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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.

For Sale: A Championship Winning 1988 Jeep Comanche Race Truck

Ben Branch May 14, 2022
Jeep Comanche Race Truck 1
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is the 1988 Jeep Comanche Race Truck that was driven by Tommy Archer in all 11 rounds of the 1988 SCCA RaceTruck Challenge…

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The New Honda NX650 Retro Racer by Petrology

Ben Branch May 14, 2022
Honda NX650 Racer Petrology
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is the new Honda NX650 Racer from the team over at Petrology, as the name suggests its based on an NX650 Dominator which…

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There’s A Fleet Of Ex-Australian Army Unimogs For Sale (Individually)

Ben Branch May 13, 2022
Australian Army Unimog
  • Australian
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

This fleet of 20 ex-Australian Army Unimogs is currently for sale online, they’re each being listed individually and at the time of writing the…

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Angry Lane Leather Gloves

Ben Branch May 13, 2022
Angry Lane Leather Gloves
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Gloves

French brothers Ben and G founded Angry Lane back in 2012 in Hong Kong, a major Asian metropolis that’s been likened to both New…

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The “Forgotten Ferrari” 365 GTC/4

Ben Branch May 12, 2022
Ferrari 365 GTC 4 7
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The Ferrari 365 GTC/4 has been called the “Forgotten Ferrari” by some, largely due to the fact that it was produced alongside the legendary Ferrari…

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For Sale: A Vintage International Scout 800 Snow Plow

Ben Branch May 12, 2022
International Scout 800 Snow Plow
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This 1971 International Scout 800 is fitted with a Meyer ST-78 Hi-Lo power angling fan belt driven snow plow, back in the early 1970s…

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This Was (Briefly) Hugh Hefner’s Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Deluxe Roadster

Ben Branch May 11, 2022
Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Deluxe Roadster Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This 1954 Arnolt-Bristol Bolide Deluxe Roadster was gifted new to Playboy Magazine publisher Hugh Hefner by Chicago-based industrialist Stanley Harold “Wacky” Arnolt. The controversial…

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The Incredible Geissler Tube Collection Of Michel Siméon Is For Sale

Ben Branch May 11, 2022
Geissler Tube 4
  • French
  • Gadgets
  • Gear

Michel Siméon was a dedicated French antique collector with a particular fascination for early scientific and electrical contraptions – among them a marvelous array…

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The TVR Griffith 500 – A Rare V8 Roadster From The 1990s

Ben Branch May 10, 2022
TVR Griffith 500 10
  • British
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

The TVR Griffith 500 is widely considered to be one of the greatest TVRs ever made. It was launched at the 1990 Birmingham Motor…

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Skram Fours: Shatterproof & Impact Resistant Motorcycle Sunglasses

Ben Branch May 10, 2022
Skram Fours Motorcycle Sunglasses
  • Australian
  • Gear
  • Sunglasses

These are the new Skram Fours, they’re a shatterproof and impact resistant pair of sunglasses specifically designed for motorcyclists. Skram sunglasses are also suitable for…

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Retro Adventure Truck: A 1955 Chevrolet 3200 NAPCO 4×4 Pickup

Ben Branch May 9, 2022
Chevrolet NAPCO 4×4 Pickup
  • American
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a restored and modified 1955 Chevrolet 3200 NAPCO 4×4 Pickup that’s now powered by a 300+ bhp GM Performance 350 cubic inch…

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The Unimatic UC3: A Minimalist Dive Watch Made In Italy – $700 USD

Ben Branch May 9, 2022
Unimatic UC3 Watch
  • Gear
  • Style
  • Watches

This is the Unimatic UC3, it’s a minimalist modern dive watch that’s waster resistant down to 1000 ft, it’s made in Italy, and it…

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The traditional “Silodrome” was a carnival sideshow attraction also called the “Wall of Death." You may have seen them at county fairs – the vertical velodromes were originally built from old grain silos, leading to the name "silo-drome."

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