Articles that Ben has written have been covered on CNN, Popular Mechanics, Smithsonian Magazine, Road & Track Magazine, the official Pinterest blog, the official eBay Motors blog, BuzzFeed, Autoweek Magazine, Wired Magazine, Autoblog, Gear Patrol, Jalopnik, The Verge, and many more. Silodrome was founded by Ben back in 2010, in the years since the site has grown to become a world leader in the alternative and vintage motoring sector, with well over a million monthly readers from around the world and many hundreds of thousands of followers on social media.
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Hidden Camper Conversion (+ Mobile Draft Beer Bar): A Mercedes Fire Engine “Tap Truck”
This is a 1975 Mercedes-Benz LPK 608 that has been professionally converted into a well-appointed stealth camper, and into a five tap draft beer…
Survival Mode Emergency Ration Bars From Chuck Norris Roundhouse Provisions
This is a six pack of Survival Mode Emergency Ration Bars made by Chuck Norris Roundhouse Provisions, a company founded by Chuck and Gena…
Ever Seen One Before? A Rare Chrysler Valiant Charger R/T E49
This is a 1972 Chrysler VH Valiant Charger R/T E49, it’s a car you may never have seen before if you aren’t from Australia…
The Unimatic UT1-GMT: An Affordable Italian-Made Tool Watch
This is the Unimatic UT1-GMT, it’s a tool watch from the highly-regarded Italian microbrand that comes at a price point likely to make it…
For Sale – The Long Forgotten Saab-Powered Concept Car: The 1962 Quantum III
This is one of three examples of the 1962 Quantum III concept car that were made. It was designed by Walter Kern, a successful…
Rare Crate Engine: An Unused 600 BHP 8.4 Liter Dodge Viper V10
This is an unused Dodge Viper V10 crate engine. It remains in zero-mile condition just as it was when it left the factory, and…
Build It Yourself: A “James Bond” Aston Martin DB5 Replica (With 007 Gadgets Included)
This is a collection of parts to build a replica James Bond-style Aston Martin DB5, including the rotating license plates, a removable ejector roof…
For Sale: An Incredible Collection Of Alfa Romeo Factory Blueprints
This is a collection of Alfa Romeo factory blueprints, drawn up as production-grade facsimiles for use in manufacturing and for archive purposes. These blueprints…
Home-On-Wheels: A Lotus-Style 1969 Ford Transit Camper
This is a 1969 Ford Transit Camper Van that now benefits from a full restoration back to as-new condition. It’s been finished in a…
Pedro Pascal’s “Mandalorian” Helmet Is Up For Sale
This is a helmet worn by Pedro Pascal as Din Djarin in season one of The Mandalorian. Despite the story about the use of…
For Sale: An Aviat Husky – The Bush Plane Legend
The Aviat Husky is one of the most beloved of the tough, go anywhere bush planes that have come to dominate the general aviation…
For Sale: A Porsche 911 Engine Transformed Into An Incredible “Kinetic Sculpture”
This is the flat-six engine from a 1974 Porsche 911, it’s the 2.7 liter version of the inimitable 911 power plant, and it’s been…