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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.

There’s An Ex-Steve McQueen “Sandcast” 1969 Honda CB750 For Sale

Ben Branch April 18, 2022
Honda CB750 Sandcast Steve McQueen
  • Gear
  • Motorcycles

This is a rare “Sandcast” 1969 Honda CB750 “Sandcast” that’s historically significant for two reasons, firstly it was the world’s first “superbike” and secondly…

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The LifeStraw – A Personal Water Filter For The Great Outdoors

Ben Branch April 18, 2022
LifeStraw Personal Water Filter
  • Adventure
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  • Gear

This is the all-new version of the LifeStraw – the first version of the LifeStraw was released 17 years ago back in 2005 and…

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For Sale: An Ex-Singaporean Military Mercedes-Benz G240 “Wolf”

Ben Branch April 17, 2022
Mercedes-Benz G240 Wolf G Wagon 14
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4
  • Military

This Mercedes-Benz G240 is the military-specification “Wolf” version of the G Wagon, better known nowadays as the G Class. This vehicle was used by…

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Full Documentary: The Thrill Driver’s Choice – Circa 1956

Ben Branch April 17, 2022
Joie Chitwood Hell Drivers Thrill Show
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  • Films

The Thrill Driver’s Choice is a film that was made by Chevrolet to showcase the engineering that went into their 1956 model year vehicles….

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Bizarre Project Car: An ETV “Extra Terrestrial Vehicle” – $10,400+ USD

Ben Branch April 16, 2022
ETV Extra Terrestrial Vehicle
  • Cars
  • Curious Contraptions

Dubbed the ETV by its creator as an acronym for “Extra Terrestrial Vehicle,” this unusual looking car was developed and built in Florida as…

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The Whiskey Peaks Double Walled Beer Stein – $30 USD

Ben Branch April 16, 2022
Whiskey Peaks Double Walled Beer Stein 1
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This is the new Double Walled Beer Stein from the team at Whiskey Peaks, it’s designed to keep your beer cold for longer thanks…

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A 1968 Fuji Go-Devil: The Folding Motorcycle That Fits In A Suitcase

Ben Branch April 15, 2022
Fuji Go-Devil 1
  • Curious Contraptions
  • Motorcycles

This is the Fuji Go-Devil scooter, it’s a small folding motorcycle that was designed to fit neatly into a suitcase or the supplied carry bag –…

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New For 2022: The Hedon x Foreigner Helmet

Ben Branch April 15, 2022
Hedon x Foreigner Helmet
  • Gear
  • Helmets

It’s not everyday that a motorcycle gear manufacturer works with a legendary rock band on a new motorcycle helmet design – but this is…

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The “Milan Coupe” – A Rare Shortened 1979 Cadillac Seville

Ben Branch April 14, 2022
Cadillac Seville Milan Coupe 12
  • Cars
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  • Curious Contraptions

The Cadillac Seville Milan coupe was a car that was built in very limited numbers by a private specialist company in California called Milan Coach Builders…

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Autodromo Prototipo Chronograph – Vic Elford 1969 Edition

Ben Branch April 14, 2022
Autodromo Prototipo Chronograph – Vic Elford 1969 Edition
  • Clothing
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  • Watches

This is the Vic Elford 1969 edition of the Prototipo Chronograph by the watchmakers over at Autodromo. It was designed in collaboration with iconic…

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For Sale: A Hawker Fury ISS Fighter Aircraft

Ben Branch April 13, 2022
Hawker Fury Aircraft
  • Military
  • Planes

The Hawker Fury has the unusual distinction of being one of the only propeller-powered aircraft to shoot down a jet fighter in the years…

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The Black Arrow Wild & Free Motorcycle Jacket

Ben Branch April 13, 2022
Black Arrow Wild & Free Motorcycle Jacket
  • Clothing
  • Gear
  • Jackets

This is the new Wild & Free motorcycle jacket by the team over at Black Arrow, it’s designed for riding during the warmer months or…

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