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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Rare Barn Find: An Air-Cooled 1977 Bianco S
This is a 1977 Bianco S that was imported into the USA as a project car many years ago, it’s now being offered for…
For Sale: A Pair Of Matching 1980s Sears “Lime Limo” Go-Karts
This is a matching pair of retro 1980s Sears “Lime Limo” Go-Karts that are now being offered for sale as a package deal. They’re…
26 Years In The Factory Crate! A Brand New 1999 Ducati 996 SPS
This is a 1999 Ducati 996 SPS that has remained in its factory crate for 26 years, since it was brand new. This is…
“Back to the Future” DeLorean Time Machine Owner’s Workshop Manual
This is the official Haynes Owner’s Workshop Manual for the DeLorean Time Machine from Back to the Future. It’s a 160 page guide to…
A Rare 1967 Ford Mustang GT “Zagato Elaborazione”
This is one of two examples of the 1967 Ford Mustang GT Zagato Elaborazione that were built. It’s a ’67 Mustang that was shipped…
100% Made In The USA: The Flint And Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket
This is the Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket from the team at Flint and Tinder, each is made from weather-resistant Martexin 7 oz sailcloth from…
Build It Yourself: A First-Generation Ford Bronco Kit
This collection of parts to build a first-generation Ford Bronco includes a new chassis, a new body, full suspension and braking systems, and a…
The Half-Meter-Long Lego 1966 Batmobile™ Kit: 1,822 Pieces
This is the lego version of the classic 1966 Batman TV series Batmobile, it made up of 1,822 pieces and it measures in at…
A 7.3 Liter V12-Powered 1939 Rolls-Royce Phantom III Pickup Truck
This is a 1939 Rolls-Royce Phantom III that was custom modified into a pickup truck over 30 months in the early 2000s, and it’s…
The Stanley Heritage Classic Vacuum Bottle
This is the Stanley Heritage Classic Vacuum Bottle, it’s one of the classic designs from the age-old American company that has been put back…
American Ute Perfection: A 6.4 Liter 1967 Ford Ranchero 4-Speed
This is a 1967 Ford Ranchero fitted with the highly-desirable factory 390 cubic inch V8 mated to a factory-original Toploader 4-speed manual transmission. These…
For Sale: A New 1000 BHP Chevrolet ZZ632/1000 Crate Engine
This is a Chevrolet ZZ632/1000 crate engine from GM Performance Parts, it’s the most powerful crate engine ever offered for public sale from General…