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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The Original Melling Wildcat Prototype Is For Sale
This is the Melling Wildcat, or more specifically it’s the prototype of the Melling Wildcat that was developed by legendary British Formula 1, supercar, and…
For Sale: The Only Road-Legal Bricklin SV-1 In Britain
This is believed to be the only road-legal Bricklin SV-1 in the United Kingdom – as a result it’s likely to garner a lot…
The Canoe Axe From Adler Axes
This is the Canoe Axe from 104 year old German company Adler Axes, it’s designed to be perfectly sized for campers and outdoors people…
For Sale: A Mint Condition 1986 Kawasaki KXT250 Tecate
This is undoubtedly the best example of the Kawasaki KXT250 Tecate we’ve seen come up for sale in recent memory, it’s been through a careful…
Classic Vintage Land Rover Ads – A Collection By Sir Jack’s
This is a series of original vintage print ads for Land Rovers (and Range Rovers) has been compiled and framed by the team at…
For Sale: A Porsche 911 2.7 Project Car
This car originally started out as a 1973 Porsche 911T finished in Light Yellow over a black leatherette interior. It’s now part way through…
For Sale: An Ex-Michael Schumacher Ferrari F310 Front Wing
This is the front wing from the Ferrari F310, a Formula 1 car that would go on to win eight Grand Prix, take seven…
This Is “The Mule” – The US Military’s Pint-Sized 4×4
Officially named the “M274 Truck Platform Utility 1⁄2 Ton,” this vehicle was quickly given the vastly simpler nickname “Mule” due to its appearance and…
The Saga Siglar By Helle Knives – A 1,000 Year Old Viking Design
This is the Saga Siglarn by Norwegian company Helle Knives. It’s based on original Viking knife designs dating back 1,000 years and it was released…
In The Factory Crate For 46 Years: A 1977 Kawasaki KZ400 Deluxe
This 1977 Kawasaki KZ400 Deluxe has remained unused in its factory crate for 46 years and counting. It’s now probably the best and most original…
A Royal Air Force Heuer Monte Carlo Dashboard Timer
This Heuer Monte Carlo was originally bought by the Royal Air Force, as is attested by its RAF backing plate and engravings. The RAF…
Retro Survivor For Sale: A 1977 Mercedes-Benz T2 Notin Motorhome
This is a 1977 Mercedes-Benz T2-based motorhome built by Notin, a French company known for their bespoke camper builds – with each tailored specifically to…