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 Rare Twin-Engined Margay Concept Go-Kart From The 1970s
This is a twin-engine 1973 Margay Concept Go Kart, it’s powered by dual 135cc I.A.M.E. B-Bomb methanol racing engines which drive the rear wheels, and it benefits from a thorough recent refurbishment. Outside the…
The LiteWater Dinghy Packraft By Klymit
This is the LiteWater Dinghy Packraft by Klymit, it’s a one-person inflatable raft designed for river and lake use, and amazingly it packs down into a carry bag the size of a bottle of…
A Vintage 1980 Suzuki LJ80: The Mighty Mini 4×4
This 1980 Suzuki LJ80 Jimny that benefits from a series of upgrades to further improve its off-road ability while keeping its retro charm intact. It has new intergalactic stardust metallic paintwork, a rebuilt engine and…
Redverz Atacama Expedition Motorcycle Tent
This is the Redverz Atacama Expedition Motorcycle Tent in its newest colorway – a light ivory that was developed for use in warmer climates due to its ability to reflect heat and keep the…
A Concept Car Brought Back From The Dead: The 1972 Plymouth GTX
This is the only 1972 Plymouth GTX you’re ever likely to see because it’s the only one that was made. And it wasn’t made by Plymouth, it was made by Gary and Pam Beineke…
The Shoei Glamster: The Best Worst-Named Helmet In The World
This is the Shoei Glamster, it’s a modern full-face motorcycle helmet with a vintage shell design and there’s one thing we need to get out of the way immediately – the model name is…
1 Of 12 Ever Made: The Jeep Wrangler EarthRoamer XV-JP Overlander
This is one of just 12 examples of the Jeep Wrangler EarthRoamer XV-JP that were made. It was developed as a compact camper that wouldn’t compromise the 4×4 capabilities of the underlying Jeep, resulting…
The Bushcraft Survival Ferro Rod Fire Starter Kit
This is the Bushcraft Survival Ferro Rod Fire Starter Kit, it includes both a ferrocerium “ferro” rod and a wax-infused hemp cord that can be unbraided piece by piece and used as kindling to…
The De Tomaso Mangusta: The Car That Was Designed To Kill The Shelby Cobra
The De Tomaso Mangusta first appeared in 1967, just a year after the Lamborghini Miura, and there can be little doubt that both cars were targeting somewhat similar audiences – though they had very…
An Original Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Briefcase Tool Kit
This is an original Briefcase Tool Kit from a 1971-1976 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona, it would also have come new with the later Ferrari 365 Berlinetta Boxer. Before this time Ferraris tended to come…
For Sale: The Last Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 Ever Made
This is the last Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 that was made, just 12 were manufactured in total and all in one year – 1971. While the ZR1 Corvette nameplate has gone onto to become a…
A Rare 1941 Indian Four – “The Duesenberg Of Motorcyles”
The Indian Four is an American-made inline-four cylinder motorcycle that became known as “the Duesenberg of motorcyles” thanks to its unique combination of performance, luxury, and its hefty price tag. Power is provided by…