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: An Ex-Michael Schumacher Ferrari F310 Front Wing
This is the front wing from the Ferrari F310, a Formula 1 car that would go on to win eight Grand Prix, take seven pole positions, 22 podium places, and almost win the 1997…
This Is “The Mule” – The US Military’s Pint-Sized 4×4
Officially named the “M274 Truck Platform Utility 1⁄2 Ton,” this vehicle was quickly given the vastly simpler nickname “Mule” due to its appearance and its load carrying ability over tough terrain. Despite its odd…
The Saga Siglar By Helle Knives – A 1,000 Year Old Viking Design
This is the Saga Siglarn by Norwegian company Helle Knives. It’s based on original Viking knife designs dating back 1,000 years and it was released to help raise funds for an around-the-world expedition in a Viking…
In The Factory Crate For 46 Years: A 1977 Kawasaki KZ400 Deluxe
This 1977 Kawasaki KZ400 Deluxe has remained unused in its factory crate for 46 years and counting. It’s now probably the best and most original example of its kind anywhere in the world. The Kawasaki KZ400…
A Royal Air Force Heuer Monte Carlo Dashboard Timer
This Heuer Monte Carlo was originally bought by the Royal Air Force, as is attested by its RAF backing plate and engravings. The RAF used these timers in a number of aircraft –perhaps most…
Retro Survivor For Sale: A 1977 Mercedes-Benz T2 Notin Motorhome
This is a 1977 Mercedes-Benz T2-based motorhome built by Notin, a French company known for their bespoke camper builds – with each tailored specifically to the client’s wishes. Motorhomes typically lead hard lives out exposed…
For Sale: An Original 1968 Triumph TR6C Trophy “Desert Sled”
This is an original 1968 Triumph TR6C Trophy, it’s one of the most consequential motorcycles ever made by the British manufacturer and for a time in the 1960s it was the single most successful…
The World’s First Production Motorcycle: The 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmüller
This is a Hildebrand & Wolfmüller Motorcycle from 1894, a bike that carries the distinction of being the first production motorcycle in history. It was powered by a 1.5 liter parallel twin producing just…
Lotus 107 Formula 1 Car Rear Wing Post
This is the rear wing post from a Lotus 107 Formula 1 car that was used in the 1992, 1993, and 1994 seasons. It’s signed by its driver – Johnny Herbert, a beloved character…
For Sale: An Isuzu I-Mark Turbo RS – “The Forgotten Giugiaro”
This is the Isuzu I-Mark Turbo RS, it’s a little-remembered hot hatch from the golden age of turbo that was designed by Italian great Giorgetto Giugiaro, it had suspension tuned by Lotus, and it…
Sculpture: An Original Ferrari Testarossa Side Mirror
This is an original Ferrari Testarossa side mirror that’s been mounted to a black carbon base, and signed by Gervadino Design. When the Ferrari Testarossa was first released in 1984 the all-new design set…
For Sale: The Big Oly Trophy Truck By Marshall Madruga
This is the Big Oly trophy truck, it was built by Marshall Madruga as a 100% race-ready homage to the most famous desert racing truck of them all – the Ford Bronco-based Big Oly…