Spent a week or so surfing in the desert and clearing my mind. In between the overhyped back-to-back-to-back swells and a few all time sessions we did a lot of logging and beach drinking, party waves and poses.

but it feels like flying in an airplane using a reciprocating engine

I can’t tell you how peaceful it is.”
Shinya Kimura

EPIC video via one of my favorite site TSY

At first glance this Rolls Royce might look like any other Concours car. Then you see the 6 pipes peeping out the side of the hood.

That would be the 27 liter Rolls Royce V-12 Merlin Mk 1 airplane engine.

“The Merlin didn’t just power Spitfires, Hurricanes, and Lancaster bombers, it saw service in MTBs (motor torpedo boats) and tanks. So successful was the Merlin that 149,659 units were built, some 37,000 under license by Packard in the U.S. Lord Tedder, Marshal of the RAF and the man charged with development of aircraft during the Battle of Britain, attributed victory to “three predominant factors: the skill and bravery of the pilots, 100-octane fuel and the Rolls-Royce Merlin engine.””

The 7 year process was done to Rolls Royce spec levels. These are all functioning dials needed to properly operate the engine. Note the amazing detailing in the door panel.

“The catalog credits veteran English dealer Nick Harley—the man who bid $10 million for the Bugatti Royale at auction in 1987 and now enjoys life in his fortress-like retreat on the Côte d’Azur—with the creation of this “special-to-trump-all-specials.” However, a quick call to Harley reveals there’s more to the story.

“Chassis 64GX left Crewe as a standard Phantom II saloon, but in the late 1970s, Rolls-Royce collector Nicholas Harley of London decided to create a showcase of British engineering might. The restoration that ensued spanned approximately seven years, during which time the Phantom II frame was lengthened, reinforced and fitted with this lovely Gurney Nutting-inspired body constructed by Wilkinson’s of Derby, and a 27-liter Mk I Merlin V12 engine was fitted, fed by two fuel pumps delivering 100 gallons per hour.”

via SportsCarMarket.com

Yesterday I made it to the hallowed ground of motorcycles, track bikes, surfboards, coffee, and riding gear, that is Deus Ex Machina. You may remember Deus from the epic surf/moto trip, Lovers Land, that we covered a while back, or from this amazing build. Unfortunately I forgot my camera battery (DUH!) in the charger so enjoy these screengrabs and check their site for more info.


How rad is this 50? Untouchable coolest kid on the block status with one of these.

Most of their bikes have dope hand painted and pinlined tanks.

This pic is for my dad – 1959 Frejus with a full Campy set – the same thing he was rocking around the bowery decades ago… cost? they said pretty much priceless.

Deus has been really expanding their apparel line lately and its looking great.

Coolest gloves EVER

If you’re around Sydney next Saturday, this definitely sounds worth checking out.
Big Ups to Carby and the rest of the crew for keepin the streets classy with finest 2 wheeled options this side of Japan.

Mike (Beachlife) and I spent some quality time yesterday testing the Radiant Baby snap backs. Suffice to say, they are 100% party tested and guaranteed to help you live the dream.

Another brilliant ad campaign from Diesel.



Thanks to SAH for this one.

SWEATPANTS first mixtape.

Download HERE and get ready to get sweaty.

You can see Sweatypants and the rest of the GUNS IN THE SUN crew along with Classixx and  a Holy Ghost (dj set) next friday.  They’re fast gaining a reputation for some of the funnest parties on the westside – filled with rockin’ jams and frothy myrts.

Deus Ex Machina, like many things these days, has been killing it from down under. This is a special custom they did for a gentleman in Brooklyn entitled the Sacred Cow. What I really like about Deus is they work with a lot of smaller classic Japanese bikes.

“KAWASAKI W650 – PARALLEL TWIN, RIGID REAR KIT, 720 CC HOP UP, 21″ FRONT W/T120 BRAKE, INTERNAL THROTTLE, CUSTOM BENT TANK, CLOTH WRAPPED WIRING, TWIN PEA SHOOTER PIPES”

The details are perfect – check out how seamlessly the tachometer and indicator lights have been integrated into the headlight housing.

“Rollin High” Dice Game by Mike Giant, $10 with this bitchin poster (below) – got the email at 4:21 pm sold out by 7 @ rebel8.com, shouldn’t have slept on this one.