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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For Sale: A Rare 1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302 Eliminator
Just 469 examples of the 1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302 Eliminator were made, the model was a special alternative option for people considering the…
“The White Elephant” – The 1966 Dodge Hemi Coronet 440 World Series Of Drag Racing Champion
This is “The White Elephant,” it’s a 1966 Dodge Hemi Coronet 440 that became a legend in 1967 when it became a class champion…
For Sale: A Rare Twin-Engined Margay Concept Go-Kart From The 1970s
This is a twin-engine 1973 Margay Concept Go Kart, it’s powered by dual 135cc I.A.M.E. B-Bomb methanol racing engines which drive the rear wheels,…
The LiteWater Dinghy Packraft By Klymit
This is the LiteWater Dinghy Packraft by Klymit, it’s a one-person inflatable raft designed for river and lake use, and amazingly it packs down…
A Vintage 1980 Suzuki LJ80: The Mighty Mini 4×4
This 1980 Suzuki LJ80 Jimny that benefits from a series of upgrades to further improve its off-road ability while keeping its retro charm intact….
Redverz Atacama Expedition Motorcycle Tent
This is the Redverz Atacama Expedition Motorcycle Tent in its newest colorway – a light ivory that was developed for use in warmer climates…
A Concept Car Brought Back From The Dead: The 1972 Plymouth GTX
This is the only 1972 Plymouth GTX you’re ever likely to see because it’s the only one that was made. And it wasn’t made…
The Shoei Glamster: The Best Worst-Named Helmet In The World
This is the Shoei Glamster, it’s a modern full-face motorcycle helmet with a vintage shell design and there’s one thing we need to get…
1 Of 12 Ever Made: The Jeep Wrangler EarthRoamer XV-JP Overlander
This is one of just 12 examples of the Jeep Wrangler EarthRoamer XV-JP that were made. It was developed as a compact camper that…
The Bushcraft Survival Ferro Rod Fire Starter Kit
This is the Bushcraft Survival Ferro Rod Fire Starter Kit, it includes both a ferrocerium “ferro” rod and a wax-infused hemp cord that can…
The De Tomaso Mangusta: The Car That Was Designed To Kill The Shelby Cobra
The De Tomaso Mangusta first appeared in 1967, just a year after the Lamborghini Miura, and there can be little doubt that both cars…
An Original Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Briefcase Tool Kit
This is an original Briefcase Tool Kit from a 1971-1976 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, it would also have come new with the later Ferrari…