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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DTM Legend For Sale: An AMG-Mercedes 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II DTM Gruppe A
This is the rather lengthily-named AMG-Mercedes 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution II DTM Gruppe A. Its racing history is similarly substantial – it’s one of four Evo IIs entered by AMG-Mercedes in the 1992 DTM…
A Rare 1961 Rathmann Xterminator Vintage Go-Kart
This is a rare, original 1961 Rathmann Xterminator go-kart, it was developed by Jim Rathmann Racing Products Inc in Dallas, Texas by the Indianapolis 500-winning race car driver of the same name. Unlike many…
Rod Stewart’s 1977 Lamborghini Countach LP400 “Periscopio” Is For Sale
This 1977 Lamborghini Countach LP400 “Periscopio” was delivered new to Rod Stewart while he was touring in Australia. He developed such a sentimental bond with the car that he kept it in his private…
The Original Spirit Marine Wetbike – The “Water Motorcycle”
This is a Spirit Marine Wetbike from 1978, it was originally marketed as the “Wetbike Watercycle,” essentially a motorcycle designed for use on the water that has planing skis front and back rather than…
There’s A Rare Kellison J-5 For Sale On eBay
This is a Kellison J-5, a rare low-production American sports car that debuted in 1960. It’s not known exactly how many were made but numbers were low, and they’re becoming increasingly sought after by…
The Vintage Amplifier-Style Fender Indio 2 Bluetooth Speaker
This is the Fender Indio 2 it’s a bluetooth speaker designed to look like the vintage Fender amplifiers from the 1950s. Each speaker can be used individually or paired with another to provide double…
The Impossibly Beautiful 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Aerodinamico
This is one of just 17 examples of the 1961 Ferrari 400 Superamerica Aerodinamico that were made, and interestingly this is the car that was featured on the cover of Car and Driver magazine…
The Bremont MB Viper: A Concept Test Instrument Put Into Production
This is the new Bremont MB Viper, it’s a watch based on the Bremont concept test instrument design that was created to put Bremont’s ENG300 Series movement through the brutal Martin-Baker fighter jet ejection…
“Vandalf” Is For Sale – A 1970s Dodge Tradesman Custom V8 Van
This customized 1973 Dodge Tradesman B100 is a fantastic example of the vehicles that launched the 1970s van-craze that swept the United States during the decade of disco, feathered hair, and bellbottoms. Power is…
The 11-in-1 Stakeout Multi-Tool By Gerber Gear
This is the Stakeout Multi-Tool by Gerber Gear, it’s an 11-in-1 multi-tool that was developed by the American company as the perfect device for camping trips into the backcountry. The Stakeout has a 2.2″…
For Sale: A Rare 1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302 Eliminator
Just 469 examples of the 1970 Mercury Cougar Boss 302 Eliminator were made, the model was a special alternative option for people considering the Ford Mustang Boss 302, and both cars were powered by…
“The White Elephant” – The 1966 Dodge Hemi Coronet 440 World Series Of Drag Racing Champion
This is “The White Elephant,” it’s a 1966 Dodge Hemi Coronet 440 that became a legend in 1967 when it became a class champion at the World Series Of Drag Racing. It’s also one…