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Le Chateau de Vigny Castle

When something dates back to 1507, “vintage” doesn’t quite cover it. The Le Chateau de Vigny Castle is a 37,000 square foot medieval masterpiece, set just 30 miles north of Paris. Spread across the 44 acres are two outbuildings, a chapel, and the main house, which was renovated in 1867, and boasts a neo-Gothic design, intricately carved beams on most ceilings, a bright purple iron door, and two bridges spanning the moat.

Price? Around $5.700.000,-

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Wolf Moto – Moto Guzzi LeMans

Newcomers to the custom bike scene usually bring fresh, new ideas to the table. Such is the case with Wolf Moto, a new custom fabrication shop based in South Africa. Their first contribution to the custom bike world is this 1980 Moto Guzzi LeMans II, which they stripped down completely and outfitted with a new engine, a coat of paint, a new stainless exhaust system, electrical system, and gas tank before building up the rest of the machine, piece by piece in proper fashion. Learn more about the build at Wolf Moto.

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Astropad

As versatile as the iPad is, turning it into a professional-level graphics tablet is still a significant achievement, and it’s an achievement that the Astropad promises in full.

Built by former Apple engineers, Astropad works with any Mac app, supports most styluses, and is color-corrected to match what’s on your Mac’s screen. Using proprietary network technology called Liquid, the drawing process promises virtually no lag (less than half the lag of AirPlay) at 60 FPS. You can use it wirelessly or over USB, and you can pinch to zoom and pan in Mac apps. A host of customizable shortcuts are a touch away, and – most importantly – image quality is said to be “unbelievable” with no compression artifacts. [Purchase]

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Kott Motorcycles Black and Copper 550

Kott Motorcycles is an independently-owned bike shop based in the greater Los Angeles, California area that specializes in breathing life back into Honda CB series motorcycles from the 1970’s. This particular Honda CB550 was given a black and copper color scheme, while giving the bike a vintage drag stance by extending both the vintage brown leather seat and the swingarms, both of which were shortened during the late 70’s model CB series motorcycles. Learn more at Kott Motorcycles.

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2016 INDIAN DARK HORSE MOTORCYCLE

If you’re looking for a blacked out road warrior for the spring then looking no further than the 2016 Indian Dark Horse Motorcycle ($17K). The newly released bike is blacked out bumper to bumper. Including wheels, forks, handlebars, engine, and bodywork including the Warbonnet in the front. But looks aren’t everything. The Dark Horse features an enhanced thunder storke 111 V-Twin that puts out a nice 119 ft-lbs of torque. Additional features include a keyless ignition, ABS & cruise control, and a true dual exhaust to provide the thunder.

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1955 JAGUAR D-TYPE

When buying vintage, you want things as close to original as possible. This 1955 Jaguar D-Type is thought to be one of the most complete examples left. It’s powered by the original 300hp inline six-cylinder engine and four-speed manual transmission, and also features the original chassis, body, and brake calipers. Restored in 2003 by CKL Developments, it was featured in Jaguar World Monthly as the subject of a five-part series, and has multiple in-period 1st place finishes under its belt, making it a piece of both motoring and racing history.

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Aston Martin Vantage GT3

This is not the new James Bond car, and we don’t understand why. Aston Martin’s new Vantage GT3 is a track-capable, yet road legal successor to the Aston Martin Vantage S that boasts a 200 pound lighter curb weight, a wider, lower, more aerodynamic stance, and a powerful 6.0 liter V12 engine good for almost 600 horsepower. The lighter weight is made possible thanks to the generous use of carbon fiber throughout the vehicle’s design. See it live at the Geneva Motor Show next month or learn more at Aston Martin.

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Blackpack Cycling Backpack

Drawing inspiration from the protective shell on a turtle’s back, the Blackpack Cycling Backpack designed by William Root was created to provide your belongings ultimate protection from the elements while commuting through urban territories.

The Blackpack’s hard exterior shell is sleek black and weatherproof, while an integrated LED light strip at the pack’s base includes brake light and turn signal compatibility and also ensures that you’ll stay visible to other motorists on the road. Learn more here.

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Breitling Chronoliner for 2015

Breitling rightfully prides itself on being the “official supplier to world aviation,” as their Chronoliners have been worn by flight captains since the 1950s. For 2015, the Swiss watchmakers have revealed a new Chronoliner directly inspired by its vintage forerunners. The three-register chronograph is COSC-certified and tells the time to the hour hour, minute, second, date, and alternate time zone. The design boasts a house-made automatic movement and a cambered sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. Dressed up in black and white, the ceramic bezel features contrasting ceramic numerals with luminescent hour markers, making this practical, scratch-resistant design highly legible. The case is made of polished steel, matching the Navitimer or Ocean Classic steel mesh bracele.

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Video: Local

Local is an inspiring skateboarding video featuring local skaters from the Salt Lake and Utah Valleys, coupled with some pretty creative cinematography.

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2015 Caterham Seven 620 R

310 horsepower is a nice little number. But the average car weighs somewhere around 4,000 pounds. So when you get that 310 hp in a featherweight 1,200-pound vehicle, as it is with the Caterham Seven 620 R, something special happens when you hit the gas.

With an unwavering emphasis on vintage styling, lightness, and no-frills speed, the 620 R is one of the fastest ways in the world to get from 0-60 mph, doing it in a blistering 2.8 seconds. The supercharger 2.0-liter Duratec engine creates 219 pound-feet of torque and reaches a top speed of 155 mph. There’s serrated fins in the opening and an extra intake for cooling, performance tuning, adjustable dampers, and aero-shaped control arms, as well as a Bilstein- and Eibach-sourced independent suspension up front and a de Dion rear end. But that’s it. In the cabin there’s no airbags, no radio, no nothing. The 620 R starts at $72,900 for a rolling chassis, but with extras (like paint jobs for $5k), you’ll be over $100,000 easily when you’re done customizing one. [Purchase]

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The World’s Largest Indoor Bike Park: Louisville Mega Cavern

Not far from where I grew up, the Louisville Mega Cavern is found in Kentucky’s largest city, 100 feet below landmarks such as the main highway and the zoo. Mined for rock in the previous century, the 100-acre limestone cave is now classified as a building, the largest in the state. Inside of today’s Mega Cavern, visitors will find zip line and tram tours, a ropes course, an event space, and the Mega Underground Bike Park. The latter is the world’s only underground bike park and the largest indoor attraction of its kind at 320,000 square feet. Boasting more than 45 trails of dirt and special challenges such as wooden ramps, the park offers unique cycling experiences for riders of all levels. Whether you’re a seasoned off-road thrill-seeker or a curious amateur, the cave promises to deliver a hell of an adventure. Open all-year, the space is cool but not cold at 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit and protected against the elements by it natural limestone and artificial fiber rock walls. The Mega Underground Bike Park just opened this month. Right now, the venue is BYO-bike, but rentals will soon be available in April.

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Ducati Super Scrambler by Analog Motorcycles

Looking to build an old Ducati that would rival the current day Triumph Scrambler is no easy task, but Tony Prust is no stranger to difficult builds. As the owner of Analog Motorcycles, the Chicago-based builder is responsible for some of the best builds we’ve stumbled across. Don’t believe us? We think one quick glance at this Ducati Scrambler will make you have a change of heart.

Don’t let the Analog name fool you, this beauty has been outfitted with everything it needs to compete on the modern day motorcycle landscape. The 2-wheeler is a completely new and rewired machine based on the 1975 Ducati GT850. It’s been outfitted with a front LED headlight and back turn signals, Fox shocks, front end sourced from a Triumph Tiger, rebuilt wheels, custom tank, custom exhaust and a rear custom luggage rack for those extra long trips on the open road. The bike’s light orange color, exposed engine design and Ducati branding are the ultimate finishing touches. [Via]

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2015 McLaren P1 GTR

The 2015 McLaren P1 GTR ($3M) will be makings its formal debut March 15th at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. It is the track-only version of the British automaker’s iconic GTR badge. It features a twin-turbo 3.8-liter V-8 paired with an electric motor. This combination puts out 986 horses and produces an amazing 1,455 pounds of downforce at 150 mph. The stance on the GTR is 80mm wider then its P1 counterpart and it features alloy wheels wrapped in Pirelli slick tires. We’re not sure how many of these bad boys will be made, but the first folks allowed to purchase one of these will be previous P1 owners. Making the 2015 McLaren P1 GTR a classic out of the gate.

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Leatherman Tread QM1 Multi-Tool Watch

It’s not the best-looking thing you can put on your wrist. But it might be the most useful. Following in the footsteps of its bracelet-only sibling, the Leatherman Tread QM1 Multi-Tool Watch pairs a precision Swiss-made timepiece with a multi-tool bracelet that includes a variety of drivers, wrenches, and other tools, including a glass breaker, a cutting hook, and the ubiquitous bottle opener.

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Stephen Kenn Travel Cocktail Kit

Stephen Kenn, the world renowned designer, has come out with the perfect travel companion for the coming holidays. The Stephen Kenn Travel Cocktail Kit ($275) comes with a canvas and leather carrying pouch and incudes 9 empty bottles, mixing spoon and a detailed book with instructions on how to pack the kit for different types of trips. It also includes 15 different cocktail recipes created by the men behind some of the world’s best cocktail bars.

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Twin-Turbo 1970 Pontiac Firebird

Old School Badass, are the words that come to mind when describing the Twin-Turbo 1970 Pontiac Firebird ($TBA) that’s heading to auction in Chicago October 9-11. This firebird was completely rebuilt by All Speed Customs who are based in Muskegon, Michigan and has been seen all over the world in dozens of publications. The power plant features an ASC built twin-turbo Pontiac 455 with twin turbos. The motor is based on a Butler aluminum block paired with an Eagle forged crank and rods. With just 12.5 psi of boost, you get about 1100 horses from this badboy.