How to Brew Coffee From a Race Car Engine

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Published October 22, 2015

(Kees Van Der Westen)

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Decorating a new motor-themed coffee bar? Use the Speedster Espresso Machine (just $7,000!) as your centerpiece. Made from stainless steel, this advanced machine features a double boiler system, electronic temperature controllers, a steam boiler with heat exchanger to pre-heat the water, a commercial grade rotation pump, two water temperature settings, a four-hole steam tip, and the ability to trick guests into thinking you're brewing their drinks in an engine block.