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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.

Need A New Daily? The 1992 Roth Fink Mobile Is For Sale

Ben Branch June 8, 2026
Roth Fink Mobile
  • Cars
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is the 1992 Roth Fink Mobile, it’s a six-wheeler with the same fundamental front-end layout as the 1976 Tyrrell P34 six-wheeled F1 car,…

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The CRKT Provoke X Folding Axe – Designed By Joe Caswell

Ben Branch June 8, 2026
CRKT Provoke X Folding Axe
  • Adventure
  • Camping
  • Gear

The CRKT Provoke X Folding Axe is essentially a pocket tomahawk, designed to be compact and ideal for camping trips, then rapidly fold out…

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This Is A 639 BHP Porsche 930 “Turbo” EV

Ben Branch June 7, 2026
Bisimoto Porsche 930 Turbo EV Conversion 9
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1983 Porsche 930 Turbo that’s been through a thorough rebuild at the hands of Bisimoto, it now produces over double the…

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The Incredible 1959 Scimitar EX “All-Purpose Sedan” Is For Sale

Ben Branch June 6, 2026
1959 Scimitar EX All-Purpose Sedan Front End
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the 1959 Scimitar EX All-Purpose Sedan, it’s a show car from the drawing board of legendary American industrial designer Brooks Stevens that…

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For Sale: A 1964 International Travelall Based On A Turbo-Diesel Suburban

Ben Branch June 5, 2026
International Travelall Custom
  • Cars
  • Classic 4x4

This is a 1964 International Travelall that has been completely rebuilt, it now rides on a K2500 Chevrolet Suburban 4×4 chassis, it’s powered by…

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250 BHP At 65,000 RPM! The 1977 “Steamin’ Demon” Steam Streamliner

Ben Branch June 4, 2026
Steamin Demon Steam Streamliner
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is the 1977 “Steamin’ Demon” Steam Streamliner, it’s the vehicle that used a steam turbine developing 250 bhp at an eye-watering 65,000 rpm,…

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The Amazing “Airnado” – A One-Off Oldsmobile Airstream Camper

Ben Branch June 3, 2026
Airnado Oldsmobile Toronado Airstream Camper
  • Camping
  • Classic Cars

This is the Airnado, it’s a combination of the front end of a 1969 Oldsmobile Toronado and an Airstream travel trailer, providing a self-contained…

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710 BHP Crate Engine! A 572 Big Block V8 From Skip White Performance

Ben Branch June 2, 2026
572 Chevrolet Big Block V8 Crate Engine
  • Extraordinary Engines For Sale

This is a high-performance 572 cubic inch (9.4 liter) big block Chevrolet V8 built by the team at Skip White Performance in Tennessee. It’s…

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For Sale: A Beautifully Restored 1953 Spartan Spartanette

Ben Branch June 1, 2026
Spartan Spartanette travel trailers
  • Adventure
  • Camping

This is a restored 1953 Spartan Spartanette travel trailer, it measures in at 31 feet long and rides on dual axles. This is one…

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The Incredible 1965 Centaur: An American-Designed Scooter That Folds Into A Suitcase

Ben Branch May 31, 2026
Centaur Folding Scooter
  • Custom Motorcycles
  • Motorcycles

This is a Centaur folding scooter from 1965, it’s an all-American design that folds neatly into a suitcase-sized box that can then be carried,…

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For Sale: A Restored 1969 Airstream “Land Yacht” Ambassador

Ben Branch May 30, 2026
Airstream International Land Yacht Ambassador Main
  • Adventure
  • Camping

This is a 1969 Airstream Land Yacht Ambassador that now benefits from a thorough restoration inside and out. It’s riding on new axles, and…

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For Sale: Elton’s John’s 550 BHP Aston Martin V8 Vantage V550

Ben Branch May 29, 2026
Aston Martin V8 Vantage V550
  • Cars
  • Classic Cars

This is a 1997 Aston Martin V8 Vantage V550 that was delivered new to Elton John, the legendary British singer, songwriter, and showman who…

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