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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.

The Zippo Fire Starter Combo Kit – $22 USD

Ben Branch February 6, 2025
Zippo Fire Starter Combo Kit
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Fire Starter Combo Kit from Zippo, and as the name implies it includes everything you need to get a fire started…

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For Sale: A Wild Ex-George Foreman Saleen S351 Mustang With 510 BHP

Ben Branch February 5, 2025
George Foreman 1995 Saleen S351 Mustang 1
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a supercharged 1995 Ford Mustang Saleen S351 which was first used as a press vehicle for Saleen, it was then purchased by…

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The British Workhorse: A Ford Kent Crossflow Engine

Ben Branch February 5, 2025
Ford Kent Crossflow Engine For Sale
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a 1.6 liter Ford Kent Crossflow engine that benefits from a series of upgrades including dual Dellorto DHLA 40 carburetors, a performance…

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The VW Iltis: A Forgotten Military 4×4 With Dakar Rally-Winning DNA

Ben Branch February 4, 2025
Volkswagen Iltis 4x4
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is an original Volkswagen Iltis 4×4 Type 183 from 1980. It’s a rare four-wheel drive developed to offer a homegrown four wheeler, as a…

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For Sale: A Rare 14.8 Liter Seagrave V12 Engine – American-Made

Ben Branch February 4, 2025
Seagrave 906 V12
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a Seagrave V12, it’s an American-made engine that was used mostly in fire trucks, and as a result it has a gargantuan…

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Rare Prototype For Sale: The 1959 Steyr-Puch Haflinger 700 AP

Ben Branch February 3, 2025
1959 Steyr Puch Haflinger 700 AP Prototype 1
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is the 1959 Steyr-Puch Haflinger 700 AP prototype, it’s believed to be the only one ever made, having been modified to appeal to…

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WWII-Era Wurlitzer Juke Box – The “Victory”

Ben Branch February 3, 2025
Wurlitzer Juke Box - The Victory Model Hero
  • Gear
  • Music

This is a rare World War II-era Wurlitzer Juke Box, it was called the “Victory” model as it was built after the Japanese attack…

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For Sale: A Dakar Rally-Winning X-Raid BMW Mini John Cooper Works Buggy

Ben Branch February 2, 2025
X-Raid BMW Mini John Cooper Works Buggy 3
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the X-Raid BMW Mini John Cooper Works Buggy that won the Dakar Rally in 2021 with Stéphane Peterhansel at the wheel, a…

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Affordable Off-Road Fun! The Coleman B200 Mini Bike

Ben Branch February 1, 2025
Coleman Powersports B200 Mini Bike
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is the Coleman Powersports B200 mini bike, it’s a 196cc four-stroke motorcycle designed for off-road use by either adults or kids, and it…

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For Sale: A Rare 1980s Icon – The Isdera 036i Spyder

Ben Branch January 31, 2025
Isdera 036i Spyder 1
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a rare Isdera 036i Spyder from 1989, just 14 are thought to have been made, and today they’re largely unknown outside of…

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The Staresso Travel Portable Espresso Maker – $59.90 USD

Ben Branch January 31, 2025
Staresso Travel Portable Espresso Maker
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

This is the Staresso Travel Portable Espresso Maker, it uses segmented hydraulic extraction with 15-20 bar pressure offering barista-grade extraction. The unit weighs just…

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The Perfect Daily-Driver G Wagon? A 1998 Mercedes-Benz G320

Ben Branch January 30, 2025
Mercedes-Benz G320 G Wagon
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a 1998 Mercedes-Benz G320 SWB G Wagon that was originally delivered to Japan. It’s a left-hand drive example that spent most of…

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