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Articles that Ben Branch 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.

For Sale: An Ex-Michael Schumacher Ferrari F310 Front Wing

Ben Branch February 4, 2023
Ferrari F310 Formula 1 Car Front Wing 1
  • Cars
  • Formula 1
  • Gear

This is the front wing from the Ferrari F310, a Formula 1 car that would go on to win eight Grand Prix, take seven…

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This Is “The Mule” – The US Military’s Pint-Sized 4×4

Ben Branch February 3, 2023
Mule M274 Truck Platform Utility 1:2 Ton
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

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…

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The Saga Siglar By Helle Knives – A 1,000 Year Old Viking Design

Ben Branch February 3, 2023
Saga Siglar By Helle Knives
  • Camping
  • Gear
  • Knives

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…

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In The Factory Crate For 46 Years: A 1977 Kawasaki KZ400 Deluxe

Ben Branch February 2, 2023
Kawasaki KZ400 Ad In Crate 11
  • Motorcycles
  • Still In The Crate

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…

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A Royal Air Force Heuer Monte Carlo Dashboard Timer

Ben Branch February 2, 2023
Heuer Monte Carlo
  • Gear
  • Military
  • Watches

This Heuer Monte Carlo was originally bought by the Royal Air Force, as is attested by its RAF backing plate and engravings. The RAF…

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Retro Survivor For Sale: A 1977 Mercedes-Benz T2 Notin Motorhome

Ben Branch February 1, 2023
Mercedes-Benz Notin Motorhome Main
  • Camping
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

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…

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For Sale: An Original 1968 Triumph TR6C Trophy “Desert Sled”

Ben Branch January 31, 2023
Triumph TR6C Trophy Desert Sled
  • British
  • Motorcycles

This is an original 1968 Triumph TR6C Trophy, it’s one of the most consequential motorcycles ever made by the British manufacturer and for a…

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The World’s First Production Motorcycle: The 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller

Ben Branch January 30, 2023
Hildebrand & Wolfmüller Motorcycle
  • Curious Contraptions
  • Motorcycles

This is a Hildebrand & Wolfmüller Motorcycle from 1894, a bike that carries the distinction of being the first production motorcycle in history. It…

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Lotus 107 Formula 1 Car Rear Wing Post

Ben Branch January 30, 2023
Lotus 107 Formula 1 Car Rear Wing Post
  • Formula 1
  • Gear

This is the rear wing post from a Lotus 107 Formula 1 car that was used in the 1992, 1993, and 1994 seasons. It’s…

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For Sale: An Isuzu I-Mark Turbo RS – “The Forgotten Giugiaro”

Ben Branch January 29, 2023
Isuzu I-Mark Turbo RS 3
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the Isuzu I-Mark Turbo RS, it’s a little-remembered hot hatch from the golden age of turbo that was designed by Italian great…

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Sculpture: An Original Ferrari Testarossa Side Mirror

Ben Branch January 29, 2023
Ferrari Testarossa Side Mirror Sculpture
  • Art
  • Cars
  • Gear

This is an original Ferrari Testarossa side mirror that’s been mounted to a black carbon base, and signed by Gervadino Design. When the Ferrari…

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For Sale: The Big Oly Trophy Truck By Marshall Madruga

Ben Branch January 28, 2023
Big Oly Trophy Truck
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is the Big Oly trophy truck, it was built by Marshall Madruga as a 100% race-ready homage to the most famous desert racing…

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