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Top Gear: Epic Failures: 50 Great Motoring Cock-Ups

The definitive collection of colossal screw-ups that the car industry would rather forget

Designing and making cars is an expensive thing to do. So is racing them. All told, the car business spends billions every year and with such vast sums at stake you’d think the people involved wouldn’t give desk space to Captain Cockup. Sadly, you would be wrong. Every department in every car firm and motorsport operation is capable of complete and abject failure, and on a surprisingly regular basis. Which is what this book is about. You see, Top Gear knows a thing or two about embarrassing mistakes, as anyone who watched our India special will know. The truth is, for many years Top Gear has also regarded failure as funny. Where other television programs edit out the moment where the presenter falls over or slams their hand in a door, Top Gear gleefully leaves it in. So who better to take you on a gentle canter through 50 of the car world’s biggest and most glorious failures? That’s right, it’s Top Gear. Who else did you think?

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Pamgea Surfboard Cover (Shortboard, 6’0″)

Lightweight protection for your surfboard! Padded nose with stretch fabric to protect your surfboard from bumps, scratches, and UV rays. Prevents wax from melting or rubbing on your car’s interior when traveling to the beach! Great to use for additional protection when storing your board. Features: Padded Polyester nose Stretch fabric body Drawstring closure Bag for fins or wax We recommend choosing the same size or a size 3-6 inches longer than your board if the board is thicker or wider than usual. If you have a question regarding size, please contact us. Available shapes and sizes: Shortboard: 5’8″, 6’0″, 6’4″ Hybrid: 6’0″ Longboard: 8’2″, 9’6″

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  • Lightweight protection for your surfboard! Sock styled bag for protecting your surfboard to and from the beach.
  • Sizing and Shape: We recommend a size at or just longer than your board length. For boards 21 inches or wider, we recommend a size 2-6 inches longer. This is especially important for longboards, funboards, mini-mals, eggs, and larger fish shapes. Large foam boards meant for for beginners tend to be especially wide and thick, we recommend a cover that is 6-10 inches longer for those.
  • We recommend a size at or just longer than your board length. For boards 21 inches or wider, we recommend a size 2-6 inches longer. This is especially important for longboards, funboards, mini-mals, eggs, and larger fish shapes. Large foam boards meant for for beginners tend to be especially wide and thick, we recommend a cover that is 6-10 inches longer for those.
  • Padded nose with stretch fabric to protect your surfboard from bumps, scratches, and UV rays. Great for local trips to the beach, as well as extra protection inside travel bags!
  • Prevents wax from rubbing on your car’s interior. We chose lightly colored material to help prevent your board from getting too hot.

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Distressed Miniature Surfboard Tropical Beach Home Décor Accent Plaque 11″

Take a look at this fun surfboard plaque. It a gorgeous surfing scene of a man on a wave at sunset. The pink and purples of the sky look perfect with the blues of the waves. This plaque would be perfect in a tropical themed bedroom of bathroom. This plaque is made of wood and measures 5.25 by 11.5 inches. Fin stand included.

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  • Take a look at this fun surfboard plaque. It a gorgeous surfing scene of a man on a wave at sunset.
  • The pink and purples of the sky look perfect with the blues of the waves. This plaque would be perfect in a tropical themed bedroom of bathroom.
  • This plaque is made of wood and measures 5.25 by 11.5 inches. Fin stand included.

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ARRIS SURFboard SB6190 BLK DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem – Retail Packaging – Black

Building upon the success of the SB6121, SB6141 and SB6183 Arris Surfboard Cable modems the SB6190 enhances your personal media experience, at lightning-fast broadband speed. It harnesses the power of DOCSIS 3.0 technology to bond up to thirty two downstream channels and eight upstream channels–providing you advanced multimedia services with data rates up to 1.4 Gbps download and 131 Mbps upload depending on your Cable Internet provider service. That makes streaming HD Video, gaming, shopping, downloading, working, high-quality voice and video conferencing, and peer-to-peer networking applications far more realistic, faster, and efficient than ever before. 2 year warranty.

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  • Approved on Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum (Charter, Time Warner, Brighthouse Networks), Cox, Mediacom, Suddenlink and most other US Cable Internet Providers. NOT compatible with Verizon, AT&T or Centurylink. REQUIRES Internet Service.
  • 32 Download and 8 Upload Bonded Channels capable of up to 1.4 Gbps download and 262 upload speeds. Recommended for Internet Plans 250 Mbps and above.
  • Wired modem only. Does not include WiFi router or VOIP Telephone adapter. Gigabit Ethernet port to connect to PC or Router.
  • Ideal for UHD movie streaming, gaming and multiple device use at same time. Future proof your system.
  • 2 year warranty with US based customer service. Refer to the Quick Start Guide and Installation video.

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Surfers Drule Large Surfboard Shaped 100% Cotton Terry Baby Bib (Blue)

The “Surfers Drule” bibs are just like our popular Surfer Baby bib but with a more appropriate design!! The extra large bib is designed to cover “The Whole Drool Zone.”

Made out of 100% absorbent cotton terry and accented with Surfer Baby aloha print rails and stringer. Features a velcro closure and the Surfers Drule design is embroidered.

Probably one of the most unique items your Surfer Baby will have! The blue Surfers Drule bib makes a great gift item for a newborn baby boy.

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  • Fun surfboard shape!
  • Extra large to cover “The Whole Drool Zone”
  • 100% Absorbent Cotton Terry
  • Makes a great unique gift!
  • Hawaiian print trim and stringer

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