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.
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For Sale: A Mitsubishi Type 73 Kogata – Ex-Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
This is a 1995 Mitsubishi Type 73 Kogata that was originally operated by the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF). It’s a Mitsubishi Pajero-based 1/2-ton military 4×4 vehicle that can be mounted with heavy machine guns…
An Early Production 1992 TVR Griffith: The Mighty V8 Roadster From Blackpool
The TVR Griffith was released in 1990 as the first model under TVR’s “New Beginning.” It was arguably the most important new TVR of the decade and today the model remains highly sought after….
Paul Newman’s Corvette V8-Powered Volvo V90 “Volvette” Sleeper Is For Sale: $20,000+ USD
This is Paul Newman’s 1998 Volvo V90 “Volvette” – it was built for the legendary actor and championship-winning race car driver by his racing team as a gift. It’s powered by a 6.0 liter…
The DuPont™ Kevlar®-Lined Ranger Motorcycle Shirt By Crave
This is the Ranger Motorcycle Shirt from Crave, the company that pioneered the concept of DuPont™ Kevlar®-lined shirts designed for motorcycle use. There has long been demand for protective motorcycle gear that looks like…
1 Of 9 Ever Made: The 1971 Dodge Hemi Super Bee
This is one of just nine examples of the 1971 Dodge Hemi Super Bee that were made, as the name suggests power is provided by a Hemi, in this case a Chrysler Hemi V8…
There’s An Original “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Ewan McGregor Training Lightsaber For Sale
This is an original “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Ewan McGregor lightsaber as used in training for the film Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace. It has a solid cast resin handle that measures in at…
This Is The Only Porsche 356 Borghi Abarth Ever Made
This is the Porsche 356 Borghi Abarth, it’s a car with a fascinating backstory being the only one of its kind ever made – and it was only built because the 1953 Porsche 356…
The Stikkan Norwegian Kindling Splitter: Made In Sweden
This is the Stikkan Norwegian Kindling Splitter, it’s a tool designed for safely slicing kindling off of larger branches – without putting your fingers in harm’s way. Using a hatchet, tomahawk, or axe is…
For Sale: A Race-Ready Dodge Avenger Cutaway IROC Car
This is a fully-functional Dodge Avenger cutaway IROC race car. It comes with two sets of body panels so the new owner can decide if they want to keep it in “cutaway” mode as…
Go Adventuring In Style: The White Duck Regatta Canvas Bell Tent
This is the White Duck Regatta Canvas Bell Tent, it’s a classically-styled tent that’s built using traditional materials, designed for people who are looking for more of an old-world camping experience. Each of these…
Abandoned in France: A WWI Cleveland A2 US Army Dispatch Bike
This 1917 Cleveland A2 was a US Army dispatch motorcycle that was used in Europe during the WWI. It was abandoned in France after the war, then later rediscovered just outside Paris and restored…
For Sale: An Illuminated Land Rover Dealership Sign
This is an illuminated Land Rover dealership sign that measures in at a hefty 5 feet 3 inches wide by 2 feet 9 inches tall, or approximately 160 cm wide by 84 cm tall…