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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.

For Sale: An Officially Licensed Eleanor® 1967 Ford Mustang

Ben Branch December 9, 2025
Officially Licensed Eleanor Ford Mustang
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback that has been professionally built into an officially-licensed Eleanor® – the modified Mustang from the 2000 film…

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The First US-Delivered Honda CB750 Prototype Is For Sale

Ben Branch December 8, 2025
Honda CB750 Prototype
  • Motorcycles

It’s almost certainly safe to say that this is one of the most consequential motorcycles of the 20th century, as it’s the first Honda…

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For Sale: A Fantastic 1981 Toyota Hilux 4×4 + Matching Trailer

Ben Branch December 7, 2025
Toyota Hilux + Matching Trailer
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a third-generation Toyota Hilux from 1981, it was modified in-period by an off road dune buggy facility in California with equipment and…

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A 1971 Dodge Charger R/T: The Rare V-Code 440 Six Pack V8

Ben Branch December 6, 2025
Dodge Charger RT
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1971 Dodge Charger R/T, and importantly, it’s one of the rare V-Code 440 Six Pack V8 versions producing 385 bhp and…

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For Sale: A Rare Original “Choo Choo” Chevrolet El Camino From 1987

Ben Branch December 5, 2025
Chevrolet El Camino Choo Choo Conversion
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a rare, original “Choo Choo Conversion” Chevrolet El Camino from 1987 – the final year of El Camino production. It’s powered by…

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A 1980s-Era Alpha Technology BMW E30 Go Kart

Ben Branch December 4, 2025
Alpha Technology BMW E30 Go Kart Main
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is an Alpha Technology BMW E30 go kart, it’s one of a series of karts that were made by the company in the…

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Crate Engine: A Rare ~400 BHP Chevrolet LT5 Phase 5 V8

Ben Branch December 3, 2025
Chevrolet Corvette LT5 V8 Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is one of the last unused Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Phase 5 LT5 engines in the world, it remains in its factory crate where…

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For Sale: A 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 – S-Code 4-Speed

Ben Branch December 2, 2025
Ford Mustang Boss 429
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 with the S-Code 429 cubic inch V8, a 4-speed manual transmission, competition suspension, and those timeless…

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A Ferrari F430 V8 Coffee Table

Ben Branch December 2, 2025
Ferrari F430 V8 Coffee Table
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale
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This is a Ferrari F136 V8 engine that was sourced from a Ferrari F430 and paired with a red intake manifold from a California….

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For Sale: Marty McFly’s Dream Truck – A 1985 Toyota SR5 Pickup

Ben Branch December 1, 2025
Marty McFly Dream Truck Toyota SR5 Pickup
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a 1985 Toyota SR5 Pickup that’s been modified to look just like the Marty McFly’s “dream truck” from Back to the Future….

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The Camp Roll Sleeping Bag By Smith + Rogue

Ben Branch December 1, 2025
Smith + Rogue Camp Roll Sleeping Bag
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

This is the Camp Roll Sleeping Bag from Montana-based company Smith + Rogue. It’s built with a 100% cotton canvas outer shell that has…

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Rare Project Car: An Australian Ford Falcon Coupe

Ben Branch December 1, 2025
Australian Ford Falcon Coupe Project Car
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1977 Ford Falcon XC Coupe, it’s a car only rarely seen outside of its native Australia, and this one is being…

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