-Scale BMW GS For A Quarter Of The Price

Don’t ask “Are we there yet?” because we’ll all be at our desks again on Monday wishing we were out here in this shit. It’s a mantra I have to continue repeating to myself as raindrops the size and weight of heartbreak tears fall all around us. The sandy clay soil of Utah’s backcountry discovery … Read more

I’m Gonna Drink A Big Old Glass Of Peanut Butter Because TSA Says It’s A Liquid

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I’m Gonna Drink A Big Old Glass Of Peanut Butter Because TSA Says It’s A Liquid

Image: Skippy Peanut Butter Peanut butter is my happy place. Pretty much every carb-based foodstuff and non-citrus fruit can be improved by a squirt of goober peas nut butter. Everyone knows it’s a loose sweet and creamy treat, and I often enjoy pouring a refreshing glass of Jif Reduced Fat and slurping it into my … Read more

2025 Ford Bronco Sasquatch Is An Off-Roader For All Audiences

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2025 Ford Bronco Sasquatch Is An Off-Roader For All Audiences

Ford is bringing the Sasquatch off-road package to the 2025 Bronco Sport, adding a big dose of capability to the compact crossover. The optional Sasquatch package will be available for the Outbanks and Badlands trim levels, and both experienced off-roaders and novices dipping their toes in the mud will have something to look forward to, … Read more